Assistant Reception Manager

Hotel Du Vin; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Reading is seeking an Assistant Reception Manager to oversee reception operations and ensure high standards of service. The role involves leading a team to provide exceptional experiences, making guests feel valued and welcomed. Candidates should have previous hospitality experience, a passion for customer service, and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and numerous employee perks including discounted hotel stays and wellness programs.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining bills

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reception operations and guest interactions.
• Ensure high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Support the development of team members.

Skills

High standards

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Previous experience in hospitality

Job description

Assistant Reception Manager£12.77ph / 40 hours per weekPermanent positionMalmaison ReadingBe the face of our hotel, get paid for doing what you love, get loads of perks and benefits, learn something new and make a career for life with Malmaison.

Are high standards second nature to you? Do you love people and making guests smile everyday knowing you have delivered celebrity service? Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you will be proud of? We love Food, Wine and Cocktails - almost as much as you do!

As Assistant Reception Manager you and your team are the first and last person our guests see, you set the tone for the visit and you can ensure that everything has gone above and beyond before they leave.

We create memories that the guest will never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Senior HOD position within Malmaison – we actively encourage internal development and progression, Onwards and Upwards.

In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeshipprogrammes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme – save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn’t make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like – Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work withWagestreamgiving instant access to your pay as it’s earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you’re already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offercomplimentary stayson your 1st, 3rdand 5thanniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor ofThe Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme– free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

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Frasers Hospitality, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin arean equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.