Receptionist (Part-time)

Job Description
The Jacobean Hotel invites you to welcome guests as a part-time Receptionist in Coventry, using your front-desk experience to manage check-ins, bookings and enquiries while keeping our boutique hotel running smoothly across afternoon, evening and morning shifts.

About The Jacobean Hotel
The Jacobean Hotel is an independent, characterful hotel in Coventry, blending historic charm with modern comfort for leisure and business guests. We pride ourselves on warm hospitality, efficient service and a friendly, professional team that keeps stays relaxed, organised and memorable from arrival to departure.
Company Location: The Jacobean Hotel, Coventry, United Kingdom.

Job Overview
As a part-time Receptionist, you will handle guest check in and check out, manage bedroom sales and the restaurant diary, answer calls and complete admin tasks. Working 3 to 4 days over 7 on rotating shifts, you will be a key, trusted front-of-house contact.

Responsibilities
• Check guests in and out efficiently and professionally
• Maximise sales of hotel bedrooms through confident upselling and accurate bookings
• Manage the restaurant diary and reservations system
• Handle cash, card payments and balancing in line with procedures
• Answer telephone enquiries and respond to guest questions
• Complete general reception administration and record keeping

Requirements
• Minimum one year hotel reception experience
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Available to work 3 to 4 days over 7, including weekends where required
• Able to work 3pm to 9pm and 7.30am to 3pm shifts
• Confident with cash handling and basic administration
• Right to work in the United Kingdom

Benefits
• Pay from 12.21 pounds per hour
• Part-time, permanent role in a busy hotel environment
• On-site parking provided
• Opportunity to deepen hotel reception and hospitality skills

Other Details
• Job title: Receptionist
• Job types: Part-time, permanent
• Work location: In person at The Jacobean Hotel, Coventry
• Focus: Front desk operations, guest service and bedroom or restaurant bookings

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Why Join Us
Join The Jacobean Hotel to build on your reception experience, enjoy stable part-time hours, work with a small supportive team and welcome guests to a charming independent hotel where your professionalism really stands out.

Job Summary
This part-time Receptionist role at The Jacobean Hotel Coventry offers 3 to 4 shifts per week on rotating early and late patterns, from 12.21 pounds per hour, handling check-ins, bookings, cash and calls in a welcoming, characterful hotel.

Date: 13 January 2026