Night Receptionist; Maternity Cover - Shoreditch , East
Listed on 2026-07-13
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Guest Services, Event Manager / Planner, Customer Service Rep, Front Desk/Receptionist
Night Receptionist (Maternity Cover) - Shoreditch House, East London
E1 6AW
7 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover
The Role …At Soho House, as the Night
Receptionist
, you will be the first point of contact for members and guests, delivering an exceptional arrival and departure experience. Your role is key in ensuring a warm welcome, smooth check‑in and check‑out, and efficient handling of reservations, guest inquiries, and front‑desk operations.
You will embody the values of discretion, professionalism, and service excellence, creating a positive and memorable impression from the moment guests arrive.
What's in it for you?- Weekly Pay
- Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
- 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
- Staff Room Rates
- Health Cash Plan (Option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Dental Plan (option to add up to additional 2 dependents)
- Birthday Day Off after 1 years continuous service
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
- Free Counselling Sessions
- Cookhouse & House Tonic:
Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. - Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
- Team Events:
From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry‑level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career.
Responsibilities- Ensure every member and guest is welcomed warmly and professionally during overnight hours, recognising members by name where possible and creating a calm, reassuring first impression.
- Manage incoming phone calls overnight, responding to general enquiries, late‑night requests, room‑related questions, and messages for members and teams, escalating where appropriate.
- Maintain strong knowledge of House operations, including opening hours, amenities available overnight, emergency procedures, and key contact points.
- Keep the reception desk and surrounding areas clean, organised, and presentable at all times, ensuring a safe and secure working environment.
- Support overnight guest movements, including late arrivals, early departures, and coordinating access to rooms or facilities where required.
- Proactively resolve guest queries and concerns in real time, escalating any issues to the Night Manager and ensuring follow‑up actions are clearly logged.
- Assist guests with lost property, coats, or personal items left at the House, following correct procedures.
- Build positive relationships with members and guests, sharing feedback, observations, and any red flags with the Night Manager or day team.
- Contribute to a welcoming and positive overnight atmosphere by remaining approachable, calm, and professional at all times.
- Support the Night Manager with onboarding and training of new night team members on Soho House standards and overnight service expectations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of House events, facilities, and policies to confidently support guests and ensure consistent communication.
- 2–3 years’ experience in a front desk role
- Experience in luxury hospitality or private members clubs
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Proficient in reservation systems (e.g., Opera, Open Table, or equivalent)
- Calm under pressure and adept at resolving issues with a guest‑first mindset
As set forth in Soho House via ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.
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