F&B Host

A fantastic opportunity for Food & Beverage Hosts to join our funky team at The Refuge – Kimpton Clocktower!

You will earn £12.81 per hour, plus service charge – Part & Full-Time Roles available!

You can check out our instagram pages to have a look at @therefugemcr &  @kimptonclocktower!

The Refuge is a vibrant and bustling establishment in the heart of Manchester, renowned for its exceptional restaurant and bar experience.

Nestled in the historic but with a modern twist – Kimpton Clocktower, we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch service and unforgettable experiences to our guests.

Kimpton Clocktower is all about providing a contemporary luxury hotel experience whilst building heartfelt human connections with guests and colleagues – we call it Stay Human.

What more could you ask? It’s not just the humans who feel this, we extend this to all our furry friends, because our heartfelt connection does not end with humans! 

What’s in it for you as our Food & Beverage Host:


* Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities 


* Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice


* Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it. 


* Taxi subsidy for shifts starting/ending between 23:00-06:00.


* Meals whilst on duty


* 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)


* We provide every colleague company sick pay and life insurance


* Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world


* Discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema


* Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

As an F&B host, your primary responsibility will be to provide a positive first impression and ensure a smooth dining experience for guests.

You will greet guests, manage reservations, seat guests, and maintain a clean and organized front-of-house area.

You will also act as a communication hub between guests and the F&B team, relaying information and handling guest inquiries

To succeed as a Food & Beverage Host you will need:


* Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a waiter or bartender in a busy restaurant and/or bar, experience leading small teams.


* To be passionate about delivering great service and great food and drinks


* Knowledge of both Micros Simphony (POS) and OpenTable Pro (TMS) an advantage, other POS and TMS essential.


* Hosts will be confident and show natural leadership capability.

Hosts should be able to articulate a restaurant and bar revenue cycle especially focussed on how to manage and retain demand. 


* Experience with handling guests queries and complaints


* To be wil...