Corporate Reception Lead & Front‑of‑House Manager

Compass Group PLC; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal development

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Holiday allowance

Healthcare support app

Eye care

Wellbeing programme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

Vacherin, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Reception Manager to lead our front‑of‑house in a professional corporate environment in London. This hands‑on role combines team leadership with day‑to‑day operations to deliver a welcoming, polished visitor experience.

You will manage the reception team, meet and greet visitors, cover reception when needed, coordinate with facilities and cleaning colleagues, and ensure meeting rooms and client areas are presented to the highest

Qualifications

• Direct corporate reception experience is highly desirable.
• Hospitality or retail experience with strong front‑of‑house leadership is transferable.
• Previous corporate reception experience is preferred.
• Experience leading or supervising a front‑of‑house team is required.
• Strong customer service and communication skills are essential.
• Professional, polished and confident in a corporate environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive hands‑on approach.
• Comfortable supporting the wider operation when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and support the reception team.
• Meet and greet visitors, delivering an excellent first impression.
• Provide hands‑on reception and front‑of‑house cover when required.
• Support facilities‑related tasks across the site.
• Liaise with the cleaning team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure meeting rooms and client areas are well presented and maintained.

Skills

Front‑of‑house leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on leadership

Corporate reception experience

Team supervision

Job description

Vacherin, part of Compass Group UK&I, is seeking an experienced Reception Manager to lead our front‑of‑house in a professional corporate environment in London. This hands‑on role combines team leadership with day‑to‑day operations to deliver a welcoming, polished visitor experience.

You will manage the reception team, meet and greet visitors, cover reception when needed, coordinate with facilities and cleaning colleagues, and ensure meeting rooms and client areas are presented to the highest