Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title
Receptionist (full time)
Salary
£22,672 p.a.- Salaried position, up to 40 hours per week with paid lunch breaks and overtime.
- Shift working with regular days off and no split shifts.
About Phyllis Court Club
Phyllis Court has excellent facilities, superb cuisines and wines, relaxing riverside accommodation and friendly staff. Phyllis Court truly is a Club for all Members.
Reporting to the Operations Manager and working as part of a small team you will be responsible for ensuring our Members receive a warm and friendly welcome and any queries are dealt with in an efficient and professional manner. You will be scheduled to provide cover for Reception in the main Clubhouse and at the Fitness Centre. The role will include shift work including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Benefits for a Receptionist
As well as the traditional benefits such as our pension scheme, life assurance and 28 days holiday each year (pro rata), you will enjoy extra perks when you join the team at Phyllis Court.
Perkbox (discounts at high street retailers and restaurants)- Flow hospitality online training
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing support
- Meals and hot drinks while on duty
- Complimentary parking onsite
- Friends and family rates for hotel accommodation and special event bookings
- Friends and family tickets for Henley Royal Regatta
- Institute of Hospitality Membership (on passing probation)
- Option to join UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme (on passing probation)
- Staff socials and events
- Automatic enrolment in the Club pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Staff accommodation on request and if available
Your responsibilities as a Receptionist
- Ensuring all Members & guests receive a warm & friendly welcome to the Club.
- Deal with any queries in an efficient & professional manner.
- Be self-motivated and have the ability to work well as part of a small team.
- Be confident, organised, reliable, flexible and enthusiastic.
- To be aware of the need to observe Health and Safety regulations and advise management of any irregularities.
- To complete any other reasonable task as requested.
Requirements of a Receptionist
Exceptional customer service skills.- Be a clear communicator and be able to demonstrate great teamwork.
- Experience in a similar role is desirable but full training will be given on the job.
- A good logical approach to problem solving and the ability to work well under pressure.
- A good command of the English language, be computer literate, and well organised.
- Good time management skills and the ability to multi-task, as well the ability to work using your own initiative.
- The role is very hands on, so a can do, and proactive approach is essential and forms part of our One Team ethos.
- Proof of right to work in the UK.
Thank you for your interest in working for Phyllis Court Club If you feel you have the required experience for this role, please send a short cover letter explaining your most relevant experience with your CV and we will be in touch.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist roles across Phyllis Court Club's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,672 - £22,672 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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