Hotel Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
As Receptionist your key responsibilities include:
· Providing a friendly and efficient service to guests at all times ensuring company policy and procedures are complied with at all times
· Being knowledgeable to promote the hotel and its facilities to guests, while dealing with guest queries/complaints promptly, referring to the Duty Manager, where appropriate
· Providing accurate shift handovers ensuring all items requiring attention are detailed in handover diary and the shift checklist is completed to required standard
· Carry out float checks and handle all cash transactions accurately throughout the shift including the issue/use of safety deposit boxes
· Being aware of special promotions operating in the hotel, ensuring they offered to maximize occupancy/revenue
· Ensuring all information is communicated to the relevant department in the interest of providing excellent customer service including being aware of specific daily functions/events, in order to deal with enquiries efficiently and effectively
· To be fully aware of and understand Fire, Bomb, Health and Safety and emergency procedures.
What we are looking for:
· Previous experience in a quality hotel
· Excellent communications skills
· The ability to work well under pressure with a positive, ‘can do’ attitude
· Excellent customer service skills
· Experience of using a Front Office Management system, e.g., Rezlynx, EPOS
· Ability to work on a rota basis, including weekend work. Typical shifts are 07:00-15:30 or 15:00-23:30, as the business requires
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: From £10.42 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aberdeen, AB11 5PY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
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 Rox Hotel Aberdeen'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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