Host

Ad Warrior Ltd; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend rates

Bank holiday pay

Paid breaks

Health care benefits

Cycle to work

Job summary

Oakland Care Group in Littlehampton is seeking a friendly, reliable Host to join our residential home team. You will help deliver high-quality hospitality during mealtimes, support meal service, and maintain clean dining and lounge areas while ensuring residents receive attentive, person-centred care.

We are recruiting a full-time Host (Mon–Fri) with a Weekend Host to cover maternity leave for 1 year. The role offers compensation with enhanced weekend and bank holiday rates and a supportive

Qualifications

• Friendly, reliable and professional demeanor.
• Experience in hospitality or care settings preferred.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional hospitality during mealtimes and refreshments.
• Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and clearing.
• Keep dining rooms and lounges clean, organized, and inviting.
• Support residents with dietary needs and preferences.
• Maintain stock of refreshments, tableware and supplies.
• Prepare snack trolleys and drinks as required.
• Follow food hygiene and infection control procedures.
• Collaborate with care and kitchen teams for smooth dining experiences.
• Maintain documentation where required (e.g., temperature checks).

Skills

Hospitality

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Host

Location:Littlehampton

Hours:Host -35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 09:00-16:00) - Maternity Cover for 1 year

Host (18+ years)

• Weekdays:£13.67 per hour


• Weekends:£14.67 per hour


• Overtime:£15.67 per hour


• Bank Holiday:£20.50 per hour

The Role

Oakland Care Group is seeking a friendly, reliable, and professional Host to join our team at our residential home in Littlehampton. As a Host, you will play an essential part in delivering a highquality hospitality service to our residents. You will help create a warm, welcoming dining experience, support meal service, maintain cleanliness in dining and lounge areas, and ensure residents receive attentive, personcentred support during mealtimes and throughout the day. We are seeking a full-time Host, working Monday to Friday, and a Weekend Host to provide maternity cover for one year. This is a rewarding, people-focused role where you will contribute directly to residents' comfort, dignity, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide an exceptional hospitality service to residents during mealtimes and refreshments.


• Assist with meal preparation, plating, serving, and clearing.


• Ensure dining rooms, lounges, and service areas are clean, organised, and inviting.


• Support residents in a polite and respectful manner, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are understood and met.


• Maintain stock of refreshments, cutlery, tableware, and hospitality supplies.


• Prepare snack trolleys and drinks throughout the day as required.


• Follow food hygiene standards and infection control procedures at all times.


• Work collaboratively with the care and kitchen teams to ensure smooth dining experiences.


• Uphold the home's high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and service.


• Maintain accurate documentation where required (e.g., food temperature checks, cleaning records).


• Attend training, meetings, and supervision sessions as required.


• Comply with all health and safety, safeguarding, and organisational policies.

Benefits

• Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime


• Sick pay benefit scheme


• Paid breaks


• Healthcare benefits


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Home & Electronics Scheme


• Paid DBS checks


• Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)


• Uniforms provided


• Performance bonuses


• Paid induction and training time


• On-the-job development


• Support with the Care Certificate


• Supervision and appraisal meetings.


• Qualifications sponsorship and support


• Career pathways


• Pension contributions


• Long service award


• Refer-a-friend scheme

This position is NOT open for sponsorship.