Reception Manager
Department- Front of House
Reporting to: Hotel Operations Manager
Purpose of the role:
· To lead and inspire the Front of House team (Reception, Concierge, Nights) to provide the highest level of service;
· To oversee the day to day operations of Front of House with a focus on guest satisfaction and service delivery;
Duties and Key Responsibilities:
· To create a positive, energetic, standards-driven, results-focused working environment
· To act as a mentor and role model for the FOH team
· To inspire and develop each team member to reach their fullest potential
· To oversee and monitor departmental training programmes
· To ensure all hotel standards are consistently delivered and guest expectations exceeded
· To manage performance and set targets for the FOH team
· To manage guest relations and ensure guest feedback is responded to in a timely and appropriate manner
· To attend meetings representing the department and relaying all vital information to the FOH team
· To communicate effectively with all departments and build strong working relationships
· To promote awareness of hotel events and create a culture of strong product knowledge within the team
· To operate a recruiting for excellence policy ensuring the highest calibre of new FOH team members
· To ensure all departmental Standard Operating Procedures are adhered to
Key Requirements:
Proactive approach / Attention to detail / Demonstrate Initiative / Absolute professionalism at all times / High standard of personal grooming
Skills and Experience:
Relevant hotel experience in a similar establishment
Company Benefits:
- 28 days paid holiday per annum, including bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Career progression through training and development
- Staff car parking
- Free meal whilst on duty in our staff restaurant
- Friends and Family bedroom rate of £85 (including tax and breakfast) at Danesfield House Hotel and Spa
- Discount of 15% on products used in the Spa
- Discount of 50% on treatments taken in the Spa
- Discount of 25% on products in the Gift Shop
- Discount of 50% off Food and Drink up to maximum of 6 people (all bookings require prior authorisation)
Contract type: Permanent full-time
Hours: 45 hours per week/ 5 days out of 7
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person