Party Host

Oxygen - York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local entertainment venue in York is seeking a Party Host to create unforgettable experiences for children and parents. You will be responsible for organizing fun and engaging parties, ensuring everything runs smoothly from setup to cleanup. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys working with kids, has excellent time management skills, and thrives in a busy environment. Benefits include industry-leading pay, discounts on entry and food, and a generous holiday allowance.

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

20% off up to 4 parties for family & friends

25% off food and drink when not on shift

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Increased holiday leave at 3 and 5 years

Paid day off on birthday

Pension Scheme

Discount & reward platform

Qualifications

• Genuine ambition to deliver a fun customer experience.
• Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Organised and able to manage own time.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the best parties in town ensuring all have a great time.
• Prepare the party area and engage with children during events.
• Anticipate needs and respond to requests to create memorable experiences.

Skills

Customer experience

Working with children

Time management

Team player

Listening skills

Professional communication

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