Games Host

Poolhouse Global Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP membership

Perks platform

Employee rewards

Health cash plan

Wagestream access

Volunteer day

Birthdays off

Free meals at work

Poolhouse socials

Job summary

Poolhouse Global Limited is seeking a Games Host in London to energize groups, explain game rules with charm, and keep events running smoothly. You’ll manage guest comfort, assist with light tech issues, and coordinate food and drinks for each group.

The role emphasizes warmth, approachability, and delivering memorable experiences for every guest, aligning with Poolhouse values and standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or customer-facing roles.
• Ability to explain rules clearly and engage groups.
• Comfortable with handling light tech issues.
• Able to coordinate food and drinks for groups.

Responsibilities

• Welcome groups and explain game rules clearly.
• Host and facilitate events ensuring inclusive enjoyment.
• Troubleshoot minor tech issues to keep games running.
• Coordinate food and drinks service with bar and kitchen teams.
• Maintain high energy and adapt to group mood.
• Ensure a smooth guest experience and team support.
• Keep workspace clean and equipment functional.
• Support wider team goals as needed.
• Register teams on tech kiosk and start play.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Group hosting

Public speaking

Customer service

Job description

Games Host

Application Deadline: 19 October 2026

Department: Floor

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London Liverpool Street

Reporting To: Duty Manager

Compensation: £17.00 / hour

Description

This role is all about bringing people together and making games unforgettable. As a Games Host, you’ll be the personality that gets groups excited, explains the rules with clarity and charm, and keeps the energy high throughout. You’ll ensure that every guest feels comfortable, included, and entertained, while also confidently handling the practical side, from troubleshooting small tech issues to coordinating food and drinks for the group.

Your confidence, warmth, and likeability will set the tone for each event. Offensive to no one, charming to all — you’ll make sure every guest leaves with a smile and a story to tell.

• Guests feel welcomed, comfortable, and engaged from the start.


• Games are explained clearly and played smoothly, with all participants involved.


• You troubleshoot minor tech issues quickly, keeping the fun flowing.


• Food and drinks arrive seamlessly, coordinated without fuss.


• Guests leave feeling they’ve had a unique, memorable, and well-hosted experience.


• Teams register easily, understand how to play, and enjoy their time without confusion.


• Your personality makes you a highlight of the Poolhouse experience.


• Events Coordinator


• Duty Manager

Every part of this role should be delivered with care, curiosity, and integrity — in line with our Poolhouse values: Experience Obsessed, Seek Excellence, Integrity, Take Care, and Elite Sports Team Mentality.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome groups warmly, register teams on tech kiosk to start the play, and explain game rules clearly and engagingly.


• Host and facilitate events, ensuring everyone feels included and enjoys themselves.


• Troubleshoot small tech issues quickly and calmly, keeping games running smoothly.


• Take the lead on service, supporting the waiting team and ensuring a smooth and consistent guest experience.


• Coordinate food and drinks service for groups, working with the bar and kitchen teams.


• Keep energy levels high and adapt your style to the mood of the group.


• Monitor guest experience throughout, checking in to resolve issues before they become problems.


• Support wider team goals by stepping in wherever needed.


• Ensure your workspace is clean, all equipment kept in good working condition, all daily duties are actioned.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience in hospitality or customer facing roles preferred (e.g. waiter, host, bartender, events staff).


• Confidence speaking to groups and presenting clearly.


• Interest in cue sports (pool/snooker) is a plus but not essential.


• Theatre, performance, or hosting experience is a plus but not essential.


• A natural people person — confident, approachable, and universally likeable.


• Excellent communicator with strong presentation and hosting skills.


• Comfortable with technology.


• Knowledgeable in our food and drinks products, provide excellent recommendation to guests and is natural at selling.


• Organised and proactive in coordinating food, drinks, and event flow.


• Adaptable, resilient, and able to read the room.


• Works well as part of a team, embodying Poolhouse values in every interaction.

Benefits

• Free Health Assured EAP membership (counselling, life coaching, legal and financial support)


• Perks and Discounts platform


• Monthly Employee rewards


• Medical Health Cash plan


• Wagestream access (early pay & savings tools)


• Paid volunteer day for a charity of your choice


• Birthdays off


• Free nutritious meals at work


• Twice yearly Poolhouse Socials