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Live In Apprentice Night Receptionist in Kensington Hotel / Backpacker - Saint James Backpackers - London

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We believe this represents an excellent opportunity to:


(1) Work in a Kensington/Chelsea hostel/hotel
(2) Gain a highly respected vocational qualification:
You must be willing to be considered to be take on as an Apprentice and work and study at the same time.


WORK
Your duties as a Main Receptionist would include:


  • Checking in/out guests and dealing with their queries
  • Taking payments
  • Processing bookings
  • Checking and correcting any room/bed availability errors
  • Managing the housekeeping team
  • Ensuring the smooth and optimal functioning of the hostel

You'd be doing 4 night shifts per week 7pm-7am.


STUDY / HOSPITALITY QUALIFICATION
You would study towards a Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship Level 2.
This is a 12 month course which we will pay for and will pay you to do 3 hours study per week – outside of your working hours.
Remuneration Package
For this role we offer a comprehensive live-in package which allows travellers to parachute easily into London life comprising:

  • Starting pay will be at least the minimum wage for an apprentice and will be dependent on your skills and experience. For the 4 shifts per week you can expect to earn at least £1,200 per month plus free accomodation and free breakfast and dinner.
  • monthly bonus for excellence behaviours / going above and beyond
  • accommodation in a staff dormitory (of course you can opt not to live in the hostel);
  • use of laundry facilities (to wash and dry your clothes and bed linen);
  • free breakfast and free dinner (which you'd help cook once per week!)
  • free fast wifi
  • there is also free food available at other times to e.g. cook lunch/snacks. This includes basic foodstuffs such as bread, milk, pasta, rice etc If there's anything else you want ordered that you eat then as long as its reasonable and basic we'll buy it.

You will improve:

  • your communication skills
  • your team-working skills
  • your social skills and confidence
  • gain managerial experience in the hospitality environment

And you'll get to explore London living on one of the best areas - Kensington and Chelsea. You'll make friends for life in the hostel too.

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  • Experience
    Not required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    4 nights per week 7pm-7am
  • Salary
    from £8 hourly
  • Benefits
    Free accomodation in a staff dormitory
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Hostel/Hotel • 1-10 Employees

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