12655 - Hotel receptionist
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £23,414 to £25,448 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | EH16 5AY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Edinburgh |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 12655 |
Summary
Grade UE03: £23,414 to £25,448 per annum plus 15% Premium Band
Corporate Services Group / Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a receptionist to join our highly successful hotel team.
Do you love working with people and going above and beyond for guests? Do you strive for excellence in a challenging role where you can make a difference? Would you like to join a world-renown organisation with room for career development and progression?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a receptionist working in one of our hotels, part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality & Events collection, who display a positive can-do attitude and enjoy working within a diverse team. The successful candidate will be based at one of our receptions located at The Scholar; The Scott or KM Hotel & Apartments, however, flexibility is required to support our other receptions.
This post is an excellent opportunity for both personal and professional development, take on additional responsibilities and support us to enhance our reputation under our University of Edinburgh hospitality and events collection brand which is expected to grow over the next years.
In this role you will:
Be an ambassador for our hotel collection and rebranded products.
Continuously look to improve our standards and deliver world-class hospitality.
Become an integral part of our existing reception team with a desire to succeed in delivering our values.
Use your upselling skills to maximise sales opportunities.
To succeed in this busy role, you will need strong multi-tasking skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a real eye for detail. You will have experience in a busy front-facing customer service environment; a hospitality background and deal with a multitude of customers, including students in a professional manner. Flexibility to work across weekends is also required.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Excellent customer service.
Time management skills.
Impeccable standards and an eye for detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Willingness to learn and improve.
Corporate Services Group / Accommodation, Catering and Events
Full-time: 35 hours per week, 5 over 7 days including weekends
Open-ended (permanent)
The Opportunity:
We are looking for a receptionist to join our highly successful hotel team.
Do you love working with people and going above and beyond for guests? Do you strive for excellence in a challenging role where you can make a difference? Would you like to join a world-renown organisation with room for career development and progression?
We have a fantastic opportunity for a receptionist working in one of our hotels, part of the University of Edinburgh Hospitality & Events collection, who display a positive can-do attitude and enjoy working within a diverse team. The successful candidate will be based at one of our receptions located at The Scholar; The Scott or KM Hotel & Apartments, however, flexibility is required to support our other receptions.
This post is an excellent opportunity for both personal and professional development, take on additional responsibilities and support us to enhance our reputation under our University of Edinburgh hospitality and events collection brand which is expected to grow over the next years.
In this role you will:
Be an ambassador for our hotel collection and rebranded products.
Continuously look to improve our standards and deliver world-class hospitality.
Become an integral part of our existing reception team with a desire to succeed in delivering our values.
Use your upselling skills to maximise sales opportunities.
To succeed in this busy role, you will need strong multi-tasking skills, excellent commercial awareness, and a real eye for detail. You will have experience in a busy front-facing customer service environment; a hospitality background and deal with a multitude of customers, including students in a professional manner. Flexibility to work across weekends is also required.
Your skills and attributes for success:
Excellent customer service.
Time management skills.
Impeccable standards and an eye for detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication.
Willingness to learn and improve.