Guest Services Executive

The Montcalm at the Brewery London City; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in the City of London is seeking a Guest Service Executive to deliver personalized, attentive service. This role involves managing guest check-ins, handling inquiries, and ensuring satisfaction throughout their stay. The ideal candidate will have prior front office experience in a luxury hotel and excellent communication skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, health benefits, and opportunities for ongoing training and development. Flexibility for evening and weekend shifts is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

A supportive team environment

Cash-back health benefits

Discounted gym membership

Annual parties

Paid day off to celebrate your birthday

Qualifications

• Previous experience in front office, guest relations, or customer service in a luxury hotel preferred.
• Fluency in English; additional languages an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism and assist with check-in and check-out procedures.
• Process guest payments, deposits and billing accurately.
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries, requests, and concerns.
• Handle guest complaints or concerns with empathy, escalating when required.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Fluency in English

Proficiency in hotel management systems

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Montcalm Collection

United by timeless style and peerless service, Montcalm Collection is London’s compendium of luxury hotels. Housed in elegant Georgian townhouses, an 18th-century brewery, heritage headquarters and a diamond-shaped skyscraper, each hotel reveals a different chapter in the city’s story. The hotels in the collection include a storied city-slicker, housed in the former headquarters of the Royal Mail: Montcalm Royal London House. A property with a bold new perspective at Montcalm East, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection. And a duo of mindful hotels which set a slower pace: Inhabit, Southwick Street and Inhabit, Queen’s Gardens, both part of Design Hotels.

Discover Montcalm Brewery: a historic brewery transformed into a luxury hotel in the heart of the city. Featuring artful interiors, modern British dining, and a sleek fitness suite. Indulge in seasonal cuisine at The Jugged Hare, explore iconic landmarks nearby, and enjoy 235 elegant rooms and suites. Blending history and modernity seamlessly, a storied past with a touch of contemporary luxury.

Overview

The Guest Service Executive is responsible for delivering personalized, attentive, and professional service to all guests throughout their stay. This role supports the Guest Experience Manager and the Front Office team in ensuring that every guest interaction reflects the luxury standards of the Montcalm Collection.

The Guest Service Executive plays a critical role in creating a seamless guest journey, responding promptly to requests, resolving minor issues, and enhancing overall guest satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism and assist with check-in and check-out procedures.
• Process guest payments, deposits and billing accurately.
• Provide information about the hotel, services, local attractions, and amenities.
• Respond promptly to guest inquiries, requests, and concerns.
• Maintain guest records and ensure accurate documentation in PMS systems.
• Support VIP and special guest requirements to ensure personalised experiences.
• Handle guest complaints or concerns with empathy, escalating when required.
• Assist in monitoring and reporting guest satisfaction and feedback.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve operational or service issues.
• Maintain a visible presence in guest areas, ensuring proactive engagement.
• Ensure the reception area is always well presented and stocked with all necessary supplies.
• Answer and manage incoming calls, emails and reservations in a professional and efficient manner.
• Uphold brand standards, including wellness and sustainability initiatives.
• Comply with all policies and SOP’s including, but not limited to GDPR, Health & Safety and Security.
• Respond to emergency situations calmly and efficiently, following hotel protocols.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in front office, guest relations, or customer service in a luxury hotel preferred.
• Proficiency in hotel management systems (e.g., Opera PMS).
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
• Regular interaction with guests in public areas of the hotel.
• Periods of standing and walking required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• A supportive, empowering team environment.
• Benefits platform with various discounts.
• 28 holidays including eight bank holidays, with more holidays after two-year service.
• Cash‑back health benefits, including optical, dental, chiropractor and physio services.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Access to Wellbeing platform and sessions, including EAP.
• Awards and Recognition Programme.
• Annual parties.
• Regular and ongoing training and development, including leadership workshops.
• Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday – because your special day matters!

Eligibility

Candidates must be authorised to live and work in the UK. Currently, visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Montcalm Collection, diversity and inclusion aren't just buzzwords. We genuinely value the unique perspectives everyone brings, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, or background. Our culture thrives on mutual respect, and we provide a workplace free from discrimination and prejudice.

Should this role resonate with your aspirations, please apply. If not shortlisted, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us, either now or in the future.

Note

If you do not hear from us within 14 days, kindly consider your application as not shortlisted for this role.

Please note

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies or headhunters. Any CVs submitted for these roles without prior agreement per role in writing from our Head of Human Resources, will be considered the property of the company and will not be subject to agency fees.