Receptionist

Valor Hospitality; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Hotel staff rates

Dining discount

Free meals on duty

Cycle to Work scheme

Refer-a-friend bonus

Wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare plan

Career development

Job summary

Valor Hospitality is seeking a friendly and energetic Receptionist for our Harrogate property. You will greet guests, answer questions and provide information about hotel services and local attractions, ensuring a warm welcome from arrival to departure.

Prior branded hotel experience is a plus, but full training is provided. The role requires flexibility across evenings and weekends with shifts discussed at interview; benefits include staff discounts and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Friendly, passionate and energetic receptionist.
• Experience in branded hotel environment preferred but not essential; full training provided.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and set a welcoming tone for every stay.
• Be the face of the hotel to guests visiting restaurants, bars and meeting rooms.
• Provide information about hotel services, facilities and local area; answer guest questions.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Branded hotel experience (preferred)

Customer service

Job description

£ 10,574.72 per annum/ £12.71 per hour, 16 hours per week over any 2 days

We are looking for a friendly, passionate and energetic Receptionist to join our team.

First impressions are everything and you will set the tone for every guest’s stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you’ll be ready with answers to any questions and be able to offer information about hotel services, facilities and the local area. Anything to help make the guests visit that bit more special.

You will be the face of our hotel, not just to guests staying on property but to guests visiting to use our restaurants, bars and meeting rooms. You must have a natural hospitality charm and a passion for service.

Ideally you will have experience of working within a branded hotel environment but this isn’t essential and full training will be provided.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed andBreakfast.

Discounted stays for friends and family.

50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.

Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.

Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.

Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.

Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.

Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.

Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

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