Receptionist

Receptionist London, England

Lexington Catering
Full Time London, England 21154 - 28000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Vacancy Date
25/08/2023
Closing Date
29/09/2023
Location Text
London, City

Benefits

We thank our colleagues for a job well done, that’s why we offer a wide range of benefits, including;

  • A salary ranging between £27,000 and £30,000 ( depending on experience) per annum, 28 days holiday*, life assurance, a workplace pension & free lunches on site
  • The option to buy additional holidays – supporting your way of life
  • Free access to mental health first aiders & counselling sessions – supporting you through life’s ups and downs
  • Free access to the 24/7 GP service, nutritional & health experts, financial & legal support – the wellbeing of our teams is key
  • A vast amount of discounts & cashback for supermarkets & retail – reducing your shopping bills
  • A cycle-to-work scheme – keeping your wellbeing and our carbon footprint in mind
  • Discounts for cinemas, restaurants, hotels, holidays and family days out – we want our teams to enjoy life
  • A great variety of opportunities & award-winning development programmes to support your career ambitions – big enough for growth, small enough to feel connected
  • 2 days paid leave for charity work – the community is at the heart of everything we do
  • Pro rata, incl. bank holidays

Job Description

Duties of a Receptionist:

  • Welcome, meet & greet all guests and visitors to the reception area
  • Greet internal and external clients with a smile, acknowledging them promptly, using the agreed welcome and their name once established
  • Assist guests to the required destination, ensuring smooth transitions between team members at each stage of their journey
  • Aim to provide an update to any visitors waiting for verification in reception every five minutes
  • Proactively deal with inquiries and requests in person, via the telephone or email, in a timely and professional manner
  • Continually develop client knowledge and share that information with the team
  • Maintain the necessary awareness of building/office facilities to advise and direct guests appropriately
  • Answer calls as per the required standards and deliver messages in a timely manner
  • Liaise with couriers and contractors
  • Being the first point of contact for all staff and visitors, assisting as and when needed
  • Maintain a ‘One Team Approach’ with other service providers communicating accordingly as and when needed
  • Assist with any ad hoc duties as required
  • Communicate effectively with peers and the management team, displaying accuracy and attention to detail both in verbal and written communication
  • Maintain a strong awareness of business activity and communicate all updates with your team members.
  • Communicate effectively with all service partners
  • Provide assistance according to business needs e.g. lunch cover annual leave cover etc
  • Support the training of new team members ensuring they are provided with all the information required in order to carry out the role
  • Take part in the cross-training program which covers all areas of the department, when available.
  • Help deliver the company and our client’s CSR strategy, with a strong focus on sustainability.

Working Pattern: 40 Hours/ Monday to Friday

Skills and Experience

The experience and knowledge we are looking for from our future Receptionist include:

  • Professional and well-presented with integrity and a positive and can-do attitude.
  • A multitasker with a sense of urgency.
  • Able to work quickly whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Approachable and helpful with excellent communication skills.
  • Passionate about delivering exceptional service and take responsibility for your contribution to the team.
  • A flexible approach.
  • Willingness and ability to learn to meet the changing requirements of the job
  • Positive, polite and realistic
  • Must be friendly, a great team player, an excellent communicator, fun, enthusiastic, and professional at all times
  • Able to prioritise and work under pressure.
  • Computer literacy is a must
  • Enthusiasm for the industry and passion for customer service
  • You will be a driven self-starter who will relish this challenge

Receptionist salary: Between £27,000 to £30.000 ( Depending on experience)

Receptionist
Lexington Catering

www.lexingtoncatering.london
London, United Kingdom
Julia Edmonds
Unknown / Non-Applicable
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Public
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