Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Schedule: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekly Hours: 42 / 5
Experience: Previous experience within Reception
or Reservations and knowledge of
Opera or similar Front Office system
would be advantageous, but full
training will be given.
Qualifications: Qualification in Hospitality and/or
Tourism is desirable.
Front Desk Receptionist
Our Front Office department is looking for someone with a professional, bright, friendly attitude, with a ‘can do’
approach to join our team. You will have a good level of English, both spoken and written. You will have the
ability to build a natural rapport with customers, with exceptional conversation.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to , guest check-ins / out, and general reception administration.
What we offer
Our employees also have access to a generous benefits package, including:
- Meals on Duty if living out and 3 meals a day for live in staff.
- Staff discounts on Hotel accommodation (subject to availability), Food & Beverage and Spa treatments.
- Friends & Family discounts within the hotel.
- Free car parking.
- Training & Development
- Refer a friend reward scheme – if you successfully refer someone.
After a successful probation we offer free medical insurance and a reduced membership on our exceptional
gym facilities.
High quality staff accommodation is available (subject to availability. All rooms are of a high quality, furnished
with a double or single bed (subject to availability), wardrobe, bedside cabinets and chest of drawers, windows
are fitted with wooden blinds and all have ensuite bathroom facilities. The accommodation also offers a
communal kitchen and laundry room.
If the above is of interest, please email your detailed CV and cover letter to recruitment@defrance.co.uk
Settled or pre-settled status applicants will be considered first.
Please note: Should you not hear from us within 10 days, your application has been unsuccessful and we shall
not be pursuing you application any further. Thank you
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 Receptionist roles across Hotel de France'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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