Party Host

Oxygen; Romford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

50% off food & drinks on shift

Free hot drinks on shift

Birthday pay day off

Job summary

Oxygen is seeking a Party Host to deliver the best parties in town. You will engage with children, ease parental stress, and ensure a memorable event by preparing the party area, coordinating games, food and clean-up, and maintaining strong communication with parents.

A true party hero who keeps timings on track will thrive in this role. We value a genuine passion for guest happiness, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and a proactive, organized approach.

Qualifications

• Genuine ambition to deliver a fun customer experience.
• Comfortable working with children.
• Capable of thriving in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Organised and able to manage own time.
• Able to learn new skills and information.
• Able to work well in a team.
• Can listen to and action instructions.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully at all times.
• Excellent record of time keeping.
• Party experience is desirable.
• Experience with food safety desirable.
• Experience working with children desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the best parties by engaging with children and supporting parents.
• Prepare the party area and manage timing for arrival, food, games and clean-up.
• Be proactive, helpful and a party hero to ensure a memorable experience.

Skills

Customer service

Child interaction

Time management

Organized

Team player

Communication

Time keeping

Attention to detail

Friendly demeanor

Food safety

Experience with children

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