Reception Manager

Fuller'S; Oxford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% food & drink discount

Weekly tips paid

Discounted hotel stays

Healthcare Cash Plan

Wagestream access

Job summary

Fuller’s Head of the River in central Oxford is seeking a proactive Reception Manager to lead front desk operations, manage check-ins and reservations, and create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

You will train and mentor staff, work with IT systems to handle bookings, and collaborate with the team to deliver smooth service across pub and hotel, with a focus on hospitality excellence and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High energy and ability to keep guests satisfied.
• Ability to lead and support reception team and ensure smooth service delivery.
• Strong IT skills to manage reservations and guest information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high energy levels and ensure smooth service delivery to keep guests satisfied.
• Lead and support the reception team.
• Handle check-ins, reservations and guest interactions alongside the team.
• Take pride in training and mentoring new staff members.
• Utilise IT systems effectively to manage reservations and guest information.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Reservations handling

Staff training

Customer care

Job description

Join Fuller’s: Where the true you thrives and diversity is embraced. At Fuller’s we don't just offer jobs, we invite you to celebrate your authentic self. Our four core values – doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality and always asking what’s next? – define the essence of who we are.

The Head of the River is a busy pub and hotel in central Oxford, occupying a great location by the water. Outdoor seating makes for a lively summer scene, while year round the pub attracts a diverse mix of locals and tourists for real ales and fresh food .

What we can offer you:

• An exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career paths across our pubs and hotels.
• Supportive environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting atmosphere where everyone is valued.
• Continuous growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and professional growth.
• 25% discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and 40% after five years.
• A fair share of tips, paid on top of your hourly pay and paid on a weekly basis.
• Discounted hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
• Access to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at 100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and much more.
• Healthcare Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
• Full induction and training
• The option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream. This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.

What we look for in a Reception Manager:

• Maintain high energy levels and ensure smooth service delivery to keep guests satisfied.
• Lead and support the reception team,
• Handle check-ins, reservations and guest interactions alongside the team.
• Take pride in training and mentoring new staff members.
• Utilise IT systems effectively to manage reservations and guest information.
• Work collaboratively with the team to create a welcoming atmosphere for guests.