Job Ref: 12440 Branch: Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel Location: Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel, Edinburgh Salary/Benefits: £12.67 per hour plus excellent benefits company and Perks Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Hours per week: 40 Posted date: 29/09/2025 Closing date: 12/11/2025 Why join Apex Hotels? You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as a Front Office Receptionist in Edinburgh. We genuinely care about our guests and each other and we show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. We encourage you to bring your own unique personality to the role and being yourself whilst working as part of the Guest Services Team as we believe it is our personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes: 29 days holiday Training and development from day one Employee events and celebrations Inhouse company interactive employee communication APP Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working. Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date. £200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team. Following your first successful 3 months, you’ll also receive …… Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform “Treat Yourself Here”, unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family. Involvement in our employee recognition schemes Long service recognition Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two 50% discount in our restaurants Cycle to Work Scheme Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family Spa treatments and product discounts Life Assurance cover Starting your Journey: As a Front Office Receptionist, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of service to all our guests. Working in Reception offering a warm welcome to all our guests you will ensure the building is safe and secure and that all guests requirements are catered for. You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will love. You will be responsible for your own work and take pride in the high standard of customer service and organisation whilst adhering to all health and safety guidelines. Joining the dedicated Front Office department, you will: Greet our guests with a friendly hello and an infectious smile. Ensure that the Guest Check in/out procedure is seamless. Provide accurate information to Guests regarding the local area as well as offering an excellent overall knowledge of all Hotel facilities and services. Answer phone calls and emails Create brilliant customer service and a fun environment in order to promote guest loyalty As a Front Office Receptionist, you will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately the service provided to our guests before, during and after their stay. You will love chatting to our guests offering help and assistance, you will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and all with a smile and infectious personality! On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Front Office Receptionist. With this in mind, we are looking for a Front Office Receptionist who: Can deliver excellent standards Uses initiative is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work has a customer service attitude has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work load provides excellent attention to detail holds a genuine desire to provide a Warmer Welcome to our guests We encourage you to bring your true self to work - we recruit for attitude and train for skill. We’ll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun and fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. So, whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there’s a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. We’re an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey. Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel The Hotel is located in the centre of the Grassmarket, the hub of Edinburgh’s Old Town, looking up to Edinburgh Castle. You can walk anywhere in the city centre from here and it’s exceptionally convenient for the transport links at Waverley Train Station, buses around the city and Old Town attractions. The Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel has master suites with stunning Edinburgh Castle views and Agua restaurant, which serves succulent fine dining selections alongside savoury sides and nibbles. The restaurant bar also offers one of Edinburgh City Centre's most comprehensive wine lists and an array of expertly prepared cocktails.