Hotel Receptionist Crowne Plaza
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
What you’ll be doing!
A great opportunity has arisen at the Crowne Plaza Manchester to join our Front Office Team as a Receptionist. . We’re looking for an ambitious, hardworking professional who loves to talk to people and who would make our guests feel welcome from the minute they arrived. The candidate will be responsible for all day to day receptionist duties and will need to communicate effectively with the Reception management team to ensure the satisfaction of our guests and completion of admin tasks. The ideal applicant should be capable of working productively within a team and at times on their own to complete basic functions, such as checking guests in and out, preparing the reports and paperwork prior to the check in/out, communicating with reservations / housekeeping / F&B, and taking initiative for any other necessary tasks. A flexible schedule and willingness to work occasional overtime when necessary would be welcomed!
Who you’ll be working for!
Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre opened its doors in 2008 and has been wowing our guests since then. Perfectly situated in the heart of Manchester in the trendy Northern Quarter, Victoria and Piccadilly Stations and Shudehill Tram and Bus Interchange are all within a short walking distance of this stunning city centre hotel. With the Manchester Arena, The Printworks and the Manchester Arndale centre on our doorstep we attract guests from all over the world for lots of different reasons With 228 bedrooms, a gym, meetings rooms and our cosy and inviting glasshouse bar and restaurant we really are a spectacular place to start your Centre Island career journey.
Our Values
At Centre Island you’ll be joining a growing family of 9 hotels with over 600 employees. At Centre Island we deliver the IHG brand with Centre Island Values. All our employees are engage &, enthusiastic with a Centre Island personality.
We believe our values are an integral part of our business and our teams strive to always:
- Act with INTEGRITY and CARE
- Be ENGAGED with customers and colleagues alike
- Have PASSION and take OWNERSHIP in everything they do
- Strive to be CREATIVE to continuously improve
What we offer you!
· 28 Days holiday increasing to 33 days after your 5th year of service
· Discounted meals on duty & full uniform provided
· Access to IHG’s worldwide Employee Rate and Friends & Family discount schemes
· Internal Rewards programme where you can get recognised with Love 2 Shop vouchers for demonstrating great work
· Training & Development and the opportunity to work with a fast paced, customer-focused company
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Check in guests
- Check out guests
- Take ownership of all guest requests via phone calls and face to face
- Support the supervisory team
- Make sure Brand Standards are followed throughout the day to day duties and activities
- Prepare the reports/member paperwork prior to check in
- Balance all financial transactions from your shift
- Support nights and concierge team during busy periods
- Ensure IHG Way of Clean and COVID measures are in place and adhered to at all times
- Focus on problem resolutions ensuring all our guests leave happy
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Opera PMS: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Receptionist Crowne Plaza roles across Crowne Plaza Manchester's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying Hotels & Resorts openings directly to your inbox.