Dining Host

Sanctuary Scotland Housing Association Limited; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing support

Company-paid life insurance

Parental leave arrangements

Paid volunteering days

Annual leave purchase scheme

Company-funded training

Flexible working options

Inclusive culture

Free meals on long shifts

Exclusive retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice arrangements

Job summary

Vivant Care Dartmouth is seeking a Dining Host to create a welcoming dining experience for residents and guests. You’ll greet people, serve with care and present meals and refreshments to high standards, making mealtimes social and comfortable.

This full-time, on-site role at Bayards Court offers a supportive team, paid holidays and the chance to contribute to a caring community. Experience in hospitality or catering helps, and a passion for detail will help you shine at every service.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality, catering or similar roles.
• Skilled Barista.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and respond to dining requests with warmth
• Create inclusive, high-quality dining experiences
• Serve and present meals, snacks and refreshments to elevated standards
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation across dining areas
• Support resident dignity and personal choice at mealtimes
• Address service issues with professionalism and care

Skills

Experience in hospitality

Skilled Barista

Task prioritisation

Health & Safety basics

Job description

Title: Dining Host

Dartmouth, Devon, GB, TQ6 0FF

Dining Host

Bayards Court, Dartmouth

£14.33 per hour

Full time hours available

Turning mealtimes into moments to enjoy

As Dining Host at Bayards Court, you’ll create an exceptional dining experience where every meal feels welcoming and social. From greeting residents and guests to serving with care and attention to detail, you’ll make sure dining is about more than nourishment – it’s about connection and comfort.

You’ll keep dining spaces immaculate, prepare and present food and drinks beautifully, and anticipate needs to deliver service that feels personal. If you love hospitality and take pride in the details, this role is for you.

Your role

• Welcome guests and respond to dining requests with warmth
• Create inclusive, high-quality dining experiences
• Serve and present meals, snacks and refreshments to elevated standards
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation across dining areas
• Support resident dignity and personal choice at mealtimes
• Address service issues with professionalism and care

Your skills

• Experience in hospitality, catering or similar roles
• Skilled Barista
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety standards

Your rewards

You deserve more than the basics. That’s why, alongside 20 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays), occupational sick pay linked to length of service, and pension contributions, we’ve created a package to help you thrive:

• Health and wellbeing support– including Aviva Digicare+ with virtual GP appointments, plus an Employee Assistance Programme offering medical, financial, and legal advice, as well as short-term counselling
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave arrangements,paid volunteering days, andannual leave purchase scheme
• Company-funded trainingand ongoing career development opportunities
• Flexible working optionsand aninclusive culturewhere everyone belongs, supported by our staff networks including PRISM, Disability, Race Equality and Parent networks
• Free mealson long shifts
• Exclusive retail discounts, Cycle to Work, and salary sacrifice arrangements

Some rewards are subject to a qualifying period or other criteria – please get in touch for more information.

Why Vivant?

With over 25 years of experience from Sanctuary Care behind us, Vivant Care is built on a foundation of trusted expertise and a bold vision for the future of care. When you join Vivant Care, you’re not just stepping into a role – you’re helping shape a new standard for later-life living.

Curious about what it’s like to work with us? Discover our values, culture, and real stories from our teams at www.vivant-care.co.uk/jobs or follow us on socials

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Before you apply

• We’re currently only accepting applications from those with the right to work in the UK.

Inclusion is one of our core values

We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent illegal working.

An ehanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.

Vivant Care is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.