Reception Manager ***luxury hotel***

What's in it for you from day one: £36,500 OTE per annum plus other exciting perks and benefits! Holiday allowance starting at 28 days and increasing with length of service to 36 days. Nutritious free meals on duty. Award winning L&D programmes, with over 80 individual courses available, from foundation skills to leadership skills. Excellent development opportunities with 80% of our managers being home-grown. Two paid volunteering days each year, so we can give back to our communities. Access to the Employee Assistance Programme through our partners at Hospitality Action. Monthly tea parties and annual social events, including boat parties and festive events for your little ones. Complimentary quality uniform and dry-cleaning services.

What's in it for you later: Cycle to work scheme which can save you up to 47% on the bike and equipment. Vibrant hotel recognition events and hotel-based incentives, including Employee of the Month and Manager of the Quarter. Enhanced maternity pay of 13 weeks, fully paid. Enhanced paternity pay of 2 weeks, fully paid. £800 baby payment to support you and your baby with the essentials. Fantastic recommend a friend bonus scheme worth up to £600. Cross-departmental training available within your property, because we know you're a curious individual. 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in selected Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets. Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels in the UK, Ireland, Guernsey, Geneva, and South Africa!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Reception Manager to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have proven managerial experience within a hotel Front Office environment, exceptional communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for delivering personalised, outstanding service.

Location: The Milestone Hotel & Residences Employment type: Full-time Working pattern : 5 days on, 2 days off

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is proud to be recognised as an industry leader in hospitality and people development. We were named Best Employer at the 2025 Cateys and received the prestigious AAs Hotel Group of the Year award for 2024. We are especially proud of our dedication to developing our people, having received the Princess Royal Training Award three times (2017, 2020, and 2023) from HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds. Our commitment to excellence has earned us multiple accolades including Top Employer in the United Kingdom for both 2024 and 2025, a certification of our outstanding employee conditions and commitment to workplace excellence and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. The Milestone Hotel and Residences is a beautiful five-star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. This property has 43 individually designed bedrooms, 13 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, a modern Stables Bar and a 2 Rosettes restaurant, named Cheneston's.

Key Responsibilities of a Reception Manager: Leading, motivating, and developing the Front Office team. Ensuring smooth and efficient daily operations at Reception. Managing guest check-in and check-out procedures to hotel standards. Overseeing guest accounts and administrative processes. Handling guest queries and challenges with professionalism and care. Driving service excellence and creating memorable guest experiences.

What are we looking for? Previous experience as a Reception Manager or Senior Supervisor in a hotel or similar setting. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solution-focused approach. Inspirational leadership skills and a commitment to team development. A genuine passion for delivering exceptional, personalised guest service.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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