The Opportunity
Are you a highly motivated and experienced individual ready to make a difference? We're looking for a dynamic Reception Manager to be the first point of contact for our guests, ensuring a positive experience from the moment they arrive.
What You'll Do:
1. Lead with Excellence: Manage the daily operations of the reception desk, ensuring all staff provide outstanding customer service.
2. Achieve Success: Monitor and ensure the achievement of key performance indicators, such as guest satisfaction and revenue targets.
3. Inspire & Motivate: Train, coach, and motivate reception staff to deliver exceptional guest service and handle any complaints or issues.
4. Build Relationships: Develop and maintain strong relationships with guests and other hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest experience.
5. Oversee Reservations: Ensure the reservations system is accurate and efficiently managed, handling guest bookings with precision.
6. Collaborate Effectively: Work with other departments to fulfill all guest requests and needs in a timely and efficient manner.
7. Manage Budgets: Oversee the reception budget, including labor costs and other expenses, ensuring financial efficiency.
Why Join Us:
8. Impactful Role: Play a crucial role in creating lasting impressions and exceptional guest experiences.
9. Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your expertise and provides opportunities for growth and development.
Benefits
10. Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
11. Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
12. Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
13. Eye care
14. Free legal & money advice
15. Counseling sessions
16. Hospital & death benefit plans
17. Cycle to work scheme
18. Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
19. Recipe ideas
20. Advice on keeping active and healthy living
21. Wellbeing podcasts and tv
22. Breathing exercises
23. 24/7 advice and support line
24. Team reward & recognition
25. Free meals on duty
26. Free parking
Ideal Candidate
27. At least 2 years of experience in a similar role within a hotel environment
28. Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to manage and motivate a team
29. Excellent communication skills and ability to build strong relationships with guests and colleagues
30. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
31. Experience with hotel management systems, such as PMS and reservation systems
32. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on achieving targets and driving revenue
33. A positive attitude and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
34. If you are an experienced and passionate hotel professional looking for a new challenge, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Hotel
With 149 luxurious bedrooms, guests can choose from a variety of dining options, including the newly refurbished lobby lounge, which offers all-day dining, and the exquisite Italian cuisine at ‘Marcos.’ The hotel also provides 24-hour room service and a well-equipped fitness club for guests to maintain their fitness routine.
Marco’s Italian also features a stylish and inviting atmosphere, perfect for both casual dining and special occasions. The restaurant’s ambiance, combined with its exceptional food and service, ensures a memorable dining experience for all guests
We take pride in offering a memorable experience for our guests. Our dedication to providing exceptional service ensures that all our guests leave feeling satisfied and content
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.