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Receptionist

CompanyPotters Resorts
LocationColchester
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 22, 2026
About The Company
Potters Resorts offers the UK's only Fully Inclusive Short Breaks. Choose from two five star resorts: Five Lakes in the beautiful Essex countryside or Hopton On Sea, perched on the scenic Norfolk coast. 4 Night Midweek and 3 Night Weekend breaks combine outstanding fully inclusive value with award-winning hospitality. Enjoy comfortable accommodation, delicious food and drink, activities, sports and superb leisure facilities, plus West End quality evening entertainment, as standard. Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you’re after, you can have it all at Potters Resorts, without the hidden costs. No wonder we’re ranked the Best UK Holiday Parks & Resorts by Which? Readers, and are a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice! Breaks are adult only, year round, with the exception of the school holidays exclusively at Hopton On Sea, when the resort transforms into a fun-filled destination for all generations.
About the Role

Company Description

Receptionist – Potters Resorts Five Lakes

This role is based at Potters Resorts Five Lakes, Maldon, Essex, CM9 8HX.

Potters Resorts Five Lakes is the UK’s only fully inclusive resort, offering exceptional hospitality, dining, entertainment and activities—all in one beautiful Essex location.

We’re looking for a friendly, confident and customer-focused Receptionist to join our busy Front of House team. As one of the first people our guests meet, you’ll play an important part in creating a warm welcome and ensuring they enjoy an unforgettable stay.

If you have brilliant interpersonal skills, plenty of enthusiasm and a genuine passion for helping people, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

As part of our Reception team, you will:

  • Provide every guest with a warm, friendly and professional welcome
  • Assist guests with questions and requests throughout their stay
  • Handle check-ins, check-outs and general reception enquiries efficiently
  • Answer telephone calls and respond to queries in a helpful and professional manner
  • Share information about our resort, facilities, activities and entertainment
  • Resolve guest concerns calmly and confidently, involving the appropriate team when required
  • Keep the reception area clean, organised and presentable at all times
  • Complete administrative duties accurately and efficiently
  • Build positive working relationships across the resort and support your colleagues as part of one team

Hours of Work

  • 40 hours per week, working five days out of seven
  • Weekend and bank holiday working required
  • Straight shifts—no split shifts
  • Reception operates between 8am and 10pm, so flexibility across these hours is essential

Rates of Pay

  • £13.29 per hour / £27,643.20 per annum 

An immediate start may be available for the right candidate.

Ready to take the next step in your hospitality career? Apply now—we look forward to hearing from you!

 

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous customer service experience, ideally within hospitality
  • Confident face-to-face customer service and communication skills
  • A friendly, approachable and professional manner
  • Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
  • The ability to remain calm and helpful in a busy environment
  • A positive, self-motivated attitude and willingness to go the extra mile
  • Good computer and administrative skills
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and bank holidays

Our Reception team works in a lively, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same. You’ll receive full training, ongoing support and opportunities to develop throughout your career with us.

Additional Information

Why Choose Potters Resorts Five Lakes?

  • 🌟 Be part of an award-winning, newly expanded resort
  • 💼 Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
  • 🍔 Free Meals when working
  • 🏋️‍♀️ Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities
  • 💰 Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
  • 🎓 Continuous training through our Potters Academy
  • 🏆 Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
  • 🤗 A genuinely enjoyable place to work

 

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

  • Experience Required : Yes
  • Job: Reception Team Member
  • Compensation: up to GBP 27643.40 - yearly
  • Key Skills
    Customer serviceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailComputer skillsAdministrative skillsProblem solvingTelephone etiquetteConflict resolution
    Categories
    HospitalityCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative
    Benefits
    Free mealsFree gym accessLeisure facilities accessContinuous trainingTeam recognition awards
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The receptionist will provide a warm welcome to guests, handle check-ins and check-outs, and manage general inquiries efficiently. They are also responsible for maintaining the reception area and assisting guests with information about resort facilities and activities.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    263
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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