Hospitality - Host/Hostess

Job summary The role of a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home involves creating a stimulating environment for residents, providing a friendly and engaging service in the dining room and bar areas, and enhancing the overall quality of care and support.
The position is part of the Allied Health Professionals staff group and does not require any specific qualifications, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal.
Main duties of the job As a Hospitality Host, you will be responsible for helping to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the care home, with interesting events and first-class hospitality.
You will interact with residents and their families on a regular basis, taking a genuine interest in their well-being.
The role requires being over the age of 18 as you may be serving alcohol.
About us Barchester is a leading provider of care homes in the UK, with a focus on delivering high-quality care and support to residents.
The company operates over 200 care homes across the country, and is committed to creating a positive and enriching environment for both residents and employees.
Job description Job responsibilities Iverley View is one of Barchester's newest care homes due to open in Spring 2025ABOUT 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 moreIf 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 specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar hospitality or customer service setting would be beneficial.