Introduction

Join the Salutation Hotel as an Apprentice Receptionist. Manage our busy front desk, greet guests, and help in the bar. Perfect for building your hospitality career, with great perks including live-in accommodation and free use of our leisure facilities.

About the Employer

Founded in 1992, Classic Lodges is a privately owned collection of eight distinctive hotels in some of the UK’s most beautiful locations. From elegant country houses to coastal retreats, each hotel has its own character, history, and story to tell.

At the heart of Classic Lodges are our people. Whether welcoming guests at reception, creating exceptional food, or preparing every room with care, our teams create the meaningful moments that make every stay memorable. We believe hospitality is about more than service, it’s about making people feel genuinely at home.

Our purpose is to create meaningful experiences that connect people, places, and memory. Guided by our values, we take pride in delivering warm, thoughtful hospitality and celebrating the individuality of each hotel and team. Working with us means being part of a close-knit group where people are valued, supported, and encouraged to bring every stay to life.

What You'll Do

Greeting guests courteously, ensuring a positive first impression
Managing incoming calls with professional phone etiquette and directing enquiries appropriately
Performing general clerical duties including filing, photocopying, and document management
Serving customers at the bar
Completing end of day cashing up and balancing
Supporting the front desk team to ensure the smooth, daily operation of hotel administration

Training Outcome

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there is a clear opportunity to progress into a permanent front-of-house or reception role within the hotel.

You will have excellent opportunities to develop your career and progress into supervisory or guest relations management roles within Classic Lodges and the wider hospitality industry.

Skills Required

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Administrative skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience

Course Information

Course: Hospitality accommodation team member (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Catering and hospitality

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Rotational shifts covering mornings, evenings, and weekends to match hotel reception operating hours. Specific shift patterns and rest days will be discussed at interview.

Expected Duration: 1 Year

Training Provider: THE OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER LTD

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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