We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Front of House Manager to join our team based at Bartley Lodge. Joining us on a 40 hour a week permanent basis you will receive a competitive salary of £30000.00 per annum, plus service charge. At New Forest Hotels our purpose is to enrich the lives of those within our community by providing the best New Forest Hospitality. Our vision is realised through creating a warm, sincere environment where everyone can connect, be creative and thrive. Our venues are beautifully individual, each with a unique story that makes us more than ordinary and enables us to provide truly magical experiences for our guests that are enhanced and matched to our surroundings. As a collection of hotels, we provide our teams with the opportunity to work across our venues giving everyone the chance to develop themselves both professionally and personally. All we ask is that our people have the right mind-set which is highlighted in our core values: Be BRAVE, take ownership Collaborate together as a TEAM Develop, NURTURE and care Be OPEN and communicate honestly Benefits of joining us as our Front of House Manager : - 28 days holiday per year, plus a duvet day on your birthday (contracted roles only) - Stylish uniform provided - Fantastic career development and training opportunities - Free staff parking - Other benefits including, private healthcare discounts, employee discounts across the Collection, yearly team celebration, discounts at our sister resort in Cyprus, discount for family and friends. - Access to ‘My Physical Wellbeing’ - A huge range of expert support and resources help – 24/7 access to GP (phone, video and message), Hundreds of fitness, yoga, cooking and meditation videos, Exclusive Gym discounts at over 2,500 gym Responsibilities of our Front of House Manager: As our Front of House Manager, you will ensure that reception is running smoothly at all times and that guests booked into the hotel are catered for and requests are promptly dealt with. You will organise the cleaning of bedrooms and public areas in accordance with Hotel standards. Our Front of House Manager will also rota staff according to the level of business and liaise with CCL to ensure staffing levels fit with the business needs and hotel KPI’s. - Training all new Reception staff according to standard - Responding to guest reviews using our review platform, communicating anything urgent to the General Manager - Ensuring all guests are checked in and out using our PMS - Ensuring all invoices are paid or ledgered - Resolving concerns from our guests in a timely and proactive fashion utilising explempary communication skills - Ensuring all maintenance issues are reported and followed up - Balancing night audit/shift reports at the end of every shift - Liaising with our Head Housekeeper to ensure all FOH areas and guest rooms are cleaned and presented to standard - Ensuring a safe environment for staff and guests Qualifications & Experience of our Front of House Manager: - Minimum of 2 years experience in a Hotel Reception Supervisory position in a 4/5 property - Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook - Excellent understanding of written and spoken English - A good, confident telephone manner - A willing team player with a flexible working attitude - A practical and confident approach to problem solving - An organised individual who is happy to work on own initiative Are you the one? Do you have the skills and experience and want to join a community who take conscious actions, with natural spirit and are story tellers, creating enriching experiences for our guests? Then click apply today We’d love to hear from you. Our venues are remote in location so your own transport is essential. Due to the high volume of applicants that we receive, we are not able to get back to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.