Head Receptionist, City of Edinburgh

GAUCHO are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Head Receptionist to join our GAUCHO Edinburgh team! The ideal Head Receptionist candidate will be passionate and want to grow within a busy, high end environment. They will demonstrate personality and warmth towards guests and be a Gaucho ambassador. We are looking for someone with previous Head Receptionist experience, and experience managing a team.

• 50% off your food bill at all GAUCHOs.
• Opportunity to gain qualifications through Apprenticeship Scheme, cycle to work scheme and access to our employee wellbeing platform.
• Career development and progression.
• Staff breakfast and dinner on every shift worked.

• To work with or develop suitable strategies & reservation that optimise restaurant capacity.
• To regularly review adherence to all agreed systems and correct where necessary.
• Floor plan and section management with recordable history of section allocation.
• Allocate tasks to members of the team adjusting according to service requirements.
• Collation of guest database through accurate records and database systems.
• Staffing Levels managed including costed rotas, holiday management and productivity management. Assist management with Receptionist 1-2-1’s and performance management.
• To understand and pro‑actively work towards all cover growth targets for the business.

• Previous experience as a Head/ Senior Receptionist.
• Enthusiasm for hospitality, and a fast‑paced working environment.
• A warm and hospitable personality.
• Strong leadership skills.