Reception Manager King Street Townhouse Hotel & Spa

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

THG is seeking a dynamic Front of House Manager to elevate guest experiences at King Street Townhouse Hotel. This role is pivotal, requiring strong leadership, exceptional communication, and a passion for hospitality. The manager will oversee operations, guest relations, and staff development, ensuring top-notch service standards. Join a thriving team at THG and contribute to memorable guest interactions in a luxury environment.

Benefits

Fantastic bedroom rates for self and friends & family

20% off dining at the hotel

50% off at Hale Country Club & Spa

Up to 50% off THG brands

Onsite GP

Meals provided when on duty

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior front-of-house or reception management role within a luxury hotel.
• Ability to handle duty manager shifts and ensure all operational standards.
• Strong cash handling and IT skills necessary for the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise front-of-house teams ensuring exceptional service.
• Manage daily operations for service excellence and guest satisfaction.
• Coordination with teams for special guest requests and events.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer Service

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Job description

About THG

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Our portfolio of leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty form our two core businesses: THG Beauty and THG Nutrition.

From Manchester to New York, we're powered by a team of over 2500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

With us, you'll go further, faster. What are you waiting for?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Front of House Manager to join us at King Street Townhouse Hotel.

We are looking for a talented, passionate individual to join our team and create memorable guest experiences. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest standard of professionalism in all areas of operation and carry out all duties to our world class standards.

Main Duties of the Role:

• Lead and Supervise front-of-house teams, and concierge staff, ensuring exceptional service at all touchpoints.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills
• Oversee Daily Operations to maintain the highest standards of service, ambiance, and guest satisfaction.
• Manage Guest Experience by ensuring a warm, organised, and welcoming atmosphere in whole hotel premises
• Coordinate with different teams to ensure timely and accurate catering to special guest requests.
• Optimise Reservations
• Handle Guest Relations by addressing inquiries, concerns, and special requests with professionalism and discretion.
• Ensure Compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations, upholding 5-star service standards.
• Assist in Recruitment, Training, and Development of front-of-house staff to maintain a high-performance team.
• Ensure new team members have a smooth onboarding process
• Take lead in reception team payroll, and ensure time attendance is always up to date and completed.
• To prepare rota's for your team 3 weeks in advance to ensure adequate cover at all times, keeping overtime to a minimum.
• Collaborate with Other Departments (concierge, housekeeping, and events) to provide a seamless luxury experience.
• Drive Revenue Opportunities through upselling, VIP services, and personalised guest experiences.
• Produce the night audit and guide the night team to deliver and maintain our 5* standards
• Appraisals and performance management of staff, including monthly meeting
• To react in an event of emergency as a Manager and take action in the event of first aid or fire.

Requirements:

Proven experience in a senior front-of-house or reception management role within a luxury hotel establishment.

• Proven experience in a senior front-of-house or reception management role within a luxury hotel establishment.
• Ability to take on duty manager shifts when required
• Exceptional leadership and organisational skills with the ability to inspire and manage a high-performing team.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities to engage with our guests
• Deep understanding of luxury hospitality, and personalised guest services.
• Proficiency in reservation and point-of-sale systems
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Diplomatic problem-solving skills to handle guest concerns with discretion and resolution.
• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, and food service regulations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• A passion for customer service and exceeding expectations and a drive to deliver exceptional standards
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing
• Excellent time management skills
• Superb attention to detail but also the ability to see the implications for the bigger picture
• Team working skills
• Resilience and drive to get things right the first time
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Commercial awareness and sensitivity to the business
• Good organisation, time management, prioritising and the ability to handle a complex, varied workload
• A good knowledge of IT package

About THG Experience:

THG Experience is home to our portfolio of prestige event locations and luxury properties - including Hale Country Club & Spa, King Street Townhouse Hotel, Great John Street Hotel and 100 King Street. Through these venues, we create exceptional experiences, services and content - all of which ensure that our portfolio of brands and partners make real-world connections with their customers that create a lasting impact.

We also collaborate closely with THG Society, our influencer marketing platform, which allows brands to access extraordinary locations, create content and host events with influencers and clients.

THG Experience is perfectly positioned to deliver rapid growth for THG's fast-moving, global brands. It's an incredibly exciting time to be joining the team.

Benefits include:

• Fantastic bedroom rates for yourself and F&F
  
  20% off dining at the hotel
  
  50% off dining at Hale Country Club & Spa, also 50% discount on monthly club membership
  
  Up to 50% discounts on THG brands, including Myprotein, Lookfantastic, ESPA and many more!
  
  Onsite GP (avoid the waits!)
  
  Onsite physiotherapist
  
  Annual leave entitlement rising every year with service plus your birthday off
  
  Meals provided when on duty
• Competitive salary
• Onsite Doctor
• Employee discounts
• Gym Discounts
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

THG is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Because of the high volumes of applications our opportunities attract, it sometimes takes us time to review and consider them all. We endeavour to respond to every application we receive within 14 days. If you haven't heard from us within that time frame or should you have any specific questions about this or other applications for positions at THG please contact one of our Talent team to discuss further.