Receptionist

De Vere Beaumont Estate; South Cerney; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Leisure facilities access

Birthday day off

Staff stays discounts

Job summary

De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel is looking for a Receptionist to create memorable guest experiences with a warm welcome and proactive service. You will be the friendly face greeting guests and ensuring their requests are handled efficiently, contributing to a standout stay.

This full-time role requires flexibility across early, late, and middle shifts including weekends on a rota. Training on IT systems is provided, and the range of benefits is highlighted in the job advert.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or similar role demonstrating ability to provide exceptional guest service.
• Effective communication and ability to build relationships with guests and colleagues.
• Punctual, well-presented, and professional in appearance.
• Familiarity with IT software; Opera knowledge advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and ensure a welcoming first impression.
• Provide exceptional customer service and handle guest requests efficiently.

Skills

Guest service

Communication skills

Punctuality

IT literacy

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Are you passionate about creating memorable guest experiences?

Join our team as a Receptionist at De Vere Cotswold Waterpark Hotel and play a crucial role in ensuring our guests' expectations are not only met but exceeded. In return you will receive £12.81 per hour plus excellent benefits including free meals on duty, £50 staff stays with De Vere Hotels and free use of our leisure facilities to name just a few!

As a Receptionist, you'll be the friendly face that greets our guests, making them feel welcome from the moment they arrive. Your mission will be to provide exceptional customer service, handling guest requests efficiently and going above and beyond to ensure their stay is memorable.

This is a full-time position that requires flexibility in working hours, including early shifts (7am-3:30pm), late shifts (2:00pm-10.30pm), and middle shifts (10am-6:30pm), which will include weekends on a rota basis.

What We Look For In a Receptionist

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry or a similar role, demonstrating your ability to provide exceptional guest service.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and guests
• Punctuality and good personal presentation
• Proficiency in using IT software and familiarity with Opera would be advantageous (although not essential as training will be provided if needed).

Above all, if you share our values of being warm, genuine, anticipating guest needs, and paying attention to every detail, we invite you to join our team at De Vere and become part of our dedicated team, delivering exceptional guest experiences every day.

Benefits

• £12.81 per hour
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.