SSP Food Travel Experts

On Board Host

L1 1JD

Key information

Pay
Salary not listed
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
25 Sep 2026
Closing date
25 Oct 2026

About this role

On-Board Host for TransPennine Express (TPE) at Liverpool Lime Street Station.

Pay Rate

£13.65 per hour plus commission

Hours

Full Time (39 hours).

Shifts

Rotational shifts between 6am and 9pm, including some weekends

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  • 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

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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.

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Commission

Hosts can earn up to 2.5% of nett sales

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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.

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Up to 75% discount off on SSP brands during work hours.

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Friends and Family App

20% discount across our Catering, Whistlestop and Urban Express units. (T&C apply).

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Learn while you Earn

Access to award-winning training, apprenticeships and development.

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Internal Growth Opportunities

Build your career with us! 70% of our Managers are internal promotions.

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Employee Rewards

Access shopping discounts, financial aid, wellbeing resources, GP appointments, and a 24/7 helpline for you and your loved ones.

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Health and Wellbeing Support

flexible working, family-friendly leave.

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Culture

We value diverse backgrounds, offering support networks for LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity, Disability, and more.

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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.

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Holiday Allowance

28 days holiday pro rata, inclusive of Bank Holidays.

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Rewards & Recognition such as RG Stars, Extra Mile Vouchers, shopping discounts and more.

Feel like you could belong at Rail Gourmet?

Apply now and embark on the best part of your journey as On Board Host.

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.