On Board Host

On-Board Host for Trans Pennine Express (TPE) at Manchester Station.

Pay Rate: £13.65 per hour plus commission

Hours: Full Time (39 hours)

Shifts: Rotational shifts between 4:30am and 11:30pm. Working flexibly across weekdays, weekends, Bank and public holidays.

• Due to some responsibilities within the Onboard Host role, applicants will need to be 18 years of age or over to perform certain tasks or work on certain shifts.
• Adaptability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, including long hours and varying shifts.

We are a premier provider of catering and onboard services to the British Railway Industry. With over 40 service centres nationwide and a workforce of over 1000 employees in the UK alone, we are committed to delivering a First-Class service consistently.

Ideally you will have at least 2 years working experience gained in a Customer Facing role within the Retail Leisure & Hospitality Industry.

Full Training will be provided.

AS AN ON BOARD HOST YOU’LL:

• Provide 'at seat trolley service' on TPE trains, ensuring outstanding customer service, managing stock, and handling transactions.
• Travel on assigned trains, assisting passengers, achieving sales targets independently, and meeting contractual goals.
• Accurately account for stock and transactions, adhere to hygiene and safety standards, and support management initiatives.

WHY JOIN AS
ON BOARD HOST?

At Rail Gourmet, we don't just offer jobs; we provide dynamic career opportunities with a host of benefits:

• Travel and Leisure Pass
  : FREE Travel on all TPE Trains when Off Duty for Leisure & Pleasure using a TPE Duty & Leisure Pass (issued after 3 months service); access to TPE Rover Tickets across the entire TPE Network for Friends & Family for £10 per Day.
• Commission: Hosts earn up to 2.5% of nett sales
• Employee Discounts
  :
  Enjoy up to a 50% discount across UK airports & railway stations at various SSP brands and franchises such as M&S, Burger King, Starbucks, Upper Crust etc.
• Up to 75% discount off on SSP brands during work hours.
• Friends and Family App
  : 20% discount across our Catering, Whistle stop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply).
• Learn while you Earn
  :
  Access to award-winning training, apprenticeships and development.
• Internal Growth Opportunities
  :
  Build your career with us! 70% of our Managers are internal promotions.
• Employee Rewards
  :
  Access shopping discounts, financial aid, wellbeing resources, GP appointments, and a 24/7 helpline for you and your loved ones.
• Health and Wellbeing Support
  : flexible working, family-friendly leave.
• Culture
  :
  We value diverse backgrounds, offering support networks for LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more.
• Financial Support
  : UK Pension Plans, Life assurance, Share Incentives Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, competitive pay rates, Advance earned pay, and up to £5000 Loans repaid through salary.
• Holiday Allowance
  : 28 days holiday pro rata, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Rewards & Recognition such as RG Stars, Extra Mile Vouchers, and more.

Please note that if your application is successful, you will be required to complete a DBS check.

Rail Gourmet is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer who seek to recruit and retain talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, skills and perspectives.