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CURRENT VACANCY
Reception Host at Award Winning Cotswold Hotel
Job reference: DHH - Reception Host - Oct 2025
Location: Broadway
Contract type: Permanent
Job type: Full-Time
Salary: £13.00 per hour (plus up to around £2,500 per year gratuities)
**Love making people feel instantly at home?**
We’re looking for a warm, professional and intuitive **Reception Host** to join our friendly Front of House team at **Dormy House Hotel & Spa** — one of Farncombe Estate’s award-winning luxury hotels overlooking the beautiful village of Broadway.
Dormy House is all about relaxed indulgence — where guests arrive as visitors and leave as friends. As a Reception Host, you’ll be one of the first faces they see, welcoming them with genuine warmth, professionalism, and care. From check-in to check-out (and everything in between), you’ll make sure every stay is effortless, memorable, and full of those special Farncombe touches.
️ **What you’ll be doing:**
* Welcoming and hosting guests from arrival to departure with warmth and confidence
* Checking guests in and out efficiently using our hotel systems
* Anticipating guest needs and delivering thoughtful, personalised service
* Sharing your knowledge of the Estate, local area, and experiences to enhance every stay
* Handling calls, emails, and reservations with professionalism and accuracy
* Liaising with other departments to ensure seamless communication and guest satisfaction
* Supporting the team with luggage, guest transfers, and evening hosting in the lounge or bar when needed
* Maintaining an immaculate and welcoming reception and lounge area
✨ **What we’re looking for:**
* A genuine passion for hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* A calm and confident manner, even during busy periods
* A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude
* Previous front-of-house or reception experience in a hotel environment is an advantage
* A driver’s licence would be beneficial (to help with guest transfers across the Estate)
**The details:**
* £12.60 per hour, rising to £12.80 after one year
* Plus tips, meals on duty, and uniform provided
* 40 hours per week across 5 days (including weekends)
**Why you’ll love working here:**
* 30 days holiday (rising to 35 after 5 years)
* Birthday lunch on us
* Mental health first aiders & wellbeing support
* High Street discounts & cashback card
* Estate-wide discounts on dining, stays, spa products & more ️
* £1,000 to spend however you wish in our recognition programme
* £1,000 when you refer a friend ♀️
* Premium pay for Christmas & New Year shifts
* Optional low-cost healthcare cash plan
* Free financial planning advice
* Fully funded apprenticeships
* Career progression across our three award-winning hotels — Dormy House, The Fish & Foxhill Manor
At Farncombe, we believe in doing business for good.
As a **B-Corp certified** business, we’re committed to balancing people, purpose, and planet. We’re also proud members of the **Hoteliers’ Charter** , ensuring our workplace is built on respect, fairness, equality, diversity, and opportunity.
You’ll need your own transport (WR12 7LF), but once you’re here, you’ll understand why our team love working on this magical hillside.
If you’re ready to join a welcoming, professional team and help create unforgettable guest experiences, we’d love to hear from you!