Overview
Location: 30 Saint Mary Axe, London, EC3A 5AX
Salary:
APPLLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK!
Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain. Our Vision is to be the hospitality partner of choice to British cultural and heritage markets. Design and deliver bespoke food and drink concepts with personality, run the best Champagne bars with a British twist and become a ‘London thing to do’.
Alongside working within some of the most iconic venues within the UK, with the very best teams, we also offer great benefits alongside your career, which include:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
- Tronc and overtime paid
We’re currently looking for a personable Receptionist to join our team here at Searcys at The Gherkin who will perform and assist in the smooth running of the reception desk and ensure all of Searcys standards and client requirements are adhered to at all times.
APPLLICANTS MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK!
Job Type: Full Time
Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet all venue guests on entering the building and ensure they are made to feel welcome.
- Ensure that all check-in and check-out procedures are adhered to, with regards to registration and reservations.
- Take reservations and ensure that all information is correct.
- Upsell and promote venue facilities whenever possible.
- Ensure that all messages are recorded and distributed swiftly and charged accordingly.
- Check ID of all persons entering the venue as required.
- Keep the reception area clean and tidy at all times.
- Communicate with the management and team if any assistance is needed.
- Give any feedback received from customers to the appropriate manager.
- Host busy restaurant and bar with professionalism and smile.
- Proven track record in delivering outstanding 5-star service within either a corporate or hospitality environment.
- Previous relevant reception/host experience is welcome but not essential
- Organisational skills.
- Communication skills.
- Must be computer literate.
- Demonstrate a keen level of pro-activity.
- Ideally, experience dealing with ad-hoc administration tasks.
- Problem-solving skills.
