Reception Manager

Aimbridge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality organization in Manchester is seeking a Reception Manager to lead their team and ensure exceptional guest experiences. The successful candidate will have prior hotel reception management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate staff. Responsibilities include handling bookings, managing customer service, and achieving revenue objectives. The role offers access to industry-leading benefits and a supportive team environment, promoting personal growth within the hospitality sector.

Benefits

Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Access to Stream for pay and savings

24/7 access to employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Qualifications

• Experience managing a hotel reception or similar position.
• Ability to manage staff and interact with guests professionally.
• Strong leadership to set goals and delegate tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Reception operation, ensuring excellent guest experiences.
• Oversee recruitment and development of the reception team.
• Manage bookings, customer enquiries, and ensure revenue goals are met.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong leadership and organisational skills

Prior experience in hotel reception management

Good understanding of hotel software and systems

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty

A day in the life of…

As Reception Manager you will lead the Reception operation, always ensuring the delivery of an exceptional guest experience and ensuring all customer enquiries and requests for bookings are dealt with promptly, courteously, and efficiently, always achieving the best revenue streams.

You will also oversee all recruitment and continual development of the reception team ensuring departmental objectives for the team are set and feedback is provided on a regular basis

What do we need from you?

• You’ll have prior experience in managing a hotel reception or similar position with a good understanding of hotel operations, including reservations, check-in and check-out procedures, and customer service.
• You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively manage staff and interact with guests. You should be able to provide guidance and feedback to staff members and handle customer complaints and queries in a professional manner.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills to effectively recruit manage and motivate staff members. You should be able to set goals and objectives, delegate tasks, and monitor performance to ensure that the reception operates smoothly and efficiently.
• We’re looking for you to have a good understanding of hotel software and systems, including property management systems (PMS), booking engines, and customer relationship management (CRM) tools. You’ll be able to use these tools to manage reservations, track guest preferences and feedback, and analyse performance data.

Please note we will only be accepting applicants age 18 or above for this role, and you will be requested to provide a Basic Disclosure Check during your onboarding

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.