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Host/ess - Casual
Role summary
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The Host/ess welcomes guests, manages table seating, coordinates reservations and supports smooth restaurant operations at Four Seasons Hampshire. Candidates should have a friendly, polished and professional manner, excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in luxury hospitality. Previous experience in a restaurant, hotel or guest-facing role is helpful, though enthusiasm and willingness to learn are important. The role requires flexibility for casual shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays, along with the ability to remain organised in a busy environment. Candidates are expected to deliver warm, personalised service, maintain high presentation standards and work effectively with colleagues across the restaurant and hotel.
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How it works
How it works: Hotel jobs cannot be sponsored since July 2025; only youth schemes remain.
Official source: GOV.UK: Skilled Worker visa. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Live-in common in rural hotels |
|---|---|
| Meals | Staff meals common |
| Flights | No |
| Service charge | 100% of tips and service charges to staff (by law) |
| Contract | Permanent or seasonal |
| Leave | 28 days |
| Income tax | About 14% in all at GBP 25,000 |
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About Four Seasons Hampshire
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a leading luxury hospitality company operating hotels, resorts and private residences in destinations around the world. The brand is recognised for highly personalised service, elegant surroundings and strong attention to guest experience. Four Seasons Hampshire is set within a historic 18th-century estate near Dogmersfield, surrounded by countryside, parkland and landscaped grounds. The property combines luxury accommodation with restaurants, spa facilities, leisure activities and extensive event spaces. Employees are generally expected to show professionalism, warmth, discretion and a commitment to delivering consistently high standards. Four Seasons also places emphasis on staff development, teamwork and creating memorable experiences for guests. The Hampshire property attracts leisure travellers, families, weddings, corporate groups and local visitors using its dining and wellness facilities.