Job Ref: MAI3886
Branch: Estelle Manor
Location: Estelle Manor, Eynsham Park, North Leigh, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 6PN
Salary/Benefits: £32,716.96 per annum OTE
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 16/07/2026
Closing date: 16/08/2026
Who are we?
Estelle Manor is a rural retreat set on an 85-acre estate in Oxfordshire. The manor has four restaurants, an extraordinary 3,000 sq metre Roman-inspired spa- Eynsham Baths, 108 bedrooms and a gym with class studios and padel courts. Plus, there’s a kids’ club for the little ones and a workspace.
We are currently looking for a passionate Restaurant Host to join our Brasserie team.
The on target earning potential for this role is £32,716.96 per annum per annum based on a 40 hour contract - comprising a base salary of £26,476.96, plus a qualified estimate of £6,000 in gratuities and service charge*. Please note this role is paid hourly so this is a projected salary and OTE.
Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role:
- Creating and nurturing a warm, welcoming and lasting impressions for our guests and members.
- Striving to build genuine, lasting relationships with all guests and members.
- Seating diners at their tables and efficiently managing the flow of arrivals to our restaurants.
- Capturing all member information and recording it on their guest profiles.
- Being aware of all VIP members and their guests visiting us and ensuring that the team are tailoring the experience appropriately.
- Effectively communicating any dietary requirements or special guests to the restaurant team during team briefings and on guest arrival.
- Anticipating members needs and providing them with a personalised experience, putting into place a plan for surprise and delight moments.
Who we are looking for?
A Restaurant Host who will create a warm and welcoming first impression for our members. You will oversee the Brasserie restaurant guest journey from pre-arrival to post-visit, answer any member enquiries and strive to go the extra mile to ensure every member receives genuine and personalised service when visiting The Brasserie.
- Experience managing the daily operations, set up, standards, operating procedures.
- Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.
- Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.
- Excellent interpersonal, time management and organisational skills
- Passionate about hosting and delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail
What’s in it for you?
At Estelle, we prioritize your well-being and growth, offering a range of perks to enrich your experience. Enjoy exclusive staff rates, biannual socials, and Estelleversary surprises. Nurture your well-being with stocked colleague spaces. Engage in forums shaping The Estelle Way. Utilise the provided uniforms and onsite seamstress support. Join us for a fulfilling journey where you are valued, supported, and celebrated.
Here at Estelle, we want to create a unified culture and sense of belonging throughout. We have a range of perks and benefits at your fingertips:
- Biannual company socials plus smaller social and sports groups.
- Exclusive staff rates and FB discounts across sister properties.
- Estelleversary gifting for all employees.
- Colleague spaces stocked with food, drinks and a selection of juices, teas and coffees.
- Goes without saying but we will feed you during your shift.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Added protection of our pension, health cash plan and life assurance schemes.
- 28 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays, which increases with length of service.
- Colleague Forums and Sustainability Committees to help create The Estelle Way.
- Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme.
- Uniform provided, cleaned, and pressed.
- Onsite seamstresses to ensure your uniform is fitted and repaired.
About gratuities service charge:
- Gratuities (tips) are paid on a pro-rata basis regardless of your role.
- It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £6,000 in addition to their annual salary.
