Job Introduction
Are you ready to elevate your career with a company that sets the standard for exceptional corporate hospitality? If you have experience in hotels, airlines, or corporate hospitality and a passion for outstanding service, we want to hear from you!
We are looking for a Reception Team Leader to join our talented team in Edinburgh, with occasional travel to Glasgow. The Edinburgh office offers one of the most unique and breathtaking views in the city – a perspective you won’t experience anywhere else. Curious? You will want to see it for yourself!
Ready to make your mark with us? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
Type of contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 40 per week (Monday-Friday; shift rota basis between 7 AM and 8 PM)
Main responsibilities
- Support the Regional Reception Manager in delivering outstanding service to clients.
- Oversee and inspire the team, fostering creativity and operational excellence.
- Ensure that all catering requirements are met with the highest quality.
- Set the standard for excellence, leading by example.
- Serve as the primary contact for clients and Account Managers.
- Prepare team rotas and assist with recruitment, HR tasks, and performance reviews.
- Greet and escort guests with warmth and professionalism.
- Organise meeting rooms, refreshments, and AV support tailored to client needs.
The ideal candidate will
- Share our Rapport values: Create Rapport, Be Brilliant, Innovative Spirit, Walk Tall, Stronger Together
- Be passionate about delivering exceptional service and leading a team by example.
- Ideally, have previous experience in a leadership role within a 5-star or luxury service environment.
- Possess strong leadership and team development skills.
- Be detail-oriented and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Have excellent communication skills and a proactive approach.
- Be skilled in managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Show a genuine interest in creating memorable experiences for clients and guests.
What will you get?
- Financial Freedom: Enjoy exclusive travel and grocery discounts, plus life assurance and cash rewards!
- Secure Your Future: Benefit from a contributory pension scheme for a stable financial tomorrow.
- Health Matters: Access wellness programs, an Employee Assistance Program, and digital GP services for holistic support.
- Thrive Personally & Professionally: Unlock endless learning and development opportunities to elevate your career!
- Celebrate Excellence: Shine a spotlight on outstanding peers with WOW Awards for their exceptional contributions.
- Give Back to Community: Take one paid day off annually to support a cause you’re passionate about!
Why Rapport?
Our people come first, and we are committed to developing you and offering a number of fantastic professional and personal development opportunities. We have a suite of over 50 training workshops and a number of Leadership programmes to support you with your development and career progression within Rapport.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and inclusion within the workplace, and we celebrate everyone’s differences and diverse backgrounds. We have created a number of Employee Networks as part of our “Be Yourself at Rapport” programme, to create a safe space for our Ambassadors to connect and collaborate, ensuring we champion diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
Our Ambassadors’ mental and physical wellbeing is very important to us, and we continue to have a real focus on providing the varied support and initiatives for our teams to get involved in.
Rapport is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we have a number of partnerships with external organisations providing job opportunities within the company for people with special educational needs and disabilities.
About the Company
Rapport is an award winning, specialist company that provides corporate organisations with a range of fully managed front and back of house guest services. Our tailored services are provided to clients in all major cities in the UK and Ireland and in key locations in the US and Hong Kong.
We are very proud to count some of the UK’s most forward-thinking, blue-chip companies as our clients, from small boutique firms to large multi-site international corporations, all with a common goal to provide excellent Customer Service.
Our most prestigious awards include:
- In the 2021 ‘Best Companies to work for’ awards, Rapport was recognised as being the Best Company to Work for in the U.K. Business Services Sector, Rapport was recognised as the second Best (Large) Company to Work for in the UK and third Best Company to Work for in London (all categories and company sizes).
- We were awarded three stars from ‘Best Companies’, their ultimate accolade, in 2021 signifying a ‘World Class’ company.
- Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality in 2021 winner.
- Excellence in Diversity & Inclusion at HR in Hospitality Awards 2019
Rapport is a part of Compass Group UK & Ireland, a FTSE 100 company. Please visit our website, www.rapportservice.com, for further information and before applying to learn more about Rapport and our clients.
We will contact applicants within 5-7 workings days. Rapport job adverts always gain a high response rate, but we do review all applications. Please check your inbox and your junk/spam folder for our response to your application. Due to high application volumes, we recommend that you do not apply for more than one role at any time. Please ensure you apply for the role that best matches your experience.