Host Team Member - Reading

Village Hotels; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym Membership

Hotel Stays

Food & Drink Discount

Friends & Family Discount

Brand Discounts

Mental Health Support

Job summary

Village Hotels is seeking a friendly Reception Host to be the first and last impression for guests, guiding them through self-service check-in and offering warm, human assistance. You will handle inquiries, resolve issues, and contribute to a welcoming lobby environment.

This role focuses on delivering outstanding guest experiences, upselling food and beverage, and supporting fellow team members in a fast-paced hotel setting.

Job description

Your Shift: What You'll Actually Be Doing As our Reception Host, you are the engine of the shift.

• The Welcome: Delivering a genuinely warm and energetic greeting to every arrival. You will confidently direct guests to our self-service terminals, stepping in to provide hands-on assistance the second they look confused or frustrated.
• The Problem Solving: Dealing with complaints politely and proactively on the spot. You will use your emotional intelligence to read the situation, resolving issues immediately or escalating them smoothly to your manager when necessary.
• The Environment: Acting as the constant, approachable face of the hotel lobby. You will keep the front of house pristine, clear away stray glassware, and always be ready to answer questions or upsell our food and beverage facilities.

How We Succeed Together

We do not micromanage. It takes a village, so we believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to handle your area and make decisions on the fly. We Empower & Elevate our people. If you want Room to Grow, we provide funded qualifications and internal moves. We constantly Innovate & Progress so we can Inspire Excellence and smash our targets together.

Selling Our Benefits

• Gym Membership: 2 x complimentary gym memberships at your home hotel.
• Hotel Stays: Hotel rooms from 20 across 35 hotels.
• Food & Drink: 50% off food and drink for you and up to 5 guests, plus 75% off Sunday dinner for up to 6 people.
• Friends & Family: 2 friends or family members get 25% off F&B, even when you are not there.
• Retail & Lifestyle: Hundreds of brand discounts via the Village app.
• Support: 24/7 Mental Health support via our Employee Assistance Programme.

Think You've Got the Right Energy?

We are not looking for perfect CVs, we are looking for great people. If you have exceptional interpersonal skills, a naturally bubbly personality, and love leaving a positive lasting impression on everyone you meet, we want to hear from you. Bring your personality, your drive, and your ambition.

Why Village?

At Village, we do hospitality a little differently. We are all about personality, genuine connections, and creating great experiences for our guests and each other. That is why we back our teams to be themselves, take ownership, learn new skills, and grow their careers. Previous experience is great, but your attitude and energy matter much more to us. If you are friendly, positive, love working with people, and enjoy being part of a busy team, we will give you all the support, training, and opportunities you need. Because it really does take a Village.

The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance

As our Reception Host, you are the very first and absolute last impression a guest has of our hotel. You will confidently guide weary travellers through our self-service check-in terminals, seamlessly bridging the gap between digital efficiency and genuine human warmth to ensure every arrival and departure is flawless.