Title:  Receptionist

Your Aramark journey starts here

An opportunity has arisen for Temporary Receptionist (Maternity Cover) to join the Aramark UK team at RNLI College, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HZ

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

What we offer: 
⦁    This is a full-time temporary position (12 months, covering maternity leave), 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 including weekends. Shifts range between 7am - 10pm.
⦁    The hourly rate is £12.52 (£24497.57 per annum)
⦁    Free meals on duty, local transport links and free parking on site.
⦁    You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats. 
⦁    We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks.
⦁    You will also be joining a talented team, with fabulous career prospects that could lead to all sorts of opportunities – we LOVE to promote from within.
⦁    We are passionate about developing our people from within; great training and development is available. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so that your learning journey can continue.

A day in the life of a Receptionist:

• To work within the reception team at the RNLI
• To assist with any requirements or requests made by clients and their guests with regard to special requirements, room set up, audio visual, and any other information and pass on the relevant people
• To answer the switchboard/telephone in a professional and personable manner
• Answering in a timely manner all emails received daily
• To report and where possible take action about customers complaints and compliments
• To operate & maintain effective use of computerised booking & billing system
• Creating reservation on the hotel management system (Opera)
• Checking in and checking out guest into the property ensuring all details are capture that are required.
• Promote good relationships with all staff and customers
• Be responsible for cash handling and reconciliation and enduring that all amounts balance daily
• To positively promote the company in both general conduct and standards, be an ambassador of the RNLI

You will be set up for success if you have:

• Friendly and warm personality
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Professional appearance and conduct
• To liaise with other departments to ensure good communication and to offer support
• Flexible & organised approach to the role
• Capable of working on own initiative with minimum supervision
• Excellent communication skills
• PC literate with keyboard competency
• High level of accuracy, numeracy and literacy
• Effective listening skills

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring. 
Job Reference 577875
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.
 

About Aramark

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk 

Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential.