# Hospitality - Host/Hostess > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Barchester Healthcare. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hospitality-hosthostess/4bccc827-fec0-43b5-b723-15770b555c97 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/hospitality-hosthostess/4bccc827-fec0-43b5-b723-15770b555c97.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Barchester Healthcare - **Town:** Bristol - **Region:** South East - **Country:** England - **Salary:** £13.77 an hour - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time, Part-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-11T15:04:27.764Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0177-26-5979?employerCode=E0177 - **Application URL:** https://www.applygateway.com/apply?JobId=1511390598&supplierId=153&utm_campaign=NHSJobs&utm_source=supplier ## Job Content ### Job summary ABOUT THE ROLE As a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. As a Hospitality Host, you'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens. In particular, you'll provide a friendly, engaging and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will give you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of all our residents. ABOUT YOU You don't need any particular qualifications to join us as a Hospitality Host, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families on a regular basis. If that sounds like you, we'll give you every opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18. ### Main duties of the job As a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. You'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens by providing a friendly, engaging, and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will allow you to enhance the lives of all our residents. You don't need any particular qualifications, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families regularly. We'll give you the opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18. ### About us Barchester Healthcare is a respected provider in the care home sector, focusing on offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere to enhance the lives of its residents. At Barchester, quality care is the priority, striving for excellence in hospitality and engagement, particularly within dining and event settings. Residents are at the heart of what Barchester does, and their approach is personable, caring, and aimed at making a positive difference in the community. The organization supports career development through training programs designed to grow employee confidence and skillsets, fostering an environment where staff are valued and encouraged to contribute fully to the lives of residents. Barchester emphasizes creating a stimulating and supportive environment, ensuring that all staff have the tools and knowledge they need to succeed and provide top-tier service. ### Details - Date posted: 11 June 2026 - Pay scheme: Other - Salary: £13.77 an hour - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time - Reference number: 1511390598 - Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, READING, RG31 5UG, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. As a Hospitality Host, you'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens. In particular, you'll provide a friendly, engaging and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will give you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of all our residents. ABOUT YOUYou don't need any particular qualifications to join us as a Hospitality Host, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families on a regular basis. If that sounds like you, we'll give you every opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. ## Person Specification ### Qualifications **Essential** - No particular qualifications are required, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Candidates must be over the age of 18. ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.