Event Host/Marshal- 121 Interview

Team Sport; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join TeamSport, the UK's leading karting company, as a Host/Marshal where you'll be the friendly face of our brand. Your role will involve greeting drivers, ensuring safety during races, and providing top-notch customer service. This dynamic position requires a flexible attitude with shifts available across weekdays and weekends, making each day an exciting new challenge!

Benefits

£1 Go-Karting

Discounts on food and drinks

Internal development and upskilling

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable attitude required.
• Positive proactive mindset is essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Greet and register drivers, conduct briefings, and commentate on races.
• Check karts for health and safety compliance and assist customers.
• Ensure events run smoothly and meet sales targets.

Skills

Friendly

Approachable

Positive attitude

Eye for detail

Good communication

Team player

Job description

About Us:

TeamSport are the No 1 indoor karting company in the UK and growing in Europe. We currently have 37 tracks in the UK, 3 in Germany and 3 in the Netherlands and we are expanding further...but it's not just about karting! We also offer a mix of multi-activity experiences like mini-golf, Virtual Reality, Combat Karts, Virtual Darts, bowling, Sky Sports Bars, combined with awesome food and beverage options.

Why Join Us?

A Career in the Fast Lane:

At TeamSport, we encourage the growth of future managers by promoting internal development and upskilling opportunities.

Community Champions:

Beyond being Carbon Neutral, we're actively making a positive impact in the communities we touch. Join us in supporting causes and charities that resonate with today's generation.

Best Places to Work:

Enjoy go-karting from £1, discounted food and drinks, and a benefits rewards platform. Join a team that values your energy and enthusiasm.

Our Values:

• Put the Customer on Pole: Make every karting experience unforgettable.
• One Crew: We're a close-knit team, fuelled by energy and fun!
• Stand Up and Stand Out: We Innovate, lead, and make our mark in the industry.
• Emphasis on Small Details: We get that the little things matter.
• Fuelled by Fun: It's not just a job; it's about enjoying what we do.

The Role:

We are recruiting for a customer-facing, split role position which we refer to as a Host/Marshal. The split role is highly critical to us as you're the friendly face of our brand, the person our drivers will look to for support.

As a Host, you will be responsible for

• Greeting and registering drivers
• Conducting group briefings
• Commentating on races and waving the flag
• Giving tips on how to race faster and better
• Re-fuelling our customers with food and drink from the snack bar
• Meeting team sales targets
• Upsell our merchandise/ offers/events/ memberships
• Being on hand to make sure their events are hassle-free
• Contribute to maintaining and exceeding sales and mystery visit targets

On a different day, you may be a Marshal, which involves

• Checking the karts comply to our strict health and safety guidelines at the beginning of a shift
• Test driving karts for our mechanics
• Helping customers into karts and with their race suits and helmets
• Checking the grid before the start of a race
• Being on hand to 'marshal' the events
• Waving the flags to keep our customers safe
• Helping those that spin off back into the action

What skills our crew have

• We are friendly and approachable
• We put customers first
• We have a positive and proactive attitude
• We have a great eye for detail
• We communicate well together
• We are team players!

The TeamSport experience:

Beyond karting, we offer multi-activity experiences. Imagine growing with us as we aspire to hit 66 sites across the UK and Europe by 2026. Join us in creating memories, driving success, and making TeamSport the ultimate workplace adventure!

Shifts are available from Monday to Sunday including weekends and evenings on a 4, 12, 20 or 30 hour per week contract. Flexibility is vital for this role. *Due to the nature of our business, weekend and evening work is essential*

So..if you enjoy working in a busy, fast paced job, where no 2 days are the same, then this is the job for you.

Ready to Join the Race?

Apply now and if you are shortlisted, you will be sent an email with a timeslot for a phone call.