Hotel Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Full Time Hotel Receptionist
We are a 4* privately owned Hotel on the outskirts of Swindon with 108 bedrooms, 3 Bars, 2 Restaurants, extensive Conference & Banqueting facilities, Leisure Club & Secrets Beauty & Spa.
We are a busy venue with corporate delegates, leisure guests, celebrations events, Christmas Parties and much more. We are currently looking for a Full Time Receptionist to join our team.
You must be of smart professional appearance and attitude, be polite, friendly and able to offer excellent customer service at all times.
Duties will include:-
- welcome and greet guests
- answer and direct incoming calls
- inform guests of hotel rates and services
- make and confirm reservations for guests
- ensure proper room allocation
- check guests in/out
- confirm relevant guest information
- verify guest's payment method
- verify credit cards for authorization
- issue room keys and direct guests to their rooms
- compute all guest billings, accurately post charges to guest rooms and house accounts
- listen and respond to guest queries and requests both in-person and by phone
- provide accurate information about local attractions and services
- liaise with necessary staff including housekeeping and maintenance to address any problems raised by guests
You will need to be flexible to work 5 shifts over 7 days, including weekends and hours of work include 7am - 3pm, 10am - 6pm, 3pm - 11pm, 12 - 8pm on a rota basis.
The successful applicant for this role will deliver excellent customer service, have a positive ‘can do’ attitude, Must be confident, good communicator, friendly, approachable and hardworking.
Previous Hotel experience is preferred for this role.
Benefits include:-
Free Parking
Meal on Duty
Uniform Provided
Discounted Leisure Club Membership
NEST Pension Scheme
Employee of the Month Awards
Best Western Staff Discounts
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.25-£10.45 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Receptionist roles across Blunsdon House Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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