Front Office Receptionist

At Kimpton Fitzroy London we are looking for a Receptionist to join our team in Central London

A "London Hotel Like No Other," Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury's Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

Our receptionists support the Front Office Manager to ensure a guest is met with a genuine welcome and that their needs are attended to throughout their stay. We believe that a stay at Kimpton Fitzroy London is a laid-back and original luxury experience that offers guests the finer things without the fuss. No detail is too small, and no request is too large.

As a Receptionist we will support you to: 

• Be yourself - bringing the real you to work, with your unique personality we want you to be who you are
• Lead yourself – we trust you to make decisions and exert your creativity in order to provide our guests with heartfelt human connections, we trust you to do right
• Make it count – you matter, and we will provide you with all the tools you need in order to create ridiculously personalised experiences for our guests every day

Key Responsibilities:

• Greet guests, handle check-ins/check-outs, and assist with inquiries.
• Provide accurate information and resolve issues promptly.
• Promote IHG One Rewards and upsell rooms and F&B outlets.
• Maintain a clean, organized front desk and ensure smooth communication between shifts.
• Monitor security and adhere to hotel protocols.
• Handle guest requests, queries, and concerns, and escalate when necessary.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous hotel reception experience (4- or 5-star experience preferred).
• Strong customer service skills and a proactive attitude.
• Familiarity with IT systems like Opera and Office 365.
• Excellent communication skills (English required; additional languages a plus).
• Flexible with shifts, including weekends and holidays.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding service and want to be part of a dynamic team, apply now

What's in it for you as our Receptionist:

We are part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world's leading hotel companies, with a portfolio of 19 brands worldwide - which means global opportunities Our Night Receptionist enjoys a range of benefits including:

• £29,265 full time salary (£14.07 per hour) plus great IHG perks
• Access to Wagestream a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
• Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal
• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Season ticket loan.
• Life insurance
• Regular sporting and social events

We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means we can offer great flexibility if required.

Please click 'apply' now

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.