Hotel Receptionist

Nestled in the heart of the historic Bloomsbury district, The Goodenough Hotel is a sophisticated, luxury hotel steeped in history dating back to the 19th century. Set within five Georgian townhouses, The Goodenough Hotel offers a peaceful sanctuary a stone’s throw away from the hustle and bustle of London life. The Goodenough Hotel has strong ties with Goodenough College and plays a major role in the financial stability of the educational charity.

The hotel is now looking for a Receptionist to work on a rota basis, working 40 hours per week, 8 hours a day, five out of seven days. Working days will include weekends and Bank holidays.

As a Receptionist, you will be responsible for creating an environment which makes guests feel welcome by offering a professional and friendly full front of House service. You will also be providing administrative support to the reservation teams.

Applicants must have relevant experience as a receptionist in a hotel or corporate environment, be fluent in written and spoken English and able to demonstrate excellent customer service. Due to the layout of the hotel across five Georgian townhouses, there are no lifts in operation. As part of the role involves assisting guests with their luggage upon arrival, applicants must be able to carry baggage up to four floors.

Please download the job description below for further information regarding the role and the full person specifications.

This role attracts a salary of £29,588 per annum and free meals when on shift.

To apply, please submit your CV and a short paragraph, telling us your motivation for applying for the role to Zakiyah Kihl, email: jobs@goodenough.ac.uk.

We will not consider your CV without the accompanying short paragraph.

This recruitment is ongoing, and we reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants who meet the necessary requirements for the vacancy. The advert will close once the position has been filled.

Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

Goodenough College is committed to and proud of its equality of opportunity and diversity in employment. We welcome all applicants. If invited to interview, please let us know of any specific access requirements you may have.