hotel Receptionist

At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House

Location: Windermere

Contract: Full-time

Salary: Dependant on experience, competitive rates

Posting date: 23/09/20

We have a small dedicated reception team that is highly guest focused, friendly and organised with an eye for detail. Other key skills in our team are administration, communication, written word, and a warm friendly approach to guests.

The reception team is a busy, friendly department with a variety of skills. Our wish is that every single guest is welcomed on the phone with a warm, kind telephone manner, followed by a meticulous but friendly welcome and check in, and a warm friendly relationship with our team throughout their stay.

Private Hire Licence desirable or willingness to gain a licence with assistance.

REASONS TO JOIN GILPIN

COMPETITIVE PAY & FUTURE POTENTIAL

With 28 days holiday and a competitive starting salary, there is great potential to progress within Gilpin. In addition, as part of Relais & Châteaux and Pride of Britain, we can offer great long term career opportunities, whether you choose to stay with us for a long time or would like the opportunity to work in different parts of the country – or the world! See the Relais & Châteaux recruitment mini film on our website.

TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

Training is hugely important within the hotel and we have a great intranet and training system in place to help us with this, as well as working with Kendal College for those members of our team that wish to take specific qualifications. You will be part of a friendly and hardworking team continuously striving for new challenges and developing your skills as you take this next step in your career.

A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

Gilpin is located in some of the most beautiful countryside of England in the Lake District National Park; we are close to towns and villages, If you love the great outdoors this is the role for you.

GYM MEMBERSHIP & SPA TREATMENTS

We have membership of the Choices Health Club in Troutbeck Bridge which staff are welcome to use. Facilities includes a swimming pool, gym, steam room, sauna and hot tub.Staff also get a discount on spa treatments at the Gilpin Lake House’s Jetty Spa.

FRIENDSHIP & FUN

We have over 100 on the team, but we’re not a big international hotel. We love what we do, and believe it’s important to have a friendly warm atmosphere behind the scenes as well as out front. We are family run with a strong team of managers who really look after, look out for and nurture our teams. We have a lovely, friendly, close knit team, where great friendships are made (often long term). We believe in enjoying what we do!

Why not take a look at our website to see what a great place the Gilpin Hotel & Lake House is to work: thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team/

How to apply:

Apply with a CV & e mail to careers@thegilpin.co.uk