front desk manager London, England
Job description
Skylon and its unrivalled vantage point from the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre have floor-to-ceiling windows which overlook one of London’s most gorgeous views of the Thames. The striking space, centred around a chic award-winning cocktail bar. The menu focuses on modern British cuisine showcasing the best, seasonal ingredients in a relaxed environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Reception Supervisor who can confidently deliver extraordinary and prompt service to our guests. Candidates should have outstanding telephone and presentation skills in order to represent the restaurant as the first point of contact and deliver an unforgettable guest experience. This will be a full time role.
You will have a genuine passion for what you do and bags of personality combined with the ability to engage everyone around you and build long-term rapport with both the guests and your colleagues.
We’re a truly brilliant place to work so, naturally we have some of the very best team benefits around, which include:
- Industry leading pay
- Discount in all of our restaurants – 40% off all day, every day
- Exclusive discounts and cashback options at a range of retailers and cinema tickets at great prices courtesy of LifeWorks App
- 50% off PureGym membership
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline and the opportunity to have 6 hourly sessions with a trained Counsellor for free
- Access to WeCare – a solution designed to support your mental, physical, social and financial wellbeing. You will have access to 24/7 UK-based online GP, mental health counselling, a get fit programme, legal and financial guidance plus much more
- Healthy, free and tasty meals when working
- Employee of the Month Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- 28 days paid holiday a year, which increases to 30 days with length of service
- Best in class training – including management development to help you progress quickly
- Access to our training platform D&D Connect with resources to develop your skills and knowledge
- An optional paid day each year to give back and volunteer
- Refer a friend scheme
If you are interested in discussing the Reception Supervisor role further, please get in touch with us without delay!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
The venue is fully covid compliant
Application question(s):
- Are you currently in UK and can work full time
- have you worked previously with open table / seven rooms or book a table reservation system
- Are you able to start immediately or do you have a notice period?
- have you previously worked as a receptionist in a fast paced high volume restaurant / Apply only if you have prior restaurant receptionist experience ?
Experience:
- Receptionist in a restaurant or hotel: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
About Skylon
CEO: Des Gunewardena
Revenue: Unknown / Non-Applicable
Size: 51 to 200 Employees
Type: Franchise
Website: skylon-restaurant.co.uk
