Host

Longridge House; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A boutique hotel and restaurant in the Ribble Valley is seeking a Guest Hospitality Host to enhance the guest experience from the first interaction to the last goodbye. Responsibilities include managing bookings, delivering outstanding guest relations, and providing support to the team. The ideal candidate will have hospitality experience, great communication skills, and a passion for memorable guest experiences. This role offers flexible hours at £12.46 per hour, team discounts, and opportunities for development.

Benefits

Competitive pay and tips

Meals on duty

Team discounts across our venues

Free parking

Qualifications

• Natural people person with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in hospitality, ideally in hotels or restaurants.
• Confident with booking and POS systems (training provided).
• Takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences.
• Flexible and reliable, willing to assist as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage hotel and restaurant bookings online and over the phone.
• Deliver exceptional guest relations for a personal experience.
• Host in the restaurant and greet guests warmly.
• Support the F&B team during service and private events.
• Work closely with the reception and management team.

Skills

Great communication skills

Experience in hospitality

Confident using booking and POS systems

Pride in creating memorable guest experiences

Flexibility and reliability

Job description

Longridge House is a 23‑bedroom boutique hotel, restaurant, and events venue set in the heart of the Ribble Valley. Part of the Elle R Leisure family (the team behind Dukes 92 and Albert’s Restaurants), we’re creating something special – warm, stylish, and personal.

We’re looking for aGuest Hospitality Host to join our team. You’ll be at the heart of the guest experience – from the first call or email to the final goodbye.

What you’ll be doing

• Managing hotel and restaurant bookings, both online and over the phone
• Delivering exceptional guest relations – ensuring every stay or visit feels personal
• Hosting in the restaurant and greeting guests with genuine warmth and professionalism
• Providing support to the F&B team, from service assistance to helping with private events
• Working closely with the reception and management team to keep things running smoothly

What we’re looking for

• A natural people person with great communication skills
• Experience in hospitality, ideally in hotels or restaurants
• Confident using booking and POS systems (training provided)
• Someone who takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences
• Flexible, reliable, and happy to get stuck in wherever needed

Why join us

• £12.46 per hour, approx 30 hours per week on a flexible zero‑hours contract
• Be part of an exciting new chapter within the Elle R Leisure group
• Competitive pay and tips
• Great team culture and development opportunities
• Meals on duty, team discounts across our venues, and free parking

If you’re friendly, organised, and passionate about hospitality, we’d love to hear from you