Ward Host/Hostess

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  • Job reference: SDX/TP/2245345/158035
  • Location: Bristol
  • Job type: Full Time - 7.5 hours per week
  • Salary: £12.71 per hour plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 12 June 2026
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About the role

Ward Host / Hostess

Location: The Chesterfield Nuffield Hospital, Bristol

Hours: 7.5 hours – Fridays only

Pay: £12.71 per hour

As a Ward Host/Hostess at Sodexo, based at The Chesterfield Nuffield Hospital in Bristol, you play a vital role in creating a calm, reassuring and positive experience for patients. Your daily interactions help ease the stress that often comes with hospital stays — and your care, attention and warmth genuinely make a difference.

This role is perfect for someone who loves people, takes pride in great service, and wants a role where every shift has purpose.

What You’ll Do

  • Provide friendly, attentive service to patients on the ward, ensuring meals, refreshments and dietary needs are met with care.
  • Support patient well being through positive daily interactions that help reduce anxiety and improve comfort.
  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety, following all Sodexo and hospital procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with nursing teams, catering colleagues and hospital staff to ensure smooth service.
  • Uphold Sodexo values through professionalism, empathy and consistent service excellence.

What You Bring

  • A warm, compassionate and patient‑focused approach.
  • Confidence interacting with people from all backgrounds.
  • Strong attention to detail and pride in delivering high‑quality service.
  • Reliability — especially important in a hospital environment.
  • Ability to follow food safety, hygiene and service procedures.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

  • Full training and protective uniform.
  • Access to Sodexo’s Discounts Scheme for you, friends and family.
  • 24/7 virtual GP and well being support.
  • Employee Assistance Programme for personal, financial and emotional support.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Retirement savings plan and death‑in‑service benefit.
  • Opportunities to grow your career within Sodexo.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfill their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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