This job expired on 19th February 2025
Head Receptionist Hotel
Lion Quays Resort is an 82 bedroom, 4-star Hotel and Spa. Perfectly located on the waterside near Oswestry, Shropshire it's a perfect setting for a relaxing stay, dining, spa getaways and business travel. Our mission is to be the number one choice by consistently providing the highest levels of hospitality, with passion for exceptional guest care delivered by enthusiastic and knowledgeable team with a commitment to make difference each day.
Primary Job Purpose:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic Head Receptionist to join our team. The successful Head Receptionist will ensure the smooth running of the front desk and all reservation and reception duties. Maximise customer satisfaction and maintain good customer relations. Ensure adherence to all procedures sealing with advance reservations, checking in of guests and preparation of bills. Ensure and excellent service at all times. To accurately complete all reception and reservation documentation.
Roles and Responsibilities for a Head Receptionist:
To manage and demonstrate high customer care within the team to meet the service requirements of the hotel
To train staff for the full reception department in order to ensure a highly motivated and efficient team.
To train all staff on float and safe procedures.
Recruit, maintain and develop a strong team.
Champion a training culture within the team that maintains knowledge and skills within the team and encourages and nurtures talent for succession planning.
Assured financial awareness to include: Banking Procedures; P.C.I; No-shows; Gift Vouchers; Guest Recharges; Temp accounts
Maximise Room Sales.
Ensure staff rotas are set up to manage the needs of the business.
Inform the Group Revenue Manager of any changes made to revenue detailed on the system.
To be budget focused and to comply with departmental manning budget.
To assist the reservations manager in caring out all administration duties relevant to front of house.
To assist and devise good work practices in developing and improving guest care and account procedures.
Liaise and develop good working practices between specifically with the Revenue Manager and all other department in the hotel.
To maximise selling opportunities by adding customer value at every opportunity.
To handle customer complaints promptly and professionally, demonstrating genuine customer care.
Aim to achieve daily targets set by Group Revenue Manager and General Manager.
In the absence of the Revenue Manager, support the reception and reservations team.
To undertake any other duties requested by management.
To comply with all legal requirements in respect of health, safety and welfare of staff and customers.
To be responsible to completing all absence procedures for their team and complete all necessary HR paperwork require for existing and new team members.
All staff of the company are required to make themselves available for training and communication meetings, for which advance notice will normally be given.
Ensure they and all their staff attend fire training as required by law and to be familiar with the departmental responsibilities.
To carry out duty management shifts on a rota basis
It is the responsibility of each individual employee to be aware of the principles of good health and safety within their own workplace, and to have regard for any directions concerning health and safety within their place of work.
This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as specified by their manager.
Key Skills for a Head Receptionist:
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications with good keyboard skills
Strong administration skills with a sound knowledge of MS Office
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent time management and attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
All staff Key Performance Measures
Our values underpin everything we do here at LQ Resorts and staff should ensure that these are at the fore front of what they do, day to day.
To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time
To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship not a onetime event
To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in the workplace that encourages an open honest and supportive culture, by working together to create excellence.
To create an organisation with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with
To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions for all
To gain a reputation for delivering financial performance and being consumed and enthralled about business.
Benefits
LQ Resorts will offer you a fantastic working environment with plenty of opportunity to make a difference each day. In addition, you will receive:
Discounts across the resort, including family and friends
Free onsite parking
Progression and career development opportunities.
Pension Scheme
Free staff food on shift
Free gym membership
Access to wellness programmes
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: Up to £26, 500per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking
Wellness programmes
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)
About the role
Lion Quays Resort is an 82 bedroom, 4-star Hotel and Spa. Perfectly located on the waterside near Oswestry, Shropshire it's a perfect setting for a relaxing stay, dining, spa getaways and business travel. Our mission is to be the number one choice by consistently providing the highest levels of hospitality, with passion for exceptional guest care delivered by enthusiastic and knowledgeable team with a commitment to make difference each day.
Primary Job Purpose:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-motivated and enthusiastic Head Receptionist to join our team. The successful Head Receptionist will ensure the smooth running of the front desk and all reservation and reception duties. Maximise customer satisfaction and maintain good customer relations. Ensure adherence to all procedures sealing with advance reservations, checking in of guests and preparation of bills. Ensure and excellent service at all times. To accurately complete all reception and reservation documentation.
Roles and Responsibilities for a Head Receptionist:
To manage and demonstrate high customer care within the team to meet the service requirements of the hotel
To train staff for the full reception department in order to ensure a highly motivated and efficient team.
To train all staff on float and safe procedures.
Recruit, maintain and develop a strong team.
Champion a training culture within the team that maintains knowledge and skills within the team and encourages and nurtures talent for succession planning.
Assured financial awareness to include: Banking Procedures; P.C.I; No-shows; Gift Vouchers; Guest Recharges; Temp accounts
Maximise Room Sales.
