Night Receptionist

Location: On-site in Knutsford, Cheshire, North-West England (not remote)

Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is one of the North West’s most distinguished luxury destinations. Nestled in the heart of the Cheshire countryside and surrounded by a championship golf course, the resort combines Fairmont’s world-renowned elegance with the warmth and character of its local heritage. Renowned for exceptional service and attention to detail, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere offers guests an indulgent escape featuring world-class spa experiences, exceptional dining, and outstanding leisure facilities. Whether visiting for relaxation, celebration, or business, Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is dedicated to creating unforgettable moments and delivering the very best in 5-star luxury hospitality.

Your purpose will be:

Are you someone who comes alive when the rest of the world is asleep? Do you enjoy working as a team, tackling challenges, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes? We’re currently looking for a Night Receptionist to join our Front Office team at Fairmont Cheshire The Mere. This varied role blends guest service, operations, and financial accuracy, ensuring the hotel operates seamlessly overnight while setting everything up for the day ahead. During your shift, you’ll act as the main point of contact for guests and support the overall running of the hotel. 

• Maintain a positive and friendly attitude at all times, even when working to achieve solutions to challenges.
• Deal with the arrival and departure processes for all guests, ensuring all standard operating procedures are adhered to.
• Deal with in-house guests’ requests, recording all feedback as per our standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of guest credit, billing and financial transactions.
• Ensure the accuracy of data in all systems and provides the necessary daily reports for all departments as per our standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the night reception tasks are completed correctly and accurately in line with our standard operating procedures.
• Ensures all guests are quoted the correct rate as per the selling strategy and website.
• Ensure all telephone calls are answered as quickly and efficiently as possible.
• Maintain observation over guests and guest’s property to ensure security alerts are kept to a minimum.
• Report any maintenance issues to the correct department and check to ensure the work has been completed.
• Ensure the integrity of the public area and back of house areas are maintained at all times, with deficiencies corrected immediately.
• Collaborate with all other teams in the hotel, and all outsourced business partners to ensure the utmost satisfaction for our guests.
• Ensure the Reception desk is clean, tidy and presentable at all times.

• Front office experience within a luxury hotel setting
• Exceptional communication suited to a 5‑star guest experience
• Ability to work independently 
• Knowledge of hotel systems including PMS and POS
• High attention to detail in all guest and financial tasks
• Strong security awareness during property checks
• Availability for night shifts at Fairmont Cheshire The Mere

What is in it for you?

• Exclusive Discounts:
  • Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere, Spa and Golf discount
  • Fairmont, Raffles, and Accor Hotels (friends and family rates are included)
  • 20% off food and beverage in on-site restaurants
• Colleague restaurant
• Being part of The Mere Team – our culture is unique!
• You will benefit from training and development opportunities
• Competitive salary and benefits including pension
• 28 days of holiday including public holidays
• 1-5 days service award based on length of service
• Special rates for Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere colleagues and their friends & family and discount across Accor hotels worldwide
• And last but not least you will get to work with a team of EXTRAORDINARY people