Race Day Premium Hospitality Host

chester-races; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Chester seeks a Premium Hospitality Host for the 2026 racing season. The role involves welcoming guests and ensuring a high-quality experience in various hospitality venues. Ideal candidates have a strong background in hospitality, a gracious demeanor, and excellent communication skills. Flexible shifts are available, mostly evenings and weekends, making it suitable for a variety of lifestyles. Pay starts at £14.03 per hour, increasing in April, with the application process open for interested individuals.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Recognition and reward schemes

Flexible shifts through an app

Qualifications

• Candidates must be over the age of 18.
• Experience in hospitality or event hosting is required.
• A positive attitude and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm welcome to guests.
• Act as a point of contact for guest inquiries and feedback.
• Ensure smooth operation of hospitality areas.
• Seat guests efficiently and resolve table issues.
• Maintain high-level guest experience.
• Support staff with service and maintaining cleanliness.
• Ensure guests have a positive farewell.

Skills

Previous experience in hospitality or event hosting

Knowledge of fine dining etiquette

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Friendly and approachable demeanor

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Premium Hospitality Host Location: Chester, Bangor-on-Dee Contract: Casual / Zero Hours (flexible shifts)

✨ Join the Guest Experience Team at Chester Race Company – Premium Hospitality Host ✨

We’re looking for experienced, passionate Hospitality Hosts and Hostesses to join Chester Race Company for the 2026 racing season at Chester Racecourse. This is an exciting and varied role where you’ll be the welcoming face of our hospitality venues, often creating the first and lasting impression for our guests.

Working as part of our Guest Experience team, you’ll support the delivery of a memorable day of escapism for every guest. You’ll play a key role in our award-winning success by consistently providing a world-class level of service. The role offers the opportunity to work across a range of high-class hospitality settings at Chester Racecourse.

Why join us? 💸 Get paid weekly – every Friday without fail
🏆 Recognition and reward schemes to celebrate your hard work
🙌 Earn while having fun and working with friends
✨ Be part of prestigious events and iconic venues
📲 Enjoy total flexibility with shifts managed easily through our app

About Chester Race Company Chester Race Company Ltd is one of the North West’s most iconic and respected organisations. While horseracing is at the heart of our heritage, we are an evolving organisation with a broad portfolio. We proudly operate three racecourses – Chester, Bangor-on-Dee, and Musselburgh in Scotland – and our reach extends further with a hotel, a vibrant pub, and several property ventures in the city of Chester. Our in-house catering brand, Horseradish, and staffing division, Thyme People, also play a central role in our success. With such a dynamic mix of venues and services, no two days are ever the same.

General Responsibilities

• Providing a warm, professional welcome to guests across the venue
• Acting as a friendly point of contact for guest enquiries and feedback
• Ensuring smooth operation of assigned hospitality areas
• Seating guests efficiently and resolving any seating or table plan issues
• Delivering a consistently high-level guest experience
• Supporting hospitality staff with table service, clearing, and maintaining clean dining areas
• Ensuring guests receive a positive farewell upon departure

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in hospitality or event hosting
• Knowledge of fine dining etiquette
• A genuine passion for guest service
• Friendly, confident, and approachable demeanour
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills
• A positive team player able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• This role requires you to be over the age of 18

Pay Rates

Pay Rates (inclusive of holiday pay): 💷 £14.03 per hour to increase to £14.60 from April 1st

Shifts & Availability

Shifts & Availability: Your schedule, your choice! With our easy-to-use staff app, you’re in control of when you work. Most shifts take place during evenings and weekends, giving you flexibility to fit work around your lifestyle.

If you have previous Host/Hostess experience and you feel this is the perfect fit for you – please apply below!