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Are you passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences in a luxurious setting? Firmdale Hotels, renowned for its unique blend of luxury, comfort, and impeccable service, is looking for a dynamic Reservations Manager to join our esteemed team at the Haymarket Hotel. Firmdale Hotels is a collection of award-winning boutique hotels in London and New York, celebrated for our beautifully designed interiors, distinctive style, and commitment to excellence. Our hotels offer a unique and personal touch, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable stay. As the Reservations Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of our reservations department. Reporting directly to the Deputy and General Manager, you will ensure that all reservation enquiries are handled efficiently and that our guests' needs are met with the highest standards of service. Responsibilities: • Run the daily operations of the reservations department, managing all incoming reservation enquiries., • Ensure that every interaction with guests, travel agents, and colleagues reflects our commitment to exceptional service., • Manage the financial aspects of the department, including budgets and forecasting, to meet our business objectives., • Produce weekly and monthly departmental reports for the General Manager, providing insights and updates on performance., • Build and maintain strong relationships with travel agents, clients, and guests to foster loyalty and repeat business., • Uphold Firmdale's high standards in every aspect of your work, from handling complaints to conducting Duty Manager shifts. What you Need: • Previous experience as a Reservations Manager or Supervisor in a high-end hotel operation is essential., • Familiarity with the Opera system is required., • A strong understanding of all Front Office operations is crucial., • Exceptional communication and customer service skills are a must., • The ability to thrive under pressure and in a busy environment is key., • A deep understanding of current hospitality trends and competitor offerings., • Impeccable organisational skills and attention to detail., • Capable of motivating and training a team, providing solid leadership. What We Offer: • We offer a competitive salary plus service charge and benefits to be discussed at venue, • Access to Stream our financial wellbeing app. Stream your accrued earnings before pay day, benefit from everyday savings and real time financial coaching., • Health cash plan (including contributions towards dental, optical, alternative and complementary therapies), • Discounted cinema tickets, gym membership, travel, retailers and restaurants, • Complimentary meals on shift, • Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent, • Flexible scheduling without split shifts, • Dry cleaning service for work attire and discounted personal dry cleaning, • Enhanced holiday allowance based on length of service, • Season ticket loan for convenient commuting, • Ongoing training, professional development, and fully funded English lessons, • Regular social events, team activities, and fitness sessions, • Benefits like cycle to work scheme and annual long service awards, • One allocated paid day per year for volunteering work, • Exclusive discounts at Design Hotels, staff sales, spa discounts, and product perks, • And much more!! About Us Housed in a landmark Regency building designed by the legendary architect John Nash - of Buckingham Palace, Marble Arch and Trafalgar Square fame, Haymarket Hotel is one of London's most elegant addresses. Inside, the generous proportions of Georgian architecture are combined with bold colour, rich pattern and contemporary art, creating an atmosphere that is as inspiring as it is welcoming. Situated in the heart of the West End, moments from the city's finest theatres, museums, restaurants and landmarks, Haymarket Hotel is a place where history and creativity meet. Featuring unique spaces, such as an 18m pool and a 5-bedroom Townhouse, the hotel offers guests distinctive stays with scope for creativity and award-winning hospitality. To work here is to be part of a team that takes real pride in their surroundings and in delivering warm, memorable experiences for every guest. You'll be joining a team whose Awards and Accolades speak for themselves: • Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024, 2025 & 2026, • Two Michelin Keys, 2024, 2025, • Top-Rated Tablet Hotels of All Time, 2025, • Condé Nast Traveller 'Triple Crown', 2026, • One AA Rosette for Culinary Excellence, Brumus Bar & Restaurant, 2025, • AA Breakfast Award, Brumus Bar & Restaurant, 2025 You can see a full list of our awards and accolades here: Firmdale Hotels was founded in London, in 1985 by husband and wife team, Tim and Kit Kemp. Today, Firmdale has grown to include hotels and private residences across London and New York as well restaurants, bars, spas, an online shop, interior design studio and Laundry facility. Firmdale Hotels welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to an inclusive workplace. Please let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process. In line with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, we do require all applicants to have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documentation will be required at interview stage.