Ensure staff rotas are set up to manage the needs of the business.
Inform the Group Revenue Manager of any changes made to revenue detailed on the system.
To be budget focused and to comply with departmental manning budget.
To assist the reservations manager in caring out all administration duties relevant to front of house.
To assist and devise good work practices in developing and improving guest care and account procedures.
Liaise and develop good working practices between specifically with the Revenue Manager and all other department in the hotel.
To maximise selling opportunities by adding customer value at every opportunity.
To handle customer complaints promptly and professionally, demonstrating genuine customer care.
Aim to achieve daily targets set by Group Revenue Manager and General Manager.
In the absence of the Revenue Manager, support the reception and reservations team.
To undertake any other duties requested by management.
To comply with all legal requirements in respect of health, safety and welfare of staff and customers.
To be responsible to completing all absence procedures for their team and complete all necessary HR paperwork require for existing and new team members.
All staff of the company are required to make themselves available for training and communication meetings, for which advance notice will normally be given.
Ensure they and all their staff attend fire training as required by law and to be familiar with the departmental responsibilities.
To carry out duty management shifts on a rota basis
It is the responsibility of each individual employee to be aware of the principles of good health and safety within their own workplace, and to have regard for any directions concerning health and safety within their place of work.
This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as specified by their manager.
Key Skills for a Head Receptionist:
Excellent customer service skills.
Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications with good keyboard skills
Strong administration skills with a sound knowledge of MS Office
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Excellent time management and attention to detail.
Ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines.
All staff Key Performance Measures
Our values underpin everything we do here at LQ Resorts and staff should ensure that these are at the fore front of what they do, day to day.
To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time
To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship not a onetime event
To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in the workplace that encourages an open honest and supportive culture, by working together to create excellence.
To create an organisation with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with
To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions for all
To gain a reputation for delivering financial performance and being consumed and enthralled about business.
Benefits
LQ Resorts will offer you a fantastic working environment with plenty of opportunity to make a difference each day. In addition, you will receive:
Discounts across the resort, including family and friends
Free onsite parking
Progression and career development opportunities.
Pension Scheme
Free staff food on shift
Free gym membership
Access to wellness programmes
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: Up to £26, 200per year
Benefits:
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Gym membership
On-site parking
Wellness programmes
Schedule:
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Experience:
Customer service: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (preferred)
LQ Resorts
LQ is a family run, collection of quality destination led Hotel Resorts.
About Us Langstone Quays Resort sits on the beautiful and historic Chichester harbour, on the northern tip of Hayling Island in the heart of the Hampshire coastline. Langstone Quays has been lovingly and thoughtfully refurbished, creating a unique blend of amazing experiences throughout across unrivalled hotel, restaurant, leisure, meeting and event spaces Lion Quays Resort sits on the beautiful and historic Oswestry waterways, on the banks of the Llangollen Canal in the heart of the Shropshire countryside. Lion Quays has been lovingly and painstakingly built from the ground up, creating a unique blend of amazing experiences throughout the Resort, across unrivalled hotel, restaurant, spa, leisure, meeting and event spaces. Ufford Park Resort is nestled in the beautiful and historic parkland, on the heritage Suffolk Coast Ufford Park boasts elegant and modern accommodation, an award winning golf course, Suffolk’s only two-tiered driving range and new spa and club A unique blend of amazing experiences throughout the Resort, across unrivalled hotel, restaurant, spa, leisure, meeting and event spaces.
Why LQ Resorts ? Our Company LQ is a family run, collection of quality destination led Hotel Resorts. Its family ethos, values and vision are well known to those who choose to spend their quality time with us. LQ Resorts work incredibly hard to put the guest experience at the heart of all it does and to develop long term relationships with our guests and never seeing them as a one- time event. A passion for hospitality is supported by the obsession with developing the very best services and facilities for our guests, delivered by an enthusiastic, enthralled team within an open, honest and supportive culture, working together to create excellence. Our Values To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship, not just a onetime event To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in a workplace that encourages an open, honest supportive culture, by working together to create excellence. To create an organise with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with. To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions Our Employees Are a vital part of LQ Resorts . Supporting our team’s physical and mental health Providing free gym membership Delivering employee recognition programmes to reward hard work and effort. Creating an environment that supports the development of skills, knowledge, qualifications and career progression Discounts across all Resorts, to encourage leisure time
Our benefits
At LQ Resorts, we don’t just create vacations—we craft experiences that guests remember for a lifetime. And we want you on our team to help us make every moment count. Are you ready to turn every workday into a journey of discovery and delight? Join us at LQ Resorts, where your career is a getaway.
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Flexible schedule
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Free parking
Competitive salary
Preferential room rates
Discount on meals purchased
Long service recognition
Free meals during shifts
Free parking or Discounted parking
Head Receptionist Hotel
LQ is a family run, collection of quality destination led Hotel Resorts.