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We’re Hiring For A New Receptionist
QUESTION: Want to work at the best youth hostel in town ;)?
We’re after a fun and friendly receptionist to join the Dictionary crew. This is a live-in and live-out position, with super great colleagues and fantastic guests!
Sound good already? Check out our job specification below and then send us a quick email explaining why you want to work for us!
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Job Title: Receptionist
Role: 6 week minimum placement
Salary: Paid and accommodation provided
Live-in: Yes
Hours: 40 hours per week
Role: We are a hostel situated in one of London’s most vibrant areas, Shoreditch! We are currently looking for a new member to join our reception team. You’ll have ideally held a customer service position before, and within the hospitality industry is a bonus! You’ll always arrive at the desk with a smile (even before your coffee)! You’ll be responsible for check-ins & check-outs, answering emails and dealing with problems in a friendly but professional manner. An additional language is an essential as we have guests arrive from all over the world. Something we always look for is East London fanatics. You know the best place to get a burger, the best place to drink a cocktail, the best place to party… You have the power to make our guests’ stay a wonderful experience! The only thing they’ll regret is THAT cocktail!! Wage: £7.5, 40-48 hours per week. Please note: It is a Live out position. Pleas e not call at reception to inquire about the position.
Wage: £7.50 per hour, 40-48 hours per week.
Shifts: You will be asked to undertake a range of shifts. These will be both daytime shifts and night shifts.
To apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter to iwanttowork@thedictionaryhostel.com telling us a bit about yourself and explaining why your skills and experience make you suitable for this role. Please also include prospective dates for your arrival. Thanks!
Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK. This requires you to have an EEA passport or a UK work visa. This will be checked before you are allowed to begin working for us.
About us:
The Dictionary Hostel is East London’s first youth hostel with over 200 beds, a restaurant, bar, coffee shop and public launderette. We have over 30,000 guests per year who come from all over the world and fall in the 18-35 year age range. The hostel is owned by husband and wife team, Peter and Eliska Finlay who bring passion and enthusiasm as well as creativity and flexibility to the company culture.