RECEPTION MANAGER

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Reception Manager to join our lovely team where you will have full accountability for leading our dedicated Reception team and delivering impeccable family stays that are both magical and memorable. You will oversee all aspects of guest interactions and reservations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience as soon as our guests arrive!

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Responsibilities

• Oversee all guest interactions, including check-ins, check-outs, enquiries, and special requests, ensuring a personalised and memorable experience.
• Coordinate room reservations, and monitor occupancy levels, maximising revenue and guest satisfaction.
• Manage and supervise the Reception team, providing leadership and guidance.
• Collaborate with other departments, including housekeeping, maintenance, and food and beverage, to coordinate guest services.
• Ensure all financial transactions related to FOH operations are accurate with full responsibility for the departmental budget, including payroll.

Requirements

• Previous Reception experience is essential and ideally from within the hospitality industry, preferably in a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Charisma, an engaging personality with a passion for hospitality and excellent service.
• Ability to interact with all guests, and to have fun, engaging with our younger guests.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, and handle challenging situations with professionalism.
• Competent level of IT proficiency
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• EarlyPay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Pay

Salary: £33,500-£35,000 DOE per annum plus service charge and benefits.

Schedule

This a permanent full time position at 40 hours per week (including weekends)