Host Team Member

Company: Village Hotel – Reading
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Location: Reading
Job Description:

Overview

First impressions are the most important right? The reception team at Village Hotel Club are the first friendly face our guests see. From reception, you will ensure that every guest gets a warm, vibrant Village Hotel Club welcome. A font of knowledge, you will know every detail about the hotel and local area, making recommendations and solving problems before they are even problems. Nothing is too much trouble.

Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.

Responsibilities & Expectations

  • Provide a warm, welcoming front-of-house experience for guests.
  • Be a font of knowledge about the hotel and local area; make recommendations and resolve issues proactively.
  • Deliver high levels of guest service and strive to exceed expectations.

Benefits

  • Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/friend worth £1,500 a year.
  • Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, with example rates from £35 with a friend and inclusive breakfast.
  • Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast.
  • 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill.
  • 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores.
  • Excellent training and development including Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes.
  • Mobility in training across several hotel areas using our Mobile Gaming training platform.
  • Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and supermarkets.
  • Well-being and healthcare benefits with monthly well-being programmes.
  • Mental health emphasis with access to mental health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days annually.
  • Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme for support and counselling.
  • A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events.
  • Reward and Recognition incentive schemes and anniversary rewards for milestones of service.
  • Electric car salary sacrifice scheme and birthday leave.
  • Discounted Health Cash plan and sick pay insurance.
  • Big People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise employees and local communities.
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay.
  • Company Pension scheme and Life Insurance.
  • *T&C’s apply based on your contract.

What we need from you

  • Personality, and bags of it
  • A great memory, to add that personal touch for returning guests
  • Proactive problem solver
  • A passion for delivering the best guest experience
  • Strong communication
  • Team player and ability to partner with other departments

Come and be part of something new & something special – Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!

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Posted: July 21st, 2026