Night Receptionist

Caterer.com; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality establishment in Manchester seeks a Night Receptionist to enhance the overnight guest experience. Responsibilities include warmly welcoming guests, managing phone inquiries, and ensuring a safe environment while supporting guest movements. Ideal candidates will have 2–3 years in a front desk role, experience in luxury hospitality, and excellent communication skills. Competitive compensation packages with extensive benefits are provided to support career development and personal growth.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs

50% Team discount on Food & Drink

Health Cash Plan (Option to add up to 2 dependents)

Birthday Day Off after 1 year continuous service

Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally

Team Events: fitness sessions, cinema screenings, art classes

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in a front desk role preferably on nights.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or private members clubs.
• Proficient in reservation systems.

Responsibilities

• Welcome members and guests warmly during overnight hours.
• Manage incoming phone calls and respond to enquiries at night.
• Maintain knowledge of House operations and emergency procedures.
• Support overnight guest movements, including late arrivals.
• Proactively resolve guest queries and concerns.

Skills

Strong leadership and team coordination skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Calm under pressure

Tools

Reservation systems (e.g., Opera, Open Table)

Job description

At Soho House, as the Night Receptionist, you play a key role in delivering a calm, seamless front‑of‑house experience during overnight hours. You are the first point of contact for members and guests, setting the tone for a warm, professional, and reassuring welcome from arrival through to departure.

Working closely with the Night Manager and overnight teams, you’ll support the smooth running of Club and accommodation operations, handling late check‑ins, early departures, and guest requests with discretion, efficiency, and confidence. This role requires a strong eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to remain composed and attentive in a quieter, independent working environment.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (Option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 year continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry‑level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.

Key duties

• Ensure every member and guest is welcomed warmly and professionally during overnight hours, recognising members by name where possible and creating a calm, reassuring first impression.
• Manage incoming phone calls overnight, responding to general enquiries, late‑night requests, room‑related questions, and messages for members and teams, escalating where appropriate.
• Maintain strong knowledge of House operations, including opening hours, amenities available overnight, emergency procedures, and key contact points.
• Keep the reception desk and surrounding areas clean, organised, and presentable at all times, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
• Support overnight guest movements, including late arrivals, early departures, and coordinating access to rooms or facilities where required.
• Proactively resolve guest queries and concerns in real time, escalating any issues to the Night Manager and ensuring follow‑up actions are clearly logged.
• Assist guests with lost property, coats, or personal items left at the House, following correct procedures.
• Build positive relationships with members and guests, sharing feedback, observations, and any red flags with the Night Manager or day team.
• Contribute to a welcoming and positive overnight atmosphere by remaining approachable, calm, and professional at all times.
• Support the Night Manager with onboarding and training of new night team members on Soho House standards and overnight service expectations.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of House events, facilities, and policies to confidently support guests and ensure consistent communication.

What We Are Looking For

• 2–3 years’ experience in a front desk role preferably on nights
• Experience in luxury hospitality or private members clubs
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficient in reservation systems (e.g., Opera, Open Table, or equivalent)
• Calm under pressure and adept at resolving issues with a guest‑first mindset