Hotel Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
THE ROLE
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time Hotel Receptionist in this privately owned, luxury 35-bedroom hotel right on the coast. This position makes it essential to have previous hotel reception experience. The successful candidate must be able to deliver great customer service and be fully computer literate. The role includes hotel reception shifts, where duties include checking guests in and out, guest billing, making reservations, answering telephone calls and balancing of business on a daily basis.
This role will include regular weekend work and applicants must be flexible in their working arrangements. Shifts are normally early or late shifts starting at 7.30am until 3.30pm and from 3.00pm finishing at 11.00pm, so own transport is essential if live in is not required.
MORE ABOUT US
The Wentworth Hotel is a truly independent hotel and has been in the same family for over 100 years. We are perfectly located at the northern end of Aldeburgh, yet very close to the town centre and across the road from the sea. The Wentworth is consistently the number one hotel in Aldeburgh on TripAdvisor. We believe in traditional values, while offering our guests comfortable, stylish surroundings and personal service.
Live in facilities in the hotel are available, if required, at a cost of only £45 per week, inclusive of own room, food, all utilities and WIFI access.
Should your application be of interest to us we will make contact with you for an interview.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £22,250.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aldeburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
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 Wentworth 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 £22,250 - £22,250 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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