Hospitality - Host/Hostess

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 ov

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 to ensure they get the all-round care they deserve. We want our homes to be warm, welcoming, and filled with interesting events and first-class hospitality. In your role, you'll provide a friendly, engaging, and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling position that gives you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of our residents. No particular qualifications are needed, but experience in a similar setting is ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, interacting with them and their families regularly. We'll provide opportunities to develop your skills with courses designed to boost your confidence in all aspects of your role. Serving alcohol means you'll need to be over 18. In return, we offer competitive pay along with a benefits package that includes free training and development, access to wellbeing tools, retail discounts, referrals through Refer a Friend', and rewards like 'Employee of the Month'.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is committed to providing high-quality care and support for their residents. They strive to create a warm and welcoming environment within their care homes, featuring engaging events and superior hospitality. Barchester offers its staff the chance to play a vital role in enhancing residents' lives. The company values personable and caring individuals who take a genuine interest in residents and their families, and provides ample opportunity for skill development with tailored courses. Beyond job roles, Barchester rewards its employees with competitive pay, extensive benefits, free training, and development opportunities. Staff have access to wellbeing and support tools, retail discounts, and the benefit of an employee referral scheme. Recognizing employees with monthly rewards and long service awards further highlights Barchester's commitment to its workforce's satisfaction and growth.

Details

• Date posted: 11 June 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £13.21 an hour
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
• Reference number: 1511864169
• Job locations: Barchester Healthcare, Woking, GU23 7DJ, 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.