Job Description

Receptionist

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Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

26,000 per year & generous service charge

As a

Receptionist

, you will be the friendly face our guests see when they first arrive at our hotel. Providing a warm welcome and anticipating guests needs will come as second nature to you, as will be your impressive multi-tasking skills.


About You:


Previous hotel reception experience is required ideally within a 4- or 5-star hotel operation.

Previous experience of IT applications including Opera, Office 365.

Demonstrates excellent attention to detail and customer service skills.

Impeccable command of the English language both written and spoken

This is a full-time role, working 5 shifts a week.

The Perks of working for The Kensington Hotel:

Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days

Free meals on duty

50% discount when dining with The Doyle Collection

Discounted rates when staying in our hotels

Training dedicated to personal development

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts in selected stores and online shops

Life Insurance and Company Pension

Complimentary uniform and dry cleaning

One paid volunteering day per year

Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme

Hotel Incentives and rewards

Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

The Kensington, London

The Kensington is set in one of London's most desirable locations, surrounded by museums and walking distance from the shops of South Kensington and Knightsbridge. A luxury hotel with an ambience reminiscent of a private members club, 150 individually designed rooms and suites, Town House restaurant and K Bar, make it the perfect hidden spot.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.


We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.