Receptionist

Speedbird Developments Limited; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room rates

Vouchers

Referral scheme

Wellbeing calendar

Training & progression

Job summary

Leonardo Hotels is seeking a welcoming Receptionist to join our Front Office team. You will be the first point of contact for guests, ensuring a seamless check-in and a memorable stay in a busy hotel environment.

Bring a warm, friendly personality, strong organisational skills, and a passion for hospitality. You will collaborate with other departments to deliver outstanding service and uphold our brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or front desk roles is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with guests.
• Ability to provide local recommendations and information.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and manage check-in/check-out smoothly.
• Deliver five-star service and respond to guest needs promptly.
• Collaborate with other hotel departments to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Guest guidance

Organisational skills

Reliability

Job description

Be Yourself – Be a Bold Team Player – Be Leonardo Once you’re part of the team, you’re part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland! The Receptionist will support the smooth running and objectives of the Front Office department. All members of the department work together to create memorable moments for guests, in line with both company and hotel-specific service standards, and collaborate closely with other departments within the hotel. You will act as an ambassador for your own hotel and the wider Leonardo Hotels estate, demonstrating the company vision, mission and values. At all times, you will treat others around you with respect, dignity and fairness. As a Receptionist you’ll be a face of the hotel, so we want you to bring your warm and friendly personality to work with you every day.

Take a deep breath because you’ll be stepping into a busy role! Working as part of a vibrant team, you’ll be an ambassador for the hotel as the first person our guests will meet. Whilst organising all aspects of the check-in and check-out processes, you’ll be offering guests the real 5-star treatment at our hotel!

If you’re our ideal Receptionist, you will:

• Be passionate to make a difference and eager to bring new ideas to the table
• Be courteous to guests and colleagues at all times
• Use your savvy knowledge to offer guidance and local recommendations for a great stay in the city
• Have top-notch organisational skills
• Be dependable, and a reassuring influence for guests

Some of the perks our Receptionist could enjoy include:

• Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe
• Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops
• Talent referral scheme
• Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!
• Wellbeing Calendar
• Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

We’re committed to creating a workplace where every individual—regardless of background, identity, or lived experience—is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Receptionist?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, “Come Join Us Guest Care” training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top‑notch practical training and clear progression you’ll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

At Leonardo Hotels, our vision is very simple: to be the first choice for everyone who values genuine hospitality! We are a Disability Confident Employer and a member of the Valuable 500. We partner with social enterprises to change attitudes towards disability, and provide opportunities ensuring everyone is able to fulfil their potential at work.