HOTEL RECEPTIONIST – TEMPORARY

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A busy hotel in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a temporary Hotel Receptionist. The role involves checking in/out guests, handling guest queries, and coordinating with housekeeping. Candidates should have at least 12 months of experience and be immediately available for 2-4 weeks. Accommodation options are also available during the placement.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Hourly Rate

Temp to Perm option

Referral Scheme up to £250

Accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Hotel Receptionist.
• Immediate availability for 2-4 weeks full-time.
• Experience with Opera PMS is essential.

Responsibilities

• Check guests in and out efficiently.
• Resolve guest enquiries and complaints.
• Coordinate room status with housekeeping department.

Skills

Customer Service

Upselling

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

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Location:

Tunbridge Wells, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

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Yes

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Job Reference:

RECTUN / INDFOH_1751969736

Job Views:

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Posted:

08.07.2025

Expiry Date:

22.08.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Hotel Receptionist
Location: Tunbridge Wells
Salary / Rate of pay: Up to £13.85 per hour



Platinum Recruitment is working in partnership with a busy hotel in the Tunbridge Wells area who require an immediate and experienced temporary Hotel Receptionist to join their team starting this week.



What’s in it for you when doing temporary work?

* Hourly Rate - Get paid for every hour that you work.
* Weekly pay - You get paid every Friday.
* Temp to Perm option with many of our clients.
* Referral Scheme up to £250 via Platinum Recruitment.



What’s involved?

* Checking guests in and out
* Dealing with guest enquiries and resolving customer complaints
* Upselling of upgraded rooms as well as promoting other hotel services
* Coordinate room status updates with the housekeeping department
* Notifying housekeeping of all check-outs, late check-outs, early check-ins and any special requests
* Dealing with postings for room charges, balancing and banking
* Operating the switchboard
* Liaising with all departments on a day-to-day basis



Requirements:

* Previous experience as a Hotel Receptionist (Minimum of 12 months)
* Must have experience with Opera PMS
* IMMEDIATE with no prior commitments, including holidays, and able to commit to 2-4 weeks full-time

Accommodation can be provided throughout this placement



Sound like the role for you? Then we would like to hear from you!

Click Apply Now and one of the team will be in touch to discuss this temporary Hotel Receptionist role in Tunbridge Wells

Don’t forget to speak to your consultant about our “Recommend a Friend” referral scheme and find out how you could earn up to £250 per recommendation.

Consultant: Helen Davies
Job Number: RECTUN / INDFOH
Job Role: Hotel Receptionist
Location: Tunbridge Wells

Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.