Motorsport Hospitality Host

Compass Group; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Hospitality Host for the Motorsport Trackside Team. This role involves delivering premium experiences at Grand Prix events and engaging with VIP guests. You will assist in event preparation and provide a seamless guest experience. Ideal candidates possess strong hospitality skills and a passion for service. Flexibility and the ability to travel are essential. Competitive pay and travel accommodations are provided.

Benefits

All travel and accommodation covered

Opportunity to work at international events

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong passion for hospitality, food, drink, and guest service.
• Proven experience in luxury or premium service environments.
• Confident in table and wine service, with a focus on detail and guest interaction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding hospitality service at Grand Prix events.
• Provide confident table, wine, and drinks service.
• Maintain a warm, professional, and detail-focused approach to guest care.
• Assist in team setup and pack-down at each race.

Skills

Strong passion for hospitality

Proven experience in luxury service

Confident in table and wine service

Highly organised

Impeccable personal presentation

Flexible team player

Job description

Hospitality Host - Motorsport Trackside Team

Location: London (Rocket HQ) with international travel to Grand Prix events

Contract: 40hrs PW | £15.33ph | Global Travel Involved

Rocket Food is looking for an experienced and passionate Hospitality Host to join our dynamic motorsport trackside team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of one of the world's most exhilarating sporting environments, delivering premium hospitality experiences to race team members, VIP guests, and global partners.

You will play a key front-of-house role, creating a warm, professional, and engaging atmosphere across table service, drinks, and lounge areas at international Grand Prix events. You\'ll represent both the team and Rocket Food with confidence and consistency, ensuring the guest experience is flawless from arrival to departure.

Between races, you\'ll be based at our Battersea HQ, assisting with event preparation, logistics, and general coordination, helping ensure the team is ready for each race weekend.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding hospitality service at Grand Prix events, ensuring a seamless guest experience at all times
• Provide confident table, wine, and drinks service across various hospitality spaces
• Maintain a warm, professional, and detail-focused approach to guest care
• Collaborate with the catering, logistics, and front-of-house teams to ensure efficient service transitions
• Ensure hospitality spaces are well-presented, clean, and guest-ready throughout the event
• Assist in team setup and pack-down at each race, contributing to operational excellence
• Support brand presence by representing the company and race team with discretion and professionalism
• Participate in stock and equipment inventory between events
• Contribute to general support at HQ, including hospitality preparation, light administration, and logistics

Skills and Experience

Essential:

• Strong passion for hospitality, food, drink, and guest service
• Proven experience in luxury or premium service environments
• Confident in table and wine service, with a focus on detail and guest interaction
• Highly organised and able to multitask in high-pressure settings
• Impeccable personal presentation and communication style
• Flexible and positive team player, willing to adapt to different roles and locations
• Able to travel frequently and work irregular hours, including weekends

Desirable

• Experience in motorsport, luxury events, or international hospitality
• Additional language skills
• WSET, Food Safety or similar qualifications
• Basic logistical or administrative knowledge
• Valid driving licence

Key Attributes

• Calm and composed under pressure
• Polite, personable, and client-focused
• Supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills
• High energy, positive attitude, and a can-do mindset
• Adaptable to ever-changing environments and schedules

What We Offer

• The chance to work at world-class international motorsport events
• A collaborative, driven team environment committed to excellence
• All travel and accommodation covered for international race events
• A unique opportunity to develop your career within luxury hospitality and global sport

This is not just another hospitality role-it\'s your chance to be part of a world-class team delivering exceptional experiences on the global stage.

About Us

As part of Compass you\'ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK\'s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1908/41231001/52751501/R/SU #Rocket

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!