About the Company
Dine on the Terrace overlooking the lake, experience a luxurious spa treatment or play one of only three golf courses on the island, this is the perfect base to explore the wonderful island of Guernsey.
About the Role
- The role of a Reception Manager is to be responsible for ensuring that the Reception Team consistently delivers exceptional service, putting the guest at the heart of all activities.
- You will be leading the team in the effective delivery of department goals, planning and organising work activities, seeking to continuously improve ways of working and engaging the team to do the same.
- Maintaining a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and engaging the team with training and upsell initiatives. Building effective relationships to create a positive learning environment will be a key requirement to ensure the success of the department and team. Making clear, confident decisions, will be second nature to you, consulting with others where needed ensuring you all reach the same goals.
- Being able to demonstrate a good understanding of business financials including labour costs, forecasting and budgets.
- Most of all we will want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Passionate Hand Picked Team.
- Previous experience working at Management level within Reception or Front Office is a requirement for this role. Ideally with an 4/5-star luxury hotel. Having a good working knowledge of Opera is desirable but not essential.
- Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing teams, and you will enjoy motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and full potential.
- Being driven to deliver outstanding and memorable customer service, ensuring our guests feel at home will be your passion and motivation.
- You will be excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests.
- Most of all, you will have a professional, organised and friendly approach and be able to anticipate our guests needs and create memories.
Company Benefits
- A competitive salary package of £34,240 per year plus a share of service charge.
- This is a Full-Time role working 5 days out of 7 including weekends on a rota basis, 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.
- Life assurance scheme.
- Employee Assistance Program to support you with whatever life throws at you.
- Company Sickness Scheme Benefit.
- 29 days holiday per year including bank holidays, increasing to 33 days including bank holidays with length of service.
- Forward career progression, with access to our In House and external training programs, including apprenticeships up to level 7, which are all supported by our learning and development team.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast & 25% discount on all food & drink. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds! Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays)
- Online retail discount platform offering thousands of savings with high street retailers and restaurants as well as a health and well-being platform.
- Opportunity to make lifelong friendships and be part of team that celebrates Diversity and Inclusion.