Hotel Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Do you have excellent customer service skills and attention to detail? Would you like to join a prestigious 5 red-star hotel where you can earn a share of the monthly discretionary service charge in addition to your salary?
The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa is seeking a new Receptionist to join the exceptional Front of House team.
We are looking for someone who has excellent interpersonal skills to ensure that guests have the very best experience during their stay. Experience of hotels and knowledge of booking systems would be an advantage, although full training will be provided.
The main purpose of the job is as follows: -
- To greet guests in a warm, friendly and professional manner
- To escort each guest to their accommodation, explaining the facilities throughout the hotel
- To record guest details and input onto the system
- To liaise with all departments regarding guest requirements ensuring all requests are handled promptly
- To accept and process payments
- To make reservations if required
- To handle all incoming telephone calls
- To work closely with other team members to ensure a unique guest experience
We offer a range of benefits including: -
- A monthly share of discretionary service charge
- Pension scheme
- Recruitment referral scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- 50% discount on food and beverage
This is a full time position of 40 hours per week, which will involve frequent evening and weekend work.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Receptionist roles across The Royal Crescent Hotel & Spa's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £19,640 - £21,936 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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