Head Receptionist - 180 House, Central London

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Soho House in central London is hiring a Head Receptionist to lead the front desk, ensuring seamless check-in and check-out, handling guest queries, and training the team to uphold luxury standards at a private members club. You’ll supervise daily operations, manage reservations in the PMS, and coordinate with housekeeping, concierge and security to deliver a coordinated guest experience while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate has 2 to 3 years in hotel reception or front desk supervision, with luxury hospitality or private club experience, and a calm, guest-first leadership style. To apply, tailor your CV to showcase frontline leadership, highlight Opera or Protel experience, and reference measurable guest-satisfaction improvements aligned with Soho House values; UK pay range is £17k.

The Role… 

At Soho House, as the Head Receptionist, you will lead the front desk team in delivering seamless, welcoming, and high-standard service to all hotel guests and members. Acting as the first point of contact, you will ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience, oversee guest queries, and maintain the day-to-day flow of reception operations. You will be responsible for setting the tone of service excellence, training the team, and ensuring all procedures are carried out in line with the club’s values. 

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 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

Key duties…

• Supervise daily front desk operations including check-in, check-out, and guest service interactions 
• Lead and train reception staff to provide warm, professional, and efficient guest service 
• Ensure accurate booking and reservation processes, using the property management system (PMS) 
• Handle escalated guest queries or complaints with professionalism and discretion 
• Maintain a strong presence at the front desk, supporting and mentoring junior staff 
• Liaise with housekeeping, concierge, security, and management to ensure a coordinated guest experience 
• Conduct shift briefings and ensure handovers are clear and complete 
• Prepare reports on guest feedback, room availability, and operational performance 
• Monitor grooming standards, team etiquette, and adherence to club protocols 
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and scheduling of front office team 
• Maintain updated knowledge of all facilities, offerings, events, and policies to inform guests confidently 

What we are looking for...

• 2–3 years’ experience in a hotel receptionist or front desk supervisory role 
• Experience in luxury hospitality, boutique hotels, or private members clubs 
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Proficient in hotel reservation systems (e.g., Opera, Protel, or equivalent) 
• Calm under pressure and adept at resolving issues with a guest-first mindset 

The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences.