Creative Host

The Scarlet Hotel; Newquay; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading family-owned hotel in Cornwall seeks a Creative Host to create memorable experiences for children and families. Responsibilities include childcare, leading crafting workshops, and supporting guest services. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, creative, and have experience engaging with young guests in a fun, caring environment. This role offers a competitive hourly wage with a variety of perks, including a permanent contract and team accommodation.

Benefits

Team accommodation available

Health Shield Healthcare Plan

40% off food and drinks

Permanent contract with 28 days holiday

Local partnership discounts

Learning and internal career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in childcare, education, or entertainment settings required.
• Creative background in arts, drama, or music is a strong plus.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage with children in Creche and Kids Club.
• Plan and facilitate age-appropriate activities and workshops.
• Assist with guest interactions and front-of-house support during busy periods.

Skills

Creativity

Teamwork

Childcare

Communication

Education

Paediatric First Aid

DBS check

Experience working with children

Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, imaginative, and caring Creative Host to join our team! In this fun and varied role, you’ll be responsible for delivering joyful, memorable experiences for children and families through hands-on activities, engaging entertainment, and warm, attentive care.

As a Creative Host, you’ll work across our Creche and Kids Club, lead daily crafting workshops, assist with evening entertainment and immersive experiences, and support our reception team during peak periods. If you love working with children, thrive in a creative environment, and enjoy being part of a close-knit team, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

Childcare & Activity

• Care for and supervise young children in our safe, welcoming Creche and Kids Club.

• Plan and deliver age-appropriate games, crafts, and interactive activities.

• Ensure the wellbeing, safety, and happiness of every child in your care.

Creative Workshops & Experiences

• Run engaging daily crafting sessions that spark imagination and creativity.

• Help develop and deliver immersive themed experiences and seasonal events.

• Support evening entertainment programs, including silent discos, bingo and more.

Guest Interaction & Front-of-House Support

• Provide a warm, friendly welcome to guests and assist with queries in-person and over the phone.

• Support the reception team during busy periods, helping with check-ins and outs, bookings, and general guest assistance.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Naturally creative, fun-loving, and confident engaging with children and families

• Energetic and adaptable, with a positive outlook and team-player mindset

• Comfortable performing or speaking in front of groups (for themed immersive experiences)

• Organised, reliable, and able to manage multiple responsibilities

• Willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

Qualifications & Experience:

• Experience working with children in a professional setting (e.g. childcare, education, entertainment)

• Creative/artistic background a strong plus (crafts, drama, music, etc.)

• Paediatric First Aid and DBS check (or willingness to obtain)

• Customer service or reception experience desirable but not essential

As a family-owned, independent Cornish business, we value every member of our talented team. We offer a range of benefits and perks to reflect our commitment to making our hotels such a desirable place to work. These include:

• £12.60 per hour plus a share of hotel tips
• A people-centric working environment
• Learning and internal career progression opportunities
• A permanent contract with 28 days holiday per year (29 after 1 year)
• Long service scheme, enjoy a free stay at Bedruthan after your first year!
• Enjoy 40%off food and drinks, along with a range of other services throughout the hotel with our own discount scheme!
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan

On-site team accommodation is available

Perched on the rugged clifftops of North Cornwall, Bedruthan and Scarlet have always been trailblazers in hospitality. Going above and beyond to make sure when you join our family you will be a part of one of the most exciting independent companies in the UK.

Joining our team isn’t a job, it’s a lifestyle choice.