Receptionist in Maldon

• Compensation: up to GBP 27,643.4 - yearly

Company Description

Receptionist – Potters Resorts Five Lakes

This role is based at Potters Resorts Five Lakes, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX.

Potters Resorts Five Lakes is the UK’s only fully inclusive resort, offering exceptional hospitality, dining, entertainment and activities—all in one beautiful Essex location.

We’re looking for a friendly, confident and customer-focused Receptionist to join our busy Front of House team. As one of the first people our guests meet, you’ll play an important part in creating a warm welcome and ensuring they enjoy an unforgettable stay.

If you have brilliant interpersonal skills, plenty of enthusiasm and a genuine passion for helping people, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

As part of our Reception team, you will:

• Provide every guest with a warm, friendly and professional welcome
• Assist guests with questions and requests throughout their stay
• Handle check-ins, check-outs and general reception enquiries efficiently
• Answer telephone calls and respond to queries in a helpful and professional manner
• Share information about our resort, facilities, activities and entertainment
• Resolve guest concerns calmly and confidently, involving the appropriate team when required
• Keep the reception area clean, organised and presentable at all times
• Complete administrative duties accurately and efficiently
• Build positive working relationships across the resort and support your colleagues as part of one team

Hours of Work

• 40 hours per week, working fivedays out of seven
• Weekend and bank holiday working required
• Reception operates between 8am and 10pm, so flexibility across these hours is essential

Rates of Pay

• £13.29 per hour / £27,643.20 per annum

An immediate start may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous customer service experience, ideally within hospitality
• Confident face-to-face customer service and communication skills
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to remain calm and helpful in a busy environment
• A positive, self-motivated attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
• Good computer and administrative skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Our Reception team works in a lively, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. You’ll receive full training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop throughout your career with us.

Additional Information

Why Choose Potters Resorts Five Lakes?

• Be part of an award-winning, newly expanded resort
• Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities
• Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
• Continuous training through our Potters Academy
• Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
• A genuinely enjoyable place to work

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.