Receptionist

The Met Hotel Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted room rates for you and your

Birthday leave + enhanced leave

Course Sponsorship

30% F&B discount at RBH hotels

Refer a Friend £250 per referral

Flexible working arrangements

Wagestream - access to wages on demand

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Social and wellness events year-round

Free meals on duty

Job summary

RBH Hospitality Management, owner of The Met Hotel Leeds, invites a welcoming receptionist to join our front desk team. You will greet guests, manage check-ins and check-outs, and offer local recommendations to enhance every stay.

In a busy, friendly hotel environment, you will coordinate with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure rooms are ready and requests are met, while delivering micro-moments of hospitality that guests remember.

Qualifications

• A people person with a talent for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Excellent communication skills for guest inquiries and team coordination.
• Detail-focused and well-organised to manage reservations and check-outs.
• A quick thinker who stays calm in busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Be the first smile guests see and provide a warm welcome.
• Handle check-ins, check-outs and guest requests efficiently.
• Share local knowledge to guide guests to brunch spots and sights.
• Multitask with calls, bookings and guest inquiries while staying positive.
• Keep the front desk organized and coordinate with housekeeping.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Delight guests with thoughtful service to make stays memorable.

Skills

People person

Great communication

Detail oriented

Problem solving

Team player

High energy

Adaptable

Job description

JOIN US

At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality! We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey...

OUR HOTEL

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• An additional day's leave for your birthday
• Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
• Course Sponsorship
• 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social and wellness events and activities all year round
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

And much much more!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECEPTIONIST AT OUR HOTEL

• Be the first smile guests see and the friendly voice they remember, creating a warm welcome that sets the tone for their stay!
• Handle check-ins, check-outs, and everything in between with efficiency, making every guest feel like a VIP.
• Become the local expert, ready to dish out the best spots for brunch, hidden gems, and must-see sights to elevate the guest experience.
• Master the art of multitasking: from answering calls and managing bookings to handling guest requests—all with a positive vibe.
• Keep the front desk looking sharp and organised, setting up a welcoming space that feels like home.
• Coordinate seamlessly with housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring rooms are ready and requests are met without a hitch.
• Surprise and delight guests by going above and beyond with thoughtful touches and personal service, making their stay memorable.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• A people person with a knack for making connections and creating memorable guest experiences.
• Great communication skills, effortlessly handling guest inquiries, coordinating with the team, and sharing local knowledge.
• Detail-focused and organised, ensuring every reservation, request, and check-out goes off without a hitch.
• A quick thinker who loves to solve problems and keep things running smoothly, even when it’s busy.
• A team player with a flexible, ready-to-help attitude, keeping the good vibes rolling across departments.
• High energy and adaptable, thriving in a lively, fast-paced setting where no two days are the same.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact.

Compensation: To be discussed