Receptionist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Gatwick
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,436 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Customer Service Communication Hospitality Front Desk Operations Reservation Systems Multitasking Problem-solving Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Receptionist

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Holiday Inn London - Gatwick Airport

£26,436.80 Per Annum / £12.71 Per Hour

Full-time, On-site

Job Description

We are looking for a friendly, passionate and energetic Receptionist to join our team. First impressions are everything and you will set the tone for every guest’s stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you’ll be ready with answers to any questions and be able to offer information about hotel services, facilities and the local area. Anything to help make the guests visit that bit more special. You will be the face of our hotel, not just to guests staying on property but to guest visiting to use our restaurants, bars and meeting rooms. You must have a natural hospitality charm and a passion for service. Ideally you will have experience of working within a branded hotel environment but this isn't essential and full training will be provided. We are open 7 days a week 365 days a year and need people to work a range of shifts and days - this means great flexibility if required. We are busier generally during evenings and weekends but shift patterns and contracted hours can all be discussed at interview. If you are looking for career training we offer nationally recognized apprenticeships which sit alongside our detailed brand training – you can view the most popular courses on our careers pages.

Benefits

  • Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
  • Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast.
  • Discounted stays for friends and family.
  • 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
  • Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
  • Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
  • Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.
  • Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work
  • A calendar of wellness activities – from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
  • Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.
  • Supporting your hospitality career growth
  • Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
  • Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
  • Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] manages over 100 hotels across four continents. But what sets us apart isn't scale — it's the people who show up every day and make guests feel like the only person in the room. We were recognised by The Sunday Times as a top ten Very Big Organisation in the 2024 and 2025 Best Places to Work lists as well as being the top ranked hospitality business in 2025.

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