Posted 16 February, 2026 Country Court logo

Front of House Host

Country Court Dorset

Job details

  • Salary £12.21 per hour 12.21 - 12.21 Per Hour
  • Role Kitchen Assistant / Catering Assistant
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Dorchester, Dorset
  • Job Reference FEB20264237

Job summary

Front of House Host - required for our luxury care home 'Selwood House' in Charlton Down, Dorchester, Dorset, Part of the Country Court Family.

Hours: 40 hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift times 08:00- 18:30)

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

Selwood House Care Home located in Charlton Down near Dorchester accommodates up to 84 residents, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities to cater for various care needs. Specialising in residential care, dementia care, and short-term respite care, Selwood House will provide a warm welcome as soon as you set foot through the door.

Home Info

JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT CARE FAMILY

Country Court is proud to be a family run business that's grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We're passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we've created extraordinary care homes so we're looking for extraordinary people to join our team!

ABOUT THE FRONT OF HOUSE HOST ROLE:
Within your role as Front of House Host, you can really make a difference to our residents' lives. Some of your responsibilities will include:

  • Serving residents their meals, snacks & beverages
  • Replenish all snack stations
  • Clean up after all meals
  • Re-lay tables & cloths
  • Cleaning the dining/kitchen areas

ABOUT YOU:
We want someone proactive, passionate and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents and to connect us to our local community. You'll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team. You will have the following experience:

  • Excellent Customer service skills
  • Good knowledge & experience in the food/restaurant Industry
  • Knowledge of COSHH & health & safety standards
  • Have a friendly & caring attitude
  • Able to engage well with the residents and their families
  • Understanding of people with Dementia
  • Able to work independently & as a team 

IN RETURN

You'll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:

  • Annual pay reviews.
  • A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*
  • Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*
  • Access to the Blue Light Discount Card
  • Annual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes

*Subject to Terms and Conditions

Click the Apply Button Now! -If the Front of House Host role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. 

PLEASE NOTE:

All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.

We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.

You may have experience as

Waiter, Waitress, catering assistant, ma®tre d', server, Food runner, bartender, sommelier, host stand, dining assistant, Food & Beverage Assistant