Reception Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
RECEPTION MANAGER
Hidden behind the signature harlequin stained-glass windows lies an iconic restaurant with a history of over 100 years and an enviable reputation for fine-dining excellence.
Weβre searching for a passionate Reception Manager. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UKβs most-loved restaurant brands.
Benefits & rewards:
50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
Bonus of up to Β£1,000 for recommending a friend to work with us.
Career Development and Training, including Apprenticeships.
Free food and drinks to the same standard that we serve our guests when you are working.
Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
You can take your Birthday as a day off - Guaranteed!
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Discounts on Gym Membership and access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.
Key elements of your role as Reception Manager:
Ensure all our guests receive a positive, warm and professional first impression of the restaurant and to be seated at their table
Manage the bookings in an efficient way, to allocate tables equally over all sections of the
Restaurant and to stagger times of bookings.
To manage, train and lead the reception team
Provide up to date and accurate information on the Restaurant with a good knowledge of all food and drink offered, as well as specials.
Ensure when necessary, all payment methods are dealt with in the correct manner
About you:
You have 3 years + experience in this position
Solution-driven individual able to work under the pressure of peak service
You love to wow guests with exceptional service
You have excellent English language skills
You are friendly and professional with plenty of charisma and flair
About us:
We know how to have a good time β we love what we do. The key ingredient to our success is our dedicated, talented people β and we love nothing more than to help them to flourish in a supportive environment where they are respected and valued. We encourage individuality and celebrate the diversity of our people. We search for people who know what exceptional looks like and are ready to bring their passion and commitment to each and every service. Itβs the Ivy way.
INDHOTELCandidate 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 (Β£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 Reception Manager roles across The Ivy Chelsea Garden'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 Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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