
Social Host
- Southall, West London
- £28,000-29,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Greet members and guests warmly, verify ID, process payments where needed, and introduce them to our space, services, and key information.
- Deliver smooth, efficient check-ins and check-outs, including inspections, deposit handling, and friendly farewells.
- Respond to enquiries and concerns with empathy and clarity-always escalating more serious matters to the FOH Manager or GM, while ensuring members feel heard and cared for.
- Be a calm, supportive presence at Reception-offering guidance, community knowledge, and safeguarding awareness at all times.
- Manage bookings, room moves, onboarding and renewals using our internal systems.
- Complete daily check-in and check-out tasks in line with timelines and checklists.
- Keep all member and guest records up to date, including agreements, payments, and documentation.
- Track data across master trackers and cloud systems to support reporting and consistency.
- Respond to calls and emails in a timely, brand-aligned way.
- Support Sales with internal room tours and onboarding assistance.
- Process receipt updates and assist the FOH Manager and GM with administrative requests.
- Record, bag, and store lost property according to policy.
- Carry out any additional administrative tasks requested by the FOH Manager, GM, or Community Lead.
- Monitor Reception and communal supplies, and flag when stock needs replenishing.
- Keep Reception and shared areas tidy and presentable at all times. Report and escalate maintenance issues.
- Review CCTV footage when authorised by FOH Manager or GM.
- Register non-residents, guests, and contractors with sign-in processes in line with safety and security policies.
- Coordinate with Housekeeping and Maintenance for room readiness and guest needs.
- Support Reception duties such as shuttle bookings, parcel handling, and sign-ins.
- Ensure all Reception equipment (phones, iPads, radios, computers) is functional and fully charged.
- Follow SOPs, daily checklists, and operational guidelines with care.
- Complete required training and compliance tasks on time.
- Provide clear, structured handovers at the end of each shift.
- Stay aligned with updates, procedures, and training to keep the team informed and consistent.
- Previous experience in hotels, co-living, serviced apartments, or aparthotel reception.
- Strong multitasking and organisational skills, with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
- Excellent communication and a professional, approachable manner.
- Confidence and composure in sensitive situations.
- Intermediate computer skills and comfort using booking and admin systems.
- High attention to detail and a proactive, team-first approach.
- Independence, accountability, and a desire to learn and grow.
- Open, kind, and solution-focused communication style.
- Salary: £29,000 per year - we believe great work deserves recognition.
- Hours: 4 days on, 4 days off - full-time rotation (8am-8pm), including weekends.
- Holidays: 20 days per annum including bank holidays
- Perks & Benefits:
- Enjoy complimentary access (on selected days) to our spa, gym, and wellness amenities
- Welcome to join our weekly events programme-from creative workshops to social mixers, you are part of the community too
- (Please note: if attending events during working hours, this is subject to Reception cover and approval from the Front of House Manager.)