Host Staffing Reviews Summary

Flexibility and Shift Availability

Pros:

• "They are super flexible and it's really helpful being able to pick and choose which shifts I'd like to work."
• "Through host I have worked in many beautiful venues, including galleries and museums."
• "You can book shifts around your schedule, building your own weekly rota at some amazing London venues."
• "I have worked with Host Staffing for 2 years both as part time and full time and enjoyed every minute of it."
• "You get amazing flexibility on when you want to work so it is ideal if you are a student."

Cons:

• "I have only been given one shift despite calling numerous times for some work."
• "Seems like they are overrecruiting and there is no concern for over recruiting as long as the shifts are covered."
• "I've only get shifts from the same employer, nothing new/more than that whilst other members I meet during these shifts have so many options to book the shifts from."
• "Almost every shift available to apply for has the caveat of; 'you must be able to work all shifts' often spanning months ahead."

Pay and Benefits

Pros:

• "The pay rate is really good, and you can work shifts of varying lengths."
• "Host Staffing allows flexible work and access to amazing opportunities. The work pays well and is super flexible."
• "Hourly rate is higher than other companies."
• "The variety of shifts they have is incredible and keeps the job exciting and fun. The pay rate is excellent."

Cons:

• "I had to work 12 hours straight with 1 hour lunch break and then a week later I got a paycheck for 70£ for the 12 hours of work."
• "I stopped working with them due to a payment issue."
• "I've been working with host for 5 years and I can only say it's been the best job I've had so far. I love the freedom and the flexibility to accommodate my needs."
• "I have been working with Host for over a year and have really enjoyed the experience!"

Management and Staff Support

Pros:

• "The office staff are all very lovely, I communicate most with Emily and Raminta who are always really helpful and friendly."
• "Want to give a big mention to Gyorgy who is a five star member of the Host team and has made the overall experience seamless!"
• "I always encourage people to apply and join the family."
• "They recognise your efforts and you always feel valued."

Cons:

• "To my surprise, that girls started that I arrived late! Which was not true, plus I arrived at the same time as other 2 guys, why weren't they sent home then?"
• "The moment I call, there's this one female staff who takes the call, sounds like either she wants to kill herself of kill me."
• "The receptionist on the phone had no compassion for this at all and I felt was rather rude."
• "I was advised no or they would close her account and it isn’t their fault if the event reallocated people."