Party Host

Oxygen; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

50% off food and drinks while on shift

Free & unlimited hot drinks while on t

Free entry for you + 4 on weekdays

50% off entry for you + 4 on weekends

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Discount platform offering discounts

Job summary

Harri in the Rayleigh area is seeking a Party Host to deliver the best parties in town. You’ll prepare the party area, engage with kids, and take the stress away for parents and organisers.

You’ll anticipate needs, manage timing from arrival to food, games and cleanup, and be a confident, friendly communicator. A passion for exceptional customer experiences and a team player mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Genuine ambition to deliver a fun customer experience.
• Comfortable working with children.
• Able to stay organised in a busy environment.
• Punctuality and reliability.
• Willingness to learn standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the party area and supervise activities.
• Engage with children and manage games and timelines.
• Coordinate food delivery and cleanup.
• Communicate clearly with parents and organisers.
• Be proactive and act as a party hero.

Skills

Kids party experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Team player

Professional demeanor

Food safety knowledge

Organised

Willingness to learn

Job description

The role

The role of the Party Host is to deliver the best parties in town. By making the birthday child feel special, creating fun for the kids and taking all the stress and hassle away for the parents and organisers. You will be responsible for preparing the party area, for engaging with the kids and being proactive and helpful to the parents, ensuring everyone has the best time. Parties are a great way of advertising the service as you deliver it, securing bookings for the future. You will need to anticipate needs, respond to requests and make moments that matter that will last a lifetime. For parties, timing and time management is key, from arrival, to food delivery, games and clear up, you need to be well organised and a clear and confident communicator. Be a party hero!

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay
• 50% off food and drinks while on shift
• Free & unlimited hot drinks while on shift
• Free entry for you + 4 on weekdays
• 50% off entry for you + 4 on weekends and during school holidays
• 20% off up to 4 parties a year for your family & friends
• 25% off food and drink when not on shift
• 20 days holiday + bank holidays
• Increased holiday leave at 3 and 5 years of service
• Birthday is a paid day off for everyone
• Pension Scheme
• Discount & reward platform offering discounts and rewards for leisure, restaurants and high street and online stores

Skills & Experience

• A genuine ambition to deliver a fun customer experience, consistently
• Comfortable working with children
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Organised and can manage own time
• Able to learn new skills and information
• Great team player
• Able to listen to and action instructions
• Able to communicate professionally and with respect at all times
• Excellent record of time keeping
• Party experience desirable
• Experience with food safety desirable
• Experience working with children desirable