The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our hotel team as a reception manager. As the first point of contact for guests, the reception manager plays a vital role in ensuring a positive guest experience from the moment they arrive.
Responsibilities:
1. Manage the daily operations of the reception desk, ensuring that all staff are providing excellent customer service to guests
2. Monitor and ensure the achievement of key performance indicators, such as guest satisfaction and revenue targets
3. Train, coach, and motivate reception staff to deliver exceptional guest service and handle any guest complaints or issues
4. Develop and maintain strong relationships with guests and other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
5. Oversee the reservations system and ensure that guest bookings are accurate and efficiently managed
6. Work with other departments to ensure that all guest requests and needs are fulfilled in a timely and efficient manner
7. Manage the reception budget, including labor costs and other expenses
Benefits
8. Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
9. Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
10. Eye care
11. Free legal & money advice
12. Counseling sessions
13. Hospital & death benefit plans
14. Cycle to work scheme
15. Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
16. Recipe ideas
17. Advice on keeping active and healthy living
18. Wellbeing podcasts and tv
19. Breathing exercises
20. 24/7 advice and support line
21. Team reward & recognition
22. Free meals on duty
23. Free parking
Ideal Candidate
24. At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a hotel environment
25. Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate a team
26. Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with guests and colleagues
27. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
28. Experience with hotel management systems, such as PMS and reservation systems
29. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving targets and driving revenue
30. A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
If you are an experienced and passionate hotel professional looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Hotel
Just 5 minutes from the M5 and a short taxi ride from Gloucester train station, you’ll find the Gloucester Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. Conveniently located between junctions 11A and 12 of the M5, the hotel is only a 5-7 minute drive from the motorway, whether you’re traveling north or south.
The hotel features 95 bedrooms, including 6 family rooms, and meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates. It also has a Civil Ceremony licence and a versatile wedding suite that can accommodate up to 200 guests. Guests can enjoy the health club, which includes a squash court, beauty treatment area, swimming pool, and children’s pool.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.