At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage daily reception operations and ensure a seamless guest experience.
- Company: Join The Londoner, London's first 'Super Boutique' hotel in Leicester Square.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 28 days holiday, complimentary meals, and great discounts.
- Other info: Opportunities for promotion and access to training programmes for your development.
- Why this job: Be the face of luxury hospitality and make a real impact on guest experiences.
- Qualifications: Experience in a 5-star hotel and strong leadership skills required.
Welcome to The Londoner, a hotel that is chic boutique in spirit and feeling yet staggering in scale and ambition. Situated in the heart of Leicester Square, we are seeking hospitality professionals whose unique talents and ambitions will drive them to not only rise to our guests' exacting standards but also propel their own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.
We are currently recruiting for a Reception Manager to join our Front of House Team at our 5‑Star super‑boutique The Londoner Hotel. You will be the face of the hotel’s arrival experience, ensuring every guest receives a seamless, warm, and personalised welcome. Working closely with the Front of House Manager, you will drive service excellence, team performance and operational efficiency.
Overview:- Manage daily reception operations, ensuring smooth check‑ins, check‑outs, and guest interactions.
- Deliver and uphold 5‑star service standards, handling VIPs, special requests and complex situations with confidence and charm.
- Coach, mentor and motivate receptionists and supervisors to achieve exceptional performance.
- Oversee cash handling, billing accuracy, room allocations and system processes.
- Work closely with Housekeeping, Concierge, Guest Relations and Reservations to ensure a flawless guest journey.
- Manage guest concerns with professionalism, empathy and effective solutions.
- Ensure all reception operations meet Edwardian Hotels London standards and legal requirements.
- Proven experience as a Reception Manager, Assistant Reception Manager, or senior Front Office Supervisor in a 5‑star hotel.
- A natural leader with strong communication skills and a passion for luxury hospitality.
- Confident in managing fast‑paced operations while maintaining calm, polished professionalism.
- Strong knowledge of PMS systems, billing procedures and guest service protocols.
- A warm, engaging personality with a genuine commitment to exceptional guest care.
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday per annum including bank holidays increasing with long service
- Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
- Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
- Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
- Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for hosts, their family and their friends
- Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
- Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Regular social events across all hotels
- Annual company recognition events held in January each year
- Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
- Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
- Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
- Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programmes to support your development
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Reception Manager employer: The Londoner Hotel
At The Londoner, we pride ourselves on being a Great Place to Work, offering a vibrant and supportive culture that prioritises the wellbeing and development of our team. As a Reception Manager in the heart of Leicester Square, you will not only lead a dedicated team in delivering exceptional guest experiences but also benefit from competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities, and a range of perks including complimentary meals and preferential accommodation rates. Join us at London’s first ‘Super Boutique’ hotel and elevate your career in a dynamic and prestigious environment.
