Part-time Receptionist/General Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Alexandra Court Hotel is a Boutique wedding and event venue situated in the heart of Congleton. We are looking for a part-time Receptionist/General Assistant to provide clerical, administrative and financial support to the Director of Business. This will include maintenance of records, written and electronic origination of letters, photocopying, scanning and phone calls.
Your day-to-day tasks will include:
- Managing telephone and email reservations/enquiries via Rez Control (Property Management System)
- Meet and Greet Customers on a daily basis
- Checking In/Checking Out of Guests
- Daily banking and updating internal systems with payments received.
- Maintaining the sales and purchase ledger system.
- Accurately enter and reconcile all bank transactions into Xero.
- Assist with month end procedures.
- File and scan paperwork as required.
- Demonstrate flexibility in an ever changing and improving environment, coupled with a positive attitude and a high standard of self conduct.
Due to the nature of the business being a Boutique hotel it is important for the ideal candidate to understand that their duties will also include other tasks such as:
- Serving breakfast to guests - taking breakfast orders
- Kitchen Duties - Cleaning up following breakfast service
- Cleaning Duties - Assist in the cleaning of communal areas of the hotel: hoovering/polishing/mopping
- Serving at the bar - replenishing stocks within the bar
- Waiting on at Functions/Weddings
The role is part time, approximately 32 hours per week, with a starting pay of £10.75 per hour increasing to £11.25 per hour after a successful 6-month probationary period. Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the business; specific shift patterns include breakfast (early starts from 6:45am weekdays/8am on a weekend) & evenings (late finishes of 10pm/11pm), weekdays, weekends and public holidays and the need to provide cover for holidays and during busy periods especially at functions is essential. Hours of work will be discussed at interview stage to give clarity.
Specific requirements of the successful candidate:
- Previous experience in a SME background preferably in the hospitality sector.
- Good numeracy and computer literacy skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Team player and willing to provide additional support to Management and colleagues.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Ability to work using own initiative and motivation.
- Willingness to adapt to change.
- Strong admin and computer skills with the confidence to learn new systems.
Required experience:
- Previous experience in a SME background preferably in the hospitality sector.
- 1 year preferably, front of house/customer service with a knowledge of hotel finance systems.
- All training will be provided.
Salary: Dependent upon age and experience
Work remotely
- No
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32 per week
Salary: From £10.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 08/04/2023
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 Part-time Receptionist/General Assistant roles across The Alexandra Court 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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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