Job Ref: CH2506
Branch: Thainstone House
Location: Inverurie, Aberdeenshire
Salary/Benefits: Extensive benefits package + service charge up to £2000 per year
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 28/08/2025
Closing date: 30/09/2025
Join Crerar Hotels – Where Passion Meets Hospitality
Are you looking for a rewarding career in hospitality? At Crerar Hotels, we believe in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests – and that starts with YOU Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, we have fantastic opportunities across our stunning hotels in Scotland and in the Lake District.
As a Head Receptionist at Crerar Hotels, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the reception department, delivering exceptional service to our guests. You will oversee check-ins, check-outs, and manage reservations, while also responding to inquiries regarding rooms, the restaurant, functions, and events. With prior experience in cash handling, reservation systems, and team leadership, you will maintain composure under pressure and anticipate the needs of our guests. Additionally, you will take a commercial approach by attending sales meetings, maximising revenue through upselling, and managing rates effectively. Strong administrative skills, flexibility, and a passion for customer service are essential, along with the ability to recruit, train, and develop your team to ensure a high standard of service is consistently maintained.
Why Work with Us?
At Crerar Hotels, we truly value our team, and that's why we offer:
* Wagestream – Get instant access to your earned wages when you need them.
* YuLife – Enjoy health and well-being rewards, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Virtual GP appointments.
* Echo – Our brand-new communications platform keeps you connected and engaged.
* Career Development – We invest in our people with fantastic training and progression opportunities.
* Employee recognition and reward scheme – celebrating anniversaries from 1 year onwards with incredible awards, vouchers and extra holiday days.
* Exclusive Discounts – Stay, dine, and relax at our beautiful hotels at special team rates.
* Work in Breathtaking Locations – From the Scottish Highlands to coastal escapes, our hotels are truly spectacular
Be Part of Something Special.
Come and join a team that cares about its people and delivers amazing experiences every day. Apply now and start your journey with Crerar Hotels
Do you believe it's essential to exceed expectations?
Then we want to work with you
Thainstone House has a rich history, dating back to the 18th century. Once a grand private home, it's now an elegant Aberdeenshire hotel where guests are welcomed with warmth and traditional Scottish hospitality.
Because the team at Thainstone House are on a mission: to create memories that last a lifetime. We're highly motivated, driven to succeed and focussed on making our guests' journey the best it can be. Of course, we also like to have a good time along the way.
Standing proudly in acres of its own woodland, Thainstone House is less than 10 minutes' drive from the small town of Inverurie. The locals are polite, humble people - the kind who appreciate the Scottish produce available in their independent shops, lovely restaurants and great bars.
Inverurie offers all the amenities of modern life, too. It's well connected, with direct trains running regularly to Aberdeen, taking just 25 minutes, as well as to Inverness. Aberdeen airport is only 20 minutes' drive away, with flights across the UK and to a handful of European destinations.
As a beautiful mansion house in such an ideal location, Thainstone House is a popular choice for weddings, as well as spa and leisure guests and business travellers. Working here is an opportunity to further your career as part of a successful, award-winning team.
Can we tempt you to join us?
Three reasons to choose a career with Crerar Hotels
* Destination locations
Scotland provides a sought-after quality of life, ideal for outdoorsy types. Urbanites may find there are limitations, with reduced public transport, small local shops and occasionally - the ultimate modern hardship - patchy phone signal. But those who take that in their stride find that they discover true peace and quiet, wake up to incredible scenery and have Scotland's natural larder to feast on daily.
* Talent development
We always aim to progress staff internally where possible, which means a number of our team have been with us long-term. They've chosen to make a life in one (or more) of our locations, building themselves a varied career in the Scottish hospitality industry.
* Shaped by our values
We share the spirit of Scotland through our values. We take pride in providing a truly authentic experience; we're warm in personality, curious to get to know our guests and confident in sharing our knowledge. We take what we do seriously, but our humour means we also see the lighter side. Above all, we're comfortable saying, "we are who we are"