Assistant Front of House Manager

Assistant Front of House Manager
Ardencote Manor - Hiddenwell | Luxury Wellness Retreat
Full-Time | Permanent
\n Estimated Start Date: 23 November 2026
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Reports to: Front Office Manger

Lead Exceptional Guest Experiences in a Luxury Hospitality Environment

Are you a natural people person who loves creating brilliant guest experiences?

We’re looking for an Assistant Front of House Manager to help lead our Reception and Day Porter teams and make sure every guest receives a warm welcome and exceptional service throughout their stay.

Working closely with the Front Office Manager, you’ll be at the heart of the hotel operation – supporting the team, overseeing busy shifts and helping everything run smoothly from arrival through to departure.

Key Responsibilities

Supporting and motivating our Reception and Day Porter teams

• Taking Duty Manager responsibility and supporting departments across the hotel
\n • Delivering consistently high standards of guest service
\n • Handling guest requests and resolving any concerns with confidence and care
\n • Supporting rotas, training, coaching and team development
\n • Managing room allocations and helping maximise room sales and revenue
\n • Ensuring guest information, payments and Front Office procedures are accurate
\n • Keeping the team informed with clear handovers and daily communications
\n • Spotting opportunities to improve the guest journey and the way we work
\n • Leading by example and creating a positive, professional working environment

About You

• Have previous Front Office, Reception or hospitality supervisory experience
\n • Genuinely enjoy looking after guests and creating memorable experiences
\n • Are confident leading, coaching and motivating a team
\n • Can stay calm, organised and positive in a busy environment
\n • Have great communication and problem-solving skills
\n • Are commercially aware and comfortable encouraging your team to maximise sales opportunities
\n • Are confident using hotel systems and following financial procedures
\n • Enjoy taking ownership and getting involved across the wider hotel operation

Additional Information

\n
• Full-Time - 40 hours per week
\n
• Working on a 5 out of 7-day rota, demonstrating flexibility to meet business requirements, including availability to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays as required
\n
• Salary £ 31,000 per annum
\n
• Estimated Start Date: 23 November 2026
\n
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship now or in the future for this position
\n

What We Offer

\n
• Complimentary Spa Day on work anniversaries at any of our company spas
\n
• Complimentary use of leisure and spa facilities
\n
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program
\n
• 30% discount on overnight stays and spa days
\n
• Discounts on food, drink and retail across our venues
\n
• Pension scheme
\n
• Free Parking
\n
• Refer-a-Friend scheme
\n
• Excellent Induction and training programme
\n
• Perkbox Online benefits and discounts
\n
• On-line Doctor support (appointments/prescriptions)
\n
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with loads of development opportunities
\n

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career. You’ll have the chance to develop your leadership skills, make a real impact on the guest experience and play an important role within our Front of House team

Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you

Apply today and become part of our exceptional hospitality journey