Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Monkey Island Estate is a hidden gem in the gorgeous Berkshire Countryside. A beautiful private island on the river Thames. One of the Small Luxury Hotels of the world it consists of three stunning residences and 41 bedrooms.
This lovingly restored property is in the picturesque village of Bray, close to Windsor, Slough Maidenhead. Hard to believe that this tranquil location is less than 25 miles from the centre of London.
The Role of a Hotel Receptionist
Our receptionists are attentive, welcoming and are often the first person a guest meets when they visit our luxury hotel.
The Hotel Receptionist is responsible for guest check-in and check-out and respond to a variety of queries both face to face and on the telephone in an efficient, friendly, and professional manner.
Our guests will be your priority, you will be approachable, an excellent communicator, and strong organisation skills. You will have fun with our guests and enjoy being part of the front office team. Successful candidates will benefit from previous hotel experience using Opera.
Our Top Ten Benefits
- 28 days’ holiday rising to 33 with length of service. (Including bank holidays)
- Recognition of positive contributions aligned with our company values
- Investment into your career with our Apprentice programmes
- Investment into your learning and development with the Digital Learning and courses
- Financial wellbeing with lifestyle savings and discounts from over 1,200 retailers.
- Interactive health and wellbeing platform
- Health Care cash plan benefits package
- Contributing to your future with the Pension scheme
- Free meals on duty
- £500 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us
YTL Hotels
Monkey Island Estate is one of six hotels and properties operated by YTL Hotels in the UK.
Every day, our stars craft inspired experiences to accomplish our culture of service excellence.
Only those eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will be considered for the above position.
If you feel this unique opportunity is for you and you would love to join and be a part of the YTL team, please apply now.
The Monkey Island Estate is a hidden gem in the gorgeous Berkshire Countryside. A beautiful private island on the River Thames. One of the Small Luxury Hotels of the world it consists of three stunning residences and 41 bedrooms.
This lovingly restored property is in the picturesque village of Bray, close to Windsor, Slough Maidenhead. Hard to believe that this tranquil location is less than 25 miles from the centre of London.
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 Receptionist roles across YTL Hotels'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.
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