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Receptionist in Windermere

On-site in Windermere·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 12 Nov)

Thwaites

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Our summary

Work mode
On-site, Windermere
Contract
Permanent, full-time hours
Closing date
Apply by Thursday 31 December
Holiday
28 days holiday

Skills

Nice to have

Thwaites is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Windermere.

Requirements

What we're looking for

You will have previous hands-on experience working in a high quality Four-Star or Five-Star hotel in a receptionist role. You will have exemplary communication skills with the ability to work well with others to represent the Company and the hotel in a loyal, professional, and knowledgeable manner. You will have confident computer skills and previous experience working with RezLynx would be advantageous. You will have the flexibility to work hours dependent on workload and seasonal requirements.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary with an excellent benefits package and monthly gratuities

The role

We are looking for an experienced Receptionist to report to the Reception Manager and deliver a five-star guest experience. You will be responsible for ensuring that we offer a warm welcome and a personal and professional service to the guests that visit our beautiful property located on stunning Lake Windermere.

What you'll do

  • Provide genuine, warm hospitable service to all of our guests, ensuring an exceptional guest experience at all times
  • Have impeccable knowledge of hotel bedroom stock and hotels facilities to offer the best service to guests
  • Check guests in and out, showing efficiency and friendliness at all times
  • Recognise and acknowledge regular guests and their requirements
  • Ensuring the department offers a prompt, courteous, knowledgeable response to telephone calls
  • Be able to recommend and talk to guests knowledgably about places to go and things to do in the local area
  • To contribute towards the maximisation of bedroom sales and deliver high levels of revenue control
  • To ensure all security procedures with regards to guest's belongings such as luggage, storage or deliveries are carried out with the upmost care and attention from all team members

How you'll work

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 40 hours per week

We will happily discuss flexible working options to support with personal life, including rotas to support with school drop off and pick up.

Who are we looking for?

As an experienced Receptionist, you will take pride in the delivery of exceptional hospitality and customer service, either face-to-face at the hotel or by telephone and demonstrate the ability to meet guest requirements and go that extra mile.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

  • Competitive rate of pay, above NLW
  • Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
  • Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
  • Pension and Life assurance
  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
  • Apprenticeships available
  • An engaging & supportive work environment

About Thwaites

Industry
Pubs and Hotels

In their own words

About the company & team

Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.

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