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Full-time position, 40 hours
Your country home away from home, nestled within 12 acres of picturesque Hertfordshire countryside. Sopwell House is a luxurious, family-owned Georgian country house hotel offering timeless elegance and modern comfort. We're proud to be a place where exceptional service is delivered with warmth, pride and purpose.
At Sopwell House, we live by our Vision, Purpose and Values.
- We are dedicated to creating a world of 'Perfect Contentment' for both our team members and guests alike, 'Spreading kindness one act at a time' along the way.
- Our team pride themselves on 'Performing with Drive and Serving with Soul' in everything we do.
Your role in our family:
- Greet guests and open doors for arriving and departing guests with a warm, friendly welcome
- Keep the forecourt, entrance and lobby areas tidy and presentable at all times
- Assist guests with luggage and offer directions and information about the hotel
- Park, retrieve and manoeuvre guest vehicles with care, keeping keys secure at all times
- Arrange taxis for guests and visitors and help with any transport needs
- Respond to guest queries and requests, resolving complaints promptly and following up where needed
- Cover night shifts on occasion and support the wider Front Office team as required
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What we're looking for:
- Previous experience in a similar front of house or guest-facing role, ideally within a luxury hotel
- A full, valid driving licence for parking and retrieving guest vehicles
- Excellent guest service skills with a warm, courteous and professional manner
- Ability to stay calm and attentive, even during busy periods
- Flexibility to work shifts including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and occasional nights
- Good knowledge of the hotel's facilities and local area to assist guests confidently
The best bit:
- Learning and Development: Access our digital learning platform, and various courses to enhance your knowledge and skills
- Health & Wellbeing: Benefit from our interactive health and wellbeing platform and Employee Assistance Program.
- Health care cash plans: take advantage of our Health Care cash plan benefits, including 24-hours access to a GP.
- Discounted food and beverage, accommodation and spa for you and your family
- Discounts on Spa treatments and Spa days in our award-winning Cottonmill Spa
- Discount on Spa products
- Refer a Friend Scheme: earn up to £1,000 referral fee when you recommend someone to work with us
- Preferred Hotel Group discounted global hotel rates
- Free staff meals and parking
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Equal Opportunities
We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at tamanager@sopwellhouse.co.uk
Right to Work
Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in the UK. Proof of documentation will be required in line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Next Steps
If you're shortlisted, we'll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.
We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. Please be advised that if you have not received a response within 14 days, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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