Receptionist

Thwaites; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly wage access via Stream (40% ofW

28 days annual leave

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Maternity/Paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Generous discounts for staff

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Receptionist to be the public face of our hotel in the United Kingdom. You will warmly welcome guests and be the first and last point of contact, ensuring a smooth start to every stay.

You will handle check-ins and check-outs, upsell rooms and facilities, and provide information about hotel services with a smile. The role offers a rewarding path with career progression and benefits.

Qualifications

• Warm demeanor and greet guests.
• Calm under pressure and handle unexpected situations.
• Strong communicator and service with a smile.

Responsibilities

• Greeting guests with a welcoming smile.
• Efficiently helping guests during check-in and check-out.
• Providing the highest level of hospitality.
• Upselling of rooms and other facilities.
• Informing guests of hotel facilities and offering advice.

Skills

Guest service

Hospitality

Communication

Job description

We're looking for a Receptionist to be the public face of our hotel

You’ll be working in a busy, vibrant environment ensuring thousands of guests receive the warmest of welcomes. As Receptionist, you are a vital part of our guests’ journey, you will likely be the first and last point of contact they have in our hotel.

Your day to day;

• Greeting everyone of our guests with a welcoming smile
• Efficiently helping guests whilst the checking in and out
• Providing the highest level of hospitality
• Upselling of rooms and other facilities
• Informing the guests of the hotel’s facilities, offering advice and assistance when necessary

Who are we looking for?

As Receptionist, you will be the first person to greet our guests so will be the key to providing that fantastic first impression. You will need a warm demeanor and be able to give the warmest of welcomes no matter what is going on around you.

To excel in this position, you will need to be calm under pressure reacting effortlessly to unexpected circumstances, always taking them in your stride.

If you are passionate about providing a great guest experience, are a strong communicator and provide service with a smile then this could be the role for you.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Generous employee discounts
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supporting work environment