Guest Experience Executive

LGH Hotels Management Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on hotel stays

IHG employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management Limited is seeking a Guest Experience Champion to be the heartbeat of the guest journey, blending front desk care with barista flair to create memorable stays from lobby to latte. You’ll support mobile check-in, welcome guests warmly, manage self-service kiosks, and provide calm, helpful service across reception, café and retail areas.

Join us at Heathrow-area properties where teamwork, impeccable presentation and a guest-first mindset help deliver exceptional hospitality

Qualifications

• A natural host mindset: warmth, patience and genuine curiosity about people
• Calm under pressure during peak check-in and morning coffee rushes
• Clear, friendly communication and a solution-focused approach
• Great attention to detail (from key cards to coffee presentation)
• Confidence with tech: apps, kiosks and digital payments
• Retail instincts: presentation, stock rotation and subtle upselling
• Flexibility for a rotating schedule (early starts, evenings, weekends, holidays)

Responsibilities

• Front desk, barista or retail experience is a bonus — attitude and care come first.

Skills

Natural host mindset

Calm under pressure

Clear communication

Attention to detail

Tech fluency

Retail instincts

Flexibility with rotating schedule

Job description

Be the reason guests feel welcome, calm, and cared for.

At LGH, we believe great hospitality is about how people feel. As a Guest Experience Champion, you’ll be the heartbeat of the guest journey—blending front office care with retail confidence and barista flair to create effortless, memorable stays from lobby to latte.

Our contemporary lobby is designed for a smooth, flexible experience, combining mobile check-in, digital keys and self-service kiosks with a dedicated reception area for more complex needs (crew, groups, delayed flights). The wider space includes a Starbucks offering, a retail shop and relaxed lounge areas—a welcoming hub where guests can work, unwind and socialise.

What you’ll do

• Champion seamless arrivals: Support mobile check-in and kiosks, troubleshoot calmly, keep the lobby flowing.
• Lead at reception: Deliver warm welcomes, smooth departures, and fast, empathetic issue resolution.
• Bring Starbucks energy: Prepare great-quality drinks with pace, personality and brand standards.
• Run a vibrant shop floor: Keep displays inviting, shelves stocked, support self-checkout and highlight offers.
• Turn moments into memories: Anticipate needs, personalise interactions, recover service with grace.
• Be the local knowledge hub: Share transport tips, hotspots and mini itineraries to match each guest’s vibe.
• Keep standards high: Maintain cleanliness, food safety, and health & safety across reception, café and retail zones.
• Work as one team: Coordinate with housekeeping, maintenance and F&B to keep the experience seamless.
• Own feedback loops: Encourage reviews, capture insights and help improve the guest journey.
• You may also support other hotel areas when needed — teamwork is part of the role.
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

What you’ll bring

• A natural host mindset: warmth, patience and genuine curiosity about people
• Calm under pressure during peak check-in and morning coffee rushes
• Clear, friendly communication and a solution-focused approach
• Great attention to detail (from key cards to coffee presentation)
• Confidence with tech: apps, kiosks and digital payments
• Retail instincts: presentation, stock rotation and subtle upselling
• Flexibility for a rotating schedule (early starts, evenings, weekends, holidays)

Front desk, barista or retail experience is a bonus — attitude and care come first.

Hotel

Perfectly positioned moments from Heathrow Airport and with excellent links into Central London, Holiday Inn London Heathrow M4J4 is set to make an exciting return in September 2026. Following an extensive transformation, the hotel will reopen as a vibrant, contemporary destination for business travellers, holidaymakers, airline crews, conferences, and local guests alike. With stylish guest rooms, versatile meeting and event spaces, welcoming food and beverage venues, and the trusted Holiday Inn brand behind it, the hotel is poised to become one of Heathrow’s leading hospitality destinations. More than just a hotel, this is a relaunch with ambition—creating memorable guest experiences while building a team culture centred on collaboration, development, and pride in delivering exceptional hospitality.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.