Reception Manager

EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKs #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025 AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! No two days or two hotels are the same but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. To share the light and warmth of hospitality. With amazing training resources and support from both managers and colleagues there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Yearly Salary ranging from 33000 to 34000
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes Find out what and how we are doing ()
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
• Modern and inclusive Team Members areas

What will I be doing

• Oversee the entire Front Office operation to maintain high standards
• Evaluate levels of Guest satisfaction and monitor trends with a focus on continuous improvement
• Ensure regular and VIP Guests are recognised and that the Reception department operates with a sales attitude and promotes the hotel brands loyalty scheme
• Maximise room occupancy at best rates and use upselling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
• Set Reception departmental targets and objectives work schedules budgets policies and procedures
• Monitor the appearance standards and performance of the Front Office Team Members with an emphasis on training and teamwork
• Ensure Team Members have current knowledge of hotel products services pricing and policies as well as knowledge of the local area
• Monitor staffing levels to meet cover business demands
• Conduct monthly communication meetings and produce minutes
• Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Recruit manage train and develop the Reception team
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems

What are we looking for

• Previous supervisory experience in Front Office within the hotel/leisure/retail sector
• High level of IT proficiency
• High level of commercial awareness and sales capabilities
• Experience of managing people and developing people
• Previous experience of managing a department and Profit and Loss account
• Excellent leadership interpersonal and communication skills
• Accountable and resilient
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent grooming standards
• Flexibility to respond to a variety of work situations
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Familiar with Property Management Systems
• A degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent

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