Reception Supervisor

Maybourne Hotel Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent salary package

Family friendly company policies

Travel season ticket loans

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support including subsidised

Job summary

Claridge's in London is seeking an exceptional Reception Supervisor to join the Front Office team. You will lead the reception shift, welcome guests and ensure flawless check-in/check-out, while maintaining Forbes/LQA standards.

Ideal candidates have prior five-star or fine dining experience, strong leadership, and a passion for service, with a focus on intuitive guest care and team development.

Qualifications

• Worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• Confident in leading, supporting and motivating a team.
• Skilled at managing service flow and stepping in during busy periods.
• Provide intuitive service with understanding of guest needs.
• Team player who seeks growth and development.
• Thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Creating renowned memorable experiences for all our guests.
• Ensure smooth running of the shift at the reception desk and assist Receptionists.
• Allocate rooms and ensure credit procedures are followed.
• Update guest history and follow up on guest problems.
• Handover to the next shift and balance banking efficiently.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest service

Front desk experience

Standards knowledge

Job description

We are seeking an exceptional Reception Supervisor to join the team at Claridge’s.

Maybourne operates some of the world’s most extraordinary hotels, including Claridge’s, The Connaught, The Berkeley and The Emory in London, the Maybourne Beverly Hills and the Maybourne Riviera in the South of France, where exceptional experiences and stories of distinction are crafted that celebrate the design and character of every destination.

One of Maybourne's storied hotels is Claridge's, a place shaped by centuries of enduring artistry. A rich symphony of experience, where every moment unfolds with unforgettable flair. A place where tradition is treasured and history continues to inspire. For over two hundred years, those who choose Claridge’s for life’s finest moments become part of its brilliant legacy.

Claridge’s is a family of the best and brightest, proudly serving the best and brightest. The calibre of our staff is unparalleled, as are our esteemed guests. Our people are a manifestation of our ethos - generous, passionate and truly personal. Claridge’s is a place that invites you in, embraces you, and make your spirit soar.

Front Office

Claridge’s Front Office department is at the heart of the guest experience from the moment guests step through our iconic revolving doors. Working within the team, you will be in a polished, fast-moving environment, where professionalism, warmth and impeccable attention to detail define every interaction. You are the face of the hotel, welcoming guests, anticipating needs before they’re spoken and ensuring every stay begins and ends flawlessly.

As Reception Supervisoryou will be responsible for:

• Creating renowned memorable experiences for all our guests.
• The smooth running of the shift at the reception desk, delegating tasks from the shift duties list and assisting the Receptionists where necessary.
• You will complete general reception duties, allocate the most suitable room for each guest and ensure that credit procedures are followed.
• Ensuring that guest problems are followed up and that guest history is updated accordingly.
• The handover to the next shift and ensuring that banking and balancing of the shifts are accurately completed.

Successful candidates for our Reception Supervisoropportunity will:

• Have worked in a similar role, within a five star or fine dining environment.
• Be confident in leading, supporting and motivating a team.
• Be skilled at managing service flow and stepping in to support during busy periods.
• Provide intuitive service, with absolute understanding of our guests needs to create exceptional service experiences, that result in lasting memories.
• Be a team player who is an avid learner who wants to be challenged and developed.
• Have a thorough understanding of Forbes and LQA Standards.

This is an exciting role for a talented individual who is looking for a new challenge and wants to join a fast paced and high performing hotel team renowned for their approach and delivery of unparalleled service.

Here at Maybourne, we strive to reward our colleagues for the incredible work they do every single day. In return for your hard work and dedication we offer you:

Financial Stability

• Excellent salary package.
• Family Friendly company policies including enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay.
• Holiday allowance increase after 3 and 5 years of service.
• Travel Season Ticket Loans.
• Pension Scheme*.

Health and Wellbeing Support

• Subsidised monthly Podiatrist and Masseuse treatments.
• Flu vaccination vouchers*.
• Eye test vouchers and contributions towards glasses*.
• 24-hour colleague assistance helpline.
• On and off-site Occupational Health Service.
• Death in Service salary contribution.
• Various wellbeing activities focused on mental and physical health.
• A complimentary state-of-the-art all-day dining staff restaurant serving a range of nutritious meals.

Recognition and Career Development

• Referral Scheme ‘Introduce a Star’ where you can earn up to £1,500*.
• Instant colleague recognition and award programme with generous prizes.
• Colleague of the month nominations with generous prizes.
• Additional paid day off to celebrate your Birthday.
• Internal transfer and promotion opportunities.
• In-house training and development team with a strong focus on career progression and personal growth.
• Long service awards.

Memorable experiences

• Preferential room rates of £50 per overnight stay for yourself or your family across Maybourne.
• Hotel Guest Experience Stay* including an overnight stay and wining and dining at our renowned restaurants and bars.
• 50% Food and Beverage discount* across Maybourne.
• Social events (Annual Awards, Summer Maybourne Picnic, Welcome to Work, Annual Colleague Party, Annual Colleague Children’s Party, etc.)
• Wedding and Baby gifts.
• Retirement functions.

*Terms and conditions apply to all benefits.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.