Host/Hostess

Job summary

Host/Hostess 
£12.21 per hour plus company benefits
24 Hours per week with alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note - We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

The Gables in Hagley, near Stourbridge is a luxury 61 bedded residential and dementia care home.

We are looking for a Host/Hostess to work part time time hours.  Hours of work will be 7am - 15.00pm and will include alternate weekend working. Rotas are planned in advance.

Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity  *‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards 

The Host/Hostess will work alongside our Dining Services Manager and the Kitchen Team providing a range of duties. The Host/Hostess supports all catering functions within The Gables and, alongside the Head Chef and other catering team members ensures that all dining services are efficient. We are looking for a caring, compassionate Host/Hostess and as a key person in delivering excellent food service you will get to know our residents’ likes and dislikes.

You will ensure all the dining areas, cafe? and bar are well stocked and clean and tidy and provide a supported service to our residents, their families and visitors. You will be assisting at any of the home’s events and provide a professional hosting service at mealtimes.  

Main Responsibilities

1. Support the Head Chef and other catering team members to deliver all catering services throughout the home, ensuring resident choice at all times.
2. Ensure that every mealtime is an outstanding dining experience and that all residents are aware of the choices available to them.
3. Maintain a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness in the dining room and food storage areas at all times in accordance with the appropriate food hygiene regulations.
4. Ensure that tables are correctly laid and meet the high standards of expectation within Cinnamon homes.

Ideally experience as a Restaurant Host/Hostess is preferred, however a background in hospitality is considered.