Receptionist

Job Ref: BES6763

Branch: St Ives Bay Hotel

Location: St Ives Bay, Saint Ives, Cornwall

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Mornings and evenings incl. weekends and bank holidays

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 16/10/2025

Closing date: 18/11/2025

Bespoke Benefits… What's in it for you?

At Bespoke Hotels, our people are our biggest asset. We focus on engagement and individual development, working with natural strengths and supporting education from a commercial perspective. We create pathways so our people know the direction their careers will head.

We believe that great hospitality can only be delivered by a happy, motivated and engaged team; so this is at the heart of our culture and of our 'Be-Attitude' values.

We are proud to provide equal opportunities for our team members, encouraging inclusive and creative culture, providing long-term careers, supporting community and assisting in environmental matters.

At Bespoke, we ensure meaningful relationships with our colleagues, guests and third-party suppliers, positively celebrating diversity and inclusion within our teams, encouraging collaboration and creativity.

The Role

We are currently looking for exceptional people to join our team and have a great opportunity for a Receptionist

As a Receptionist you will be responsible for maximising room revenues in line with the Company's standards, providing efficient and courteous service, to ensure total guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate would posses outstanding communication and organisation skills and have the ability to prioritise tasks. At least one years' experience in a similar position is essential.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

• To be familiar with the days business, including arrivals, departures, and special requests.
• Deal with guests promptly upon arrival and departure, as per Company Standards for check in and out procedures.

• To have a good understanding of the guests' requirements when they are checking in or out.

• To ensure all cash, charge, float and till procedures are carried out in accordance with company Policy.

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all services and facilities of the hotel, as well as local area. Therefore, ensuring our guests are assisted effectively.
• Keeping the team up to date by attending the daily meetings.
• Maximise sales through up-selling, using incentives and promotions
• Ensure all customer enquiries and requests for bookings are dealt with promptly, courteously and efficiently
• Ensure prompt resolution of customer complaints
• Professionally and competently operates the telephone system in line with both operating and Company Standards.

Requirements of the role:

• To have worked in a hotel or with people in a customer related role.
• Excellent Customer service skills, to be able to follow standards and to have good organisational skills.
• To be able to make decisions in a fast paced environment and to enjoy it
• To be able to communicate well to each other and guests
• Be able to use a phone and computer system.

Being Bespoke:

Bespoke Hotels was founded in 2000 and has consistently grown to the point where we now manage over 9,500 hotel rooms, 8,000 employees and £815 million of assets.

We stand today as the UK's Largest Independent Hotel Group, owning a number of hotels and partnering with an ever-increasing portfolio alongside this. Every agreement we have is Bespoke by name, and bespoke by nature. Our properties range from specialist golfing hotels, to award-winning spa resorts and chic city centre properties.

We pride ourselves on a diverse roster and a unique, individualised management style, with over 90 management agreements across the UK, alongside a further 30 management consultancy services, and 100 hotels with sales marketing services only.

If you're looking for a hotel that lets you make the most of the beach then the St. Ives Bay Hotel Cornwall could not be a better choice. Located right on the beachfront, you can be on the beach from your hotel room in no time at all. The beaches in St. Ives are ideal for having fun in the sea, getting a good tan, or just relaxing in good company.

The stunning beaches are not all that the famous coastal town of St. Ives has to offer. Our guests can also visit the world-class Tate art gallery, take a trip to stunning land's end, see the historical St. Michael's Mount castle, or visit the impressive Eden project. Spend the day exploring the coastline before kicking back at the spectacular St Ives Hotel for some RR. Learn more in our local guide.

The St. Ives Bay Hotel has 87 bedrooms, with a selection of single, twin, double, and family rooms available. Superior rooms are also available, and for some truly spectacular views we also have rooms overlooking the bay. A restaurant is located in the hotel that serves breakfast, dinner, and evening meals. Or maybe you fancy a drink and a snack in our bar instead.

However you choose to spend your time with us, the St Ives Bay Hotel Cornwall can't wait to welcome you.