Receptionist, Hospitality ​/ Hotel ​/ Catering

Citadines Barbican London is seeking a confident Receptionist to become part of our Front Office Team. Our properties operate 24/7; therefore, the department works on an early (7am-3.30pm) or late (3pm-11.30pm) shift basis. Night shifts are also available and required on occasion.

You will report to the Front Office Manager, supporting towards providing our guests with unique experiences and offerings to Live, Work and Play in infinite ways. Designed for the love of cities, Citadines offer guests the comfort of a serviced residence and the flexibility of a hotel.

• Offering a warm welcome and departure experience to our guests, managing expectations by constantly seeking opportunities to personalise their needs, travel purposes, plans, etc.
• Taking initiative in accommodating the customers’ needs in a resourceful manner.
• Being pro‑active in the learning and development of administrative tasks, procedures, processes and standards and ensure correct practice.
• Ensuring that all shift tasks are carried out according to the required standard and take responsibility in providing full handovers to all relevant parties/shifts.

• Excellent guest engagement skills.
• Ability to bring the guest experience to life throughout the hotel.
• Willingness to learn and work with IT systems quickly.
• Ability to communicate and organise yourself in line with different guest expectations.
• A good command of English is essential, a second language is advantageous.

• Genuine career opportunities within our business.
• Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities.
• A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost.
• A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Refer a Friend bonus.
• Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties.
• Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties.
• Staff incentives when you and your team perform.
• If relocating, 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging.

Citadines is a brand of The Ascott Limited.

At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives.

A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties.

Trading as:
Citadines by The Ascott Limited.