Clermont Hotel Group
Hotel Receptionist
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Thistle Holborn - The Kingsley
Contract: Flexible
Payment: Hourly
Salary: £13.50 per hour + commissions
About the Hotel
The Kingsley by Thistle is a classic Edwardian hotel, near Covent Garden, Holborn and Oxford Street. The Kingsley has been awarded 4-star status and has 129 bedrooms and seven meeting rooms. The team is relatively small and close-knit in keeping with the property's combination of modern comforts and historic charm.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll work mainly on the Reception desk, ensuring that every guest feels warmly welcomed and supported throughout their stay. While experience with Opera is a plus, what matters most is your dedication to creating memorable experiences. Your proactive, calm approach will be essential in anticipating guest needs and resolving any queries with ease even during busy times. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build connections and deliver truly personalized service, going beyond Check-in and Check-Out to make each guest feel at home.
- Work mainly on the Reception desk
- Ensure every guest feels warmly welcomed and supported throughout their stay
- Anticipate guest needs and resolve any queries with ease
- Build connections and deliver personalized service
Our Front of House Team operates on a shift rota, so you’ll need to be comfortable working five days out of seven, with a mix of early and late shifts.
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What You’ll Bring
- A genuine passion for guest service and creating warm, personalized experiences
- The ability to remain calm and collected in a busy, guest-facing environment
- A friendly, open personality that makes guests and team members feel valued
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset in anticipating guest needs
- Willingness to work flexibly as part of a shift-based schedule
What You’ll Get In Return
As well as all the things you'd expect from us, such as great staff areas to recharge in, wholesome meals on duty, pension and healthcare schemes, we’ll take care of you at every step of your journey so that you can take care of our guests.
Career Development & Growth
- We’re here to support your journey, whatever that may look like. Our award-winning Academy will help you navigate your tailored career pathway with the tools and development designed for you to grow and to unlock your unique potential.
Financial Wellbeing
- You Work Hard, So We’ll Always Help Your Money Work Hard For You!
- Some Of The Great Things You Can Take Advantage Of Include
- Wage Stream – You’ll be paid monthly, but have access to your earned salary before payday should you need it
- Discounts & Perks – Savings on 1000’s of retailers, dining, hotel stays, and much more for you and those close to you
- Refer a Friend – Earn up to £1000 when friends join our team
- Interest-Free Loans – Season ticket loans to make commuting easier
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Mental & Physical Well-being
- We’re here to support your well-being, whenever and wherever you need it.
- On-Site Mental Health First Aiders
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Line – Free, confidential advice
- Be Well Platform – Our Online fitness and wellness resources
- Gym Discounts & Cycle to Work Scheme
Recognition & Community
- We’re proud of everything we achieve, so we always celebrate our extraordinary team and culture.
- ‘Wonderful People’ Awards – Monthly, quarterly, and annual recognition
- Social & Seasonal Events – Fun, inclusive celebrations
- People Council – A platform for every voice
- Paid Volunteering Days – Give back to causes close to you
At Clermont Hotel Group everyone is welcome. We are committed to having an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply for roles with us.
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