Guest Service Assistant

5 days ago

Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Kew Green Hotels Full time £12,000 - £24,000 per year

Job Ref: KGH11048

Branch: Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Location: Holiday Inn Express Portsmouth

Salary/Benefits: £12.21 per hour

Contract type: Casual

Hours: Part Time

Shift pattern: 06:00 - 02:00

Hours per week: 0

Posted date: 04/12/2025

Closing date: 20/12/2025

Our Guest Service Assistants are at the heart of the guest experience, making sure every visitor feels welcome and cared for. You'll receive full training to work across all guest-facing areas of the hotel, from reception to food and beverage, making this the perfect opportunity to kick start your career in hospitality. This is fixed term contract until 31st March 2026

Other businesses may call this role Receptionist, Food Beverage Assistant, Guest Experience Assistant, or Hotel Services Assistant.

This role reports directly to the Guest Service Manager.

What you'll do

  • Deliver excellent service across reception, restaurant, bar, meetings and events.
  • Support with tasks including check in/out, food and drink service, conference set-ups, and banqueting.
  • Build genuine relationships with guests, adapting your approach to each individual.
  • Maintain cleanliness and presentation across all guest areas.
  • Help the hotel meet brand standards and company goals by delivering outstanding service every shift.
  • Represent our values and culture, keeping guest experience at the centre of everything you do.

What we're looking for

  • A genuine passion for people and hospitality. Experience is great, but not essential.
  • Strong communication skills and the confidence to work as part of a team.
  • A proactive approach. (You notice what needs to be done and make it happen)
  • Comfortable using technology, including MS Office and similar tools.

If you're friendly, motivated, and love making people's day, this could be the role for you

What's in it for you

  • Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
  • Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
  • Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
  • 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.

Next steps

If you're shortlisted, we'll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we've found the right person.

At Kew Green Hotels, we're committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at - we're here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK's leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We're a people-driven business that's passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at

Located at the heart of the hustle and bustle of Gunwharf Quays, the Holiday Inn Express is a great hotel within walking distance from a great array of bars, restaurants and plenty of shops.

Just a short walk from Spinnaker Tower and Portsmouth's Historic Dockyard, our hotel location offers guests a great base to not only visit Portsmouth's Attractions but also a stimulating environment to hold meetings and presentations.

With 24 hour Parking, free WiFi and a great Continental Breakfast available for our guests, Holiday Inn Express Gunwharf Quays is the place to be.

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