Hotel Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Darlington Hyde Park, a busy 40- bedroom Hotel on Sussex Gardens in Paddington London W2 is looking to recruit a Receptionist to work 7.5- 8 hrs per day, 4-5 days per week. Including weekends and Bank Holidays
The hours are on a shift basis; early shift 7:00am till 3:30pm and a late shift 2:30pm till 10:00pm. 7.5/ 8 hours per shift with a half an hour break (unpaid).
Applicants must be able to work either shift on any day of the week.
Starting salary from £11.00 per hour negotiable depending on experience.
Holiday entitlement.
Uniform provided.
Continuous personal development.
Candidates must be:
- Lively & Outgoing and want to excel at giving great customer service
- Excellent standard of English (Written & Spoken)
- Ability to manage a busy reception desk and think on your feet
- Numerate
- Excellent personal presentation enabling great first impressions
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK and able to provide documented evidence of eligibility.
People short-listed for an interview will be contacted by one of the Darlington Management team.
To apply, please send your current CV via email quoting Ref: Receptionist in the subject title also covering letter saying why you feel you are suitable for this role.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Receptionist roles across The Darlington Hyde Park Hotel'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 General.
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.
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