Receptionist - HI Reading

Valor Hospitality Careers UK; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality provider in the UK is seeking a passionate Receptionist to join their team in Reading. The ideal candidate will offer a warm welcome and assist guests with inquiries to enhance their stay. This role allows for flexible shifts, includes opportunities for career development, and offers a range of exclusive discounts and wellness programs for employees. Full training will be provided to ensure success in a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Team member rates at UK hotels

50% discount on dining

Free meals while on duty

Access to employee assistance programs

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

Healthcare Cash Plan options

Qualifications

• Natural hospitality charm and passion for service.
• Experience within a branded hotel environment preferred but not essential.
• Flexibility to work a range of shifts.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone for guests' stays with a warm welcome.
• Provide information about hotel services and local area.
• Ensure exceptional guest visits through attentive service.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Passion for service

Experience in hospitality

Job description

Receptionist

£25,396.80 per annum (£12.21 per hour), 40 hours per week (5 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.

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well‑fueled.
• 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.

Across the UK, we currently operate 37 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans for 2025 and beyond.