Seasonal Host - Various Hours (Manchester)

Selfridges

  • Manchester
  • £12.62 per hour
  • Temporary
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
  • You'll get to be a part of the Selfridges Christmas Magic and join our teams at our busiest time of year!
  • You will be required to work weekends and be available for at least 2 out of the following key days; Christmas Eve, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Years Day
  • You'll receive some great benefits & perks including access to our team member discount which is up to 35 percent on own-bought products!
At Selfridges, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that goes beyond expectations. We're looking for a dynamic and customer-focused Hosts help us elevate the experience across our store, ensuring every customer feels welcomed, valued, and inspired from the moment they step through our doors.Responsibilities
  • As a Host you will be responsible for providing the first point of contact to customers arriving to the division you have been assigned to.
  • To engage clearly, confidently and professionally with all customers, team members and managers
  • To go over and above to exceed customer expectations at every opportunity, taking the initiative to provide additional services when appropriate.
  • Ensuring everyone is welcomed by sharing your product knowledge, services on offer, best sellers, popular gifting, and upcoming sales over the Christmas period
  • As Host it is important to be visible so that customers can interact from the very moment they arrive to your area
  • Throughout the day you will be engaging with customers and being curious, sharing upcoming events and experiences happening that day / week
  • You will also be driving & supporting customer sign ups to the Selfridges membership proposition (Selfridges Unlocked)
  • Provide feedback from customers to the wider team to ensure to celebrate success and recognise opportunities
  • Ensuring the department looks and feels welcoming to customers
What you will need:
  • Great communicator. You will be able to positively engage with all types of customers (domestic and international) with varying needs and requirements.
  • Well Informed. You will develop excellent product knowledge & store services
  • Known to be a service expert. You'll use these skills to deliver the extraordinary and take the initiative to provide additional services here appropriate.
  • Problem solving skills. You'll go above and beyond to resolve issues for our customers and be able to adapt your approach to each individual customer.
  • Flexible. Adaptable to business needs, you are happy and comfortable to take ownership for tasks that may go beyond the role expectation.
  • An example of our values, a reliable and respected colleague.
SelfridgesSalary Regions: £12.62 / hr
Hourly
Job Reference selfridges/TP/46/6228
Contract Type Christmas Temp
Closing Date 17 September, 2025
Job Category Retail
Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
13 August, 2025

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