Receptionist Front Office

Valor Hospitality Partners, LLC; Chester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality organization in Chester is seeking a friendly and passionate Receptionist to provide exceptional service and set a positive tone for guest experiences. You will be the first point of contact, welcoming guests and assisting with inquiries about hotel services and the local area. Flexibility in scheduling is essential, and while experience in a branded hotel is a plus, full training will be provided. Join us for a rewarding career in hospitality with opportunities for growth and development.

Benefits

Team member hotel rates

Discounted stays for friends and family

Dining discounts

Free meals while on duty

High-street discounts

Cycle To Work Scheme savings

Refer-a-friend bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience in a branded hotel environment preferred but not essential.
• Ability to set the tone for guest experiences with a warm welcome.

Responsibilities

• Be the face of the hotel for guests and visitors.
• Provide information about hotel services and local area.
• Assist in creating memorable experiences for guests.

Skills

Natural hospitality charm

Passion for service

Flexibility in work schedule

Job description

£25,296.80 Per Annum / £12.21 Per Hour, 40 Hours per week

We are looking for a friendly, passionate and energetic Receptionist to join our team.

First impressions are everything and you will set the tone for every guest’s stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you’ll be ready with answers to any questions and be able to offer information about hotel services, facilities and the local area. Anything to help make the guests visit that bit more special.

You will be the face of our hotel, not just to guests staying on property but to guests visiting to use our restaurants, bars and meeting rooms.
You must have a natural hospitality charm and a passion for service.

Ideally you will have experience of working within a branded hotel environment but this isn’t essential and full training will be provided.

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview.

If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high‑street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay‑day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 37 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, voco, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans for 2025 and beyond.