Newcastle - Reception Manager

We are delighted to be opening The Ivy New Castle later this year!

Welcome to The Ivy Collection, we embody timeless elegance and vibrant hospitality in every guest experience. Our iconic restaurants, situated across the UK and beyond, are celebrated for exceptional food, outstanding service, and the creation of unforgettable moments.

We’re searching for a passionate Reception Manager.

This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive team in one of the UK’s most-loved restaurant brands.

• Competitive Salary
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  Benchmarked to industry
• Enjoy the Ivy Magic as a Guest: Enjoy an employee dining discount across The Ivy Collection, so you can experience the restaurants you help bring to life.
• Your Birthday Celebrated: Enjoy a guaranteed day off on your birthday, giving you the time to relax, celebrate, and enjoy the occasion your way.
• Career Milestones Recognition: We commemorate each work anniversary with a dining voucher, our way of recognising the contribution you make to the team over time
• Long Service Holiday Reward: With our long service holiday reward, you receive additional holiday allowance with length of service, rewarding loyalty and dedication as your career with us grows.
• Get Paid, Your Way: Through the app, you can make use of practical tools and guidance to help you earn, learn, save, spend and borrow with greater confidence.
• Always-On Wellbeing & Safety Support: Support should always be there when it matters most. That is why we offer 24/7 confidential wellbeing and safety support, whenever you need guidance, reassurance or practical help.
• Retail & Lifestyle Discounts: Access discounts on hundreds of retailers, plus health, entertainment, travel and more

• Ensure all our guests receive a positive, warm and professional first impression of the restaurant and be seated at their table
• Efficiently manage the bookings, 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

• You have 2 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

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.