Receptionist
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 October 2025 |
| Location: | Basildon, SS14 3DG |
| Company: | LGH Hotel Management Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1378955968 |
Summary
Receptionist
Holiday Inn Basildon
Check out the hotel on our virtual tour!The Opportunity
Are you passionate about hospitality and providing exceptional guest experiences? We're looking for an enthusiastic and welcoming individual to join our team as a Hotel Receptionist.
What You'll Do:
- Welcome with Warmth: Be the first point of contact for guests, providing a warm and friendly welcome and ensuring a seamless check-in process.
- Assist with Care: Help guests throughout their stay with any queries or requests, making their experience memorable.
- Handle Communications: Manage incoming calls, make reservations, and provide guests with information about the hotel and local area.
Why Join Us:
- Be the First Impression: Play a crucial role in creating lasting impressions and exceptional guest experiences.
- Dynamic Environment: Thrive in a supportive setting where your contributions are valued.
If you have a passion for hospitality and the desire to deliver exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and be the welcoming face of our hotel.
Benefits
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
- Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
The Ideal Candidate
- Excellent Communicator: Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Multitasker Extraordinaire: Able to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable operating hotel reservation systems and computer literate.
- Detail-Oriented: Have a high level of attention to detail and a positive, professional attitude.
Hotel
The Holiday Inn Basildon is an exceptional hotel located opposite Festival Park, providing a perfect setting for conferences, meetings, weddings, events, and leisure guests. With 148 comfortable bedrooms available, guests can enjoy a delightful stay. The hotel offers a range of dining options to cater to all tastes.
We are committed to ensuring that all our guests have a memorable experience during their stay with us, and we strive to provide the highest levels of service and hospitality.
The hotel features an open lobby, a conference centre, and a picturesque lakeside garden. It is conveniently located just a 10-minute drive from the M25 and close to Basildon station. Direct trains to Fenchurch Street station in London take only 35 minutes1.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.