Job Description

Job Ref:

12490

Branch:

Apex City of Bath Hotel

Location:

Apex City of Bath Hotel, Bath

Salary/Benefits:

12.42 per hour plus excellent benefits company and perks

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

Shift pattern:

4 days on 4 days off pattern. Working 12 hour shifts, typically 0800-2000 or 1100-2300

Hours per week:

40.25

Posted date:

14/10/2025

Closing date:

27/11/2025

Why join Apex Hotels?

You will receive a warm welcome into the Apex family on joining us as a Front Office Receptionist in Bath. You will genuinely care about our guests and our team. We show this through our family values of Trust, Passion, Friendliness and Teamwork. We encourage you to bring your own unique personality to the role and being yourself whilst working as part of the Guest Services team as we believe it is your personality, style and friendliness that makes Apex Hotels.



You will meet great people, have fun at work, develop new friendships, learn new skills, and of course you will also receive a competitive rate of pay and a generous range of employee benefits which includes:


20.5 days holiday based on 4 on 4 off shift pattern

Training and development from day one

Employee events and celebrations

In house company interactive employee communication APP

Entry to our state-of-the-art gym and pools

Healthy meals to enjoy while you're working.

Access to an external Employee Assistance Programme

Financial Wellbeing App, allowing you the flexibility to get paid earlier than your normal monthly pay date.

200 referral bonus when your friends or family join the team.

Paid incentives for upsells within the department




Following your first successful 3 months, you'll also receive ......


Access to our discounts and wellbeing platform "Treat Yourself Here", unlocking savings and experiences for you and your family.

Involvement in our employee recognition schemes

Long service recognition

Probation pass and annual anniversary complimentary guest experience overnight stay and dinner for two

50% discount in our restaurants

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted room rates for employees, friends, and family

Spa treatments and product discounts

Life Assurance cover

Starting your Journey:

As a Front Office Receptionist, you will be responsible for delivering a high level of service to all our guests. Working in Reception and offering a warm welcome to all our guests you will ensure the building is safe and secure and that all guests requirements are catered for.



You will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests and provide a personal experience our guests will want to share.



You will be responsible for your own work and take pride in the high standard of customer service and organisation whilst adhering to all health and safety guidelines.



As a Front Office Receptionist you will embrace every opportunity to create extra special moments for our guests to provide a personal experience our guests will want to share.



Joining the dedicated Front Office department, you will:


Greet our guests with a friendly hello and an infectious smile.

Ensure that the Guest Check in/out procedure is seamless.

Offer guests an excellent overall knowledge of all Hotel facilities and servicesFollow daily checklists and ensure all tasks are being actioned throughout the day.

Answer action phone calls, emails, online reviews, third party messenger inboxes and live chat with guests.

Exude excellent customer service and a fun environment in order to promote guest loyalty

Responding to guest questions, requests, and complaints in a professional and helpful manner.

Promoting additional services such as room upgrades dining within the hotel, working towards a positive upsell culture within the department.




As a Front Office Receptionist, you will have excellent organisational skills and attention to detail in order to provide consistent standards. This is a vital role in the function of the hotel and ultimately the service provided to our guests before, during and after their stay. You will love chatting to our guests offering help and assistance, you will be great at multi-tasking, you will be efficient at solving all guest enquiries and all with a smile and infectious personality!



On your first day you will begin a structured 12 week learning journey, giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to be a great Front Office Receptionist. With this in mind, we are looking for a Front Office Receptionist who:


Can deliver excellent standards adhere to company brand standards

Is self-aware and able to evaluate their own work

Practices accountability in their work

Puts guests at the heart of their work

Has the ability to multi-task and organise a variable work-load

Provides excellent attention to detail

Ability to perform under pressure and deliver results to deadlines.

Someone who takes responsibility and initiative to explore issues and to generate new ideas with creative thinking.

Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experience with keen attention to detail.




We encourage you to bring your true self to work - we recruit for attitude and train for skill. We'll provide great training and development opportunities, allowing you to flourish in a fun and fulfilling career, reaching your dreams and aspirations. So, whatever your vibe, our family can never be too big, there's a place here for you. We have one ask - that you bring your personality, ideas, and spark. We're an innovative, thriving business and we want you to be part of our exciting journey.



Please note, this role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.



If you are interested, click apply. We look forward to hearing from you!

About City of Bath Hotel

Apex City of Bath Hotel joins our other nine city centre hotels in the UK. This four-star hotel in Bath is centrally located in the historic UNESCO world heritage city and will offer unique style, comfort and exceptional service.



Located just moments from the famous Roman Baths, tourist attractions and convenient transport links, Apex City of Bath Hotel offers the perfect stay for city breaks, family holidays and business travellers.