Thistle City Barbican is hiring: RECEPTIONIST in Friendly

£25,000 per annum plus monthly service charge, typically £2,400 annually

40 hours

Nestled in the North Yorkshire countryside, Grantley Hall is a five-star, 17th-century property offering a blend of stately grandeur and contemporary luxury. A leader in luxury hospitality, it was the first UK hotel to achieve Hospitality Assured World Class Status and also received a Two MICHELIN Key Distinction in 2024. As a member of The Leading Hotels of the World and PoB Hotels, it features 47 opulent rooms and suites, five restaurants, three bars, an award-winning spa, and a cutting-edge gym, making Grantley Hall a truly distinctive luxury experience.

Key Responsibilities

1. Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments
2. Attend training courses as required
3. Point of contact for guests upon arrival, throughout their stay and upon departure
4. The utmost attention to detail while completing all tasks
5. Be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any reasonable tasks as requested
6. Liaise with all departments efficiently

Key Skills, Qualities & Experience

1. Hands-on approach to work, always being productive and looking to improve
2. Passionate about hospitality
3. Detail-oriented and drives standards
4. Possess a positive attitude and a desire to learn
5. Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
6. Engage with hotel guests on a regular basis
7. Friendly, courteous and helpful with excellent communication skills
8. Motivated to go the extra mile for guests and colleagues
9. Use of own initiative with willingness to go above and beyond in supporting the wider Grantley Hall team

Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:

• A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
• 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
• Access to earnings before payday (Wagestream)
• Free parking
• Complimentary meals when on duty
• Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
• Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year
• Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQs, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
• Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
• Access to hundreds of exclusive employee benefits, rewards and discounts targeted specifically at the hospitality sector
• Discounted hotel stays with Pride of Britain hotels
• Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
• Free sight tests for those eligible
• Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
• Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
• Grantley Academy to support your development