Barchester Healthcare

Hospitality - Host/Hostess

The closing date is 18 March 2026

Job summary

The role of a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home involves creating a stimulating environment for residents, providing friendly and engaging service in the dining room and bar areas, and enhancing the overall hospitality experience. This position is part of the catering team and plays an important role in ensuring the residents receive the all-round care and support they deserve.

Main duties of the job

As a Hospitality Host, you will be responsible for providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere in the dining room and bar areas of the care home. Your primary duties will include serving residents, engaging with them and their families, and ensuring a high standard of hospitality. You may also be required to serve alcohol, so you must be over the age of 18.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of care services in the UK, operating a network of care homes and healthcare facilities. They are committed to delivering high-quality care and supporting their residents' wellbeing, with a focus on creating a comfortable and engaging environment.

Details

Date posted

18 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1455329810

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 6XE


Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. As a Hospitality Host, you'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens. In particular, you'll provide a friendly, engaging and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will give you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of all our residents.

2x contracts available

12hrs per week or 16hrs per week.

ABOUT YOUYou don't need any particular qualifications to join us as a Hospitality Host, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families on a regular basis. If that sounds like you, we'll give you every opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job description

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Hospitality Host at a Barchester care home, you'll help to create a stimulating environment for our residents so that we can give them the all-round care and support they deserve. We want our homes to be warm and welcoming with interesting events and first-class hospitality. As a Hospitality Host, you'll have an important part to play in making sure that happens. In particular, you'll provide a friendly, engaging and helpful service in our dining room and bar areas. It's a fulfilling role that will give you a real opportunity to enhance the lives of all our residents.

2x contracts available

12hrs per week or 16hrs per week.

ABOUT YOUYou don't need any particular qualifications to join us as a Hospitality Host, but experience in a similar setting would be ideal. Personable and caring, you'll take a genuine interest in our residents, engaging with them and their families on a regular basis. If that sounds like you, we'll give you every opportunity to develop your skills further with courses that are designed to give you confidence in all aspects of your role. Because you might be serving alcohol, you'll need to be over the age of 18.

REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards'

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar hospitality setting would be an advantage. You should have strong interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in working with the residents, and a desire to enhance their overall experience.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • No specific qualifications are required for this role, but experience in a similar hospitality setting would be an advantage. You should have strong interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in working with the residents, and a desire to enhance their overall experience.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 6XE


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Barchester Healthcare

Address

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 6XE


Employer's website

https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment Team

Barchester Healthcare

Recruitment@barchester.com

Details

Date posted

18 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.71 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

1455329810

Job locations

Barchester Healthcare

Kettering

NN15 6XE


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