Location: Waterloo, London Hours: 4:00am–1:00pm, plus one Friday night shift per fortnight Salary: £30,000–£40,000, depending on experience Company Overview Butcher & Edmonds Ltd is an independently family run catering butchers located in Central London, supplying many of London’s finest restaurants, hotels and gentleman’s clubs. Having been in operation since 2004, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality meats and exceptional service to some of the best chef’s in London. Our commitment to sourcing the best products and delivering outstanding service sets us apart in the industry. The role We are looking for a highly organised and adaptable person to join our small office team at a busy London food wholesaler. This is a crucial hybrid role sitting between operations, customer service, sales administration and basic finance. It is not a traditional sales account-management position. You will help ensure that customer orders are processed accurately, deliveries run smoothly and the day-to-day operation of the business remains organised. The role could suit an operations or administrative professional who would like to become more customer-facing. It could equally suit someone from a sales or customer-service background who enjoys detail, systems and operational responsibility. We are open to candidates at different stages of their careers. A more junior candidate could join as an Operations & Customer Service Executive and develop into the position, while an experienced candidate could take ownership of the role at manager level. You will join a small office team consisting of the General Manager/Sales Director and a Credit Controller/Customer Service Executive. As a result, you will need to be comfortable taking responsibility, switching between priorities and helping wherever required. Key responsibilities Order processing and customer service • Take customer orders by telephone, email and other ordering channels., • Enter orders accurately and efficiently into our ERP system., • Provide telephone customer service to chefs and hospitality customers, particularly during the busy period between 8:00am and midday., • Respond to product, availability, pricing, delivery and order queries., • Resolve routine problems quickly and escalate more complex issues when required., • Build strong, helpful relationships with customers through reliable day-to-day service., • Support customers with additions, amendments, shortages and urgent requirements. Operations and delivery coordination • Act as a link between the office, customers, warehouse and delivery team., • Help coordinate our five delivery drivers throughout the morning., • Communicate delivery instructions, changes and customer requirements clearly., • Respond to delivery queries and help resolve delays or other issues., • Ensure relevant information is passed accurately between customers, drivers and the wider team., • Support the smooth running of daily sales and delivery operations. Systems and administration • Maintain accurate customer, order, pricing and product information., • Carry out regular data entry and general sales administration., • Support the business through its move to a new ERP system., • Help test processes, identify issues and ensure information is transferred accurately., • Contribute to improving administrative and operational processes., • Produce basic reports and information when required. Bookkeeping support • Undertake basic bookkeeping and finance administration., • Assist with invoices, credits, account queries and record keeping., • Work closely with the Credit Controller to ensure customer information is accurate., • Investigate straightforward discrepancies and ensure supporting information is properly recorded. Night-team cover • Work one Friday night shift per fortnight as part of the normal rota., • Provide holiday cover for the Night Sales Operations Manager for approximately 24 shifts per year., • Manage night-time order processing and sales operations confidently when providing cover., • Ensure a clear and accurate handover between the night and daytime teams. General responsibilities • Provide flexible support across the business as priorities change., • Complete ad hoc administrative and operational tasks., • Help maintain high standards of accuracy, communication and customer service., • Take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution. About you You will be practical, dependable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where customer requirements can change quickly. You should have: • Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail., • A confident, friendly and professional telephone manner., • Experience in operations, administration, customer service, sales support or a related role., • The ability to enter and manage data accurately., • Confidence using business software and learning new systems., • The ability to prioritise several competing tasks., • A calm and solutions-focused approach to problems., • The confidence to communicate with customers, drivers, warehouse colleagues and managers., • A willingness to take responsibility within a small team., • Flexibility around the early-morning hours, Friday-night rota and holiday-cover requirements., • Experience of foodservice, hospitality, wholesale, logistics, order processing, bookkeeping or ERP systems would be useful, but is not essential for the right candidate. What we offer • A salary of £30,000–£37,000, depending on experience and the level of responsibility assumed., • The opportunity to occupy a central and influential position within a growing business., • Broad exposure to customer service, sales operations, logistics, finance and business systems., • The chance to play an important role in the implementation of a new ERP platform., • Genuine scope for the position to develop as the business grows., • A supportive, close-knit working environment where individual contributions are visible and valued., • Annual 4 weeks' holiday, • Discretionary Christmas bonus, • Company Pension, • Discounted Staff Meat, • A supportive & collaborative working environment, • This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both people and processes: a capable operator who wants more customer contact, or a customer-facing professional who would like to develop broader operational experience.