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Recognised in the Top 50 Gastropubs, the Top 50 Boutique Hotels, and awarded 3 AA Rosettes, The Wild Rabbit blends culinary excellence with warm, authentic hospitality.\nWorking in close connection with Daylesford Farm, our menus showcase the best seasonal, organic produce, crafted with skill and creativity. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Callum Graham, our team combines classical technique with modern inspiration, making The Wild Rabbit one of the most exciting fine dining destinations in the Cotswolds.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nAs a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for our guests, setting the tone for their entire experience at The Wild Rabbit. You will deliver a welcome defined by warmth, professionalism and genuine care, ensuring every arrival, stay and departure feels seamless and personal.\nThis role combines presence and precision, blending attentive communication with confident organisation to support the smooth running of daily operations. You will work closely with all departments to coordinate guest needs, maintain accurate administration and uphold the standards of service and presentation that reflect the spirit of The Wild Rabbit and the wider Bamford Collection.\nYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\nServe as the first and lasting point of contact for every guest, ensuring each interaction before, during, and after their stay feels personal, attentive, and effortless.\n\nDeliver a warm, polished and professional service across all channels; in person, by phone, and via email, reflecting the calm confidence and elegance of The Wild Rabbit.\n\nHandle all enquiries and special requests with composure, precision and genuine care, ensuring each response feels thoughtful and considered.\n\nCoordinate arrivals and departures with grace and attention to detail, ensuring every welcome and farewell feels sincere, seamless and memorable.\n\nAnticipate guest needs intuitively, going beyond expectation to create moments of quiet luxury and connection.\n\nTake ownership of each guest journey from first enquiry through to post-departure follow-up, maintaining a consistent sense of care and continuity between The Wild Rabbit, The Cottages and Daylesford Stays.\n\nCollaborate closely with Front of House, Guest Experience and Housekeeping teams to ensure every detail of the guest journey is aligned, timely and seamless.\n\nBuild an in-depth understanding of the wider Daylesford Stays and Bamford Collection, confidently recommending experiences across the farm, spa, cottages and pubs to enrich every guest stay.\n\nSKILLS & EXPERTISE\nPrevious experience in a luxury hospitality or boutique hotel environment preferred\n\nStrong written and verbal communication skills with immaculate attention to detail\n\nExcellent time management and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting\n\nConfident use of Microsoft Office and booking systems (Opera, ResDiary or similar)\n\nValid UK driving licence\n\nNaturally warm and professional, with a genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest care\n\nCalm, intuitive and adaptable under pressure, maintaining composure and clarity at all times\n\nCollaborative and solution-focused, fostering a positive and supportive team environment\n\nOrganised, precise and motivated by upholding the highest standards of presentation and service\n\nCurious and eager to learn, growing within a brand that values craftsmanship, care and continuous improvement\n\nPERKS & BENEFITS\nDiscounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:\nPurchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.\n\nShop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.\n\nVisit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.\n\nBook any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at\n\nthe Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.\n\nReceive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.\nEnjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.\n\nMental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand\n\nPadel Discount: (Cotswolds)\n\nNationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group\n\nLocal Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)\n\nWellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing\n\nElectric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)\n\nVolunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice\n\nPrivate Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa\n\nPension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us\n\nLife Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary\n\nEnhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)\n\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)\n\nEnhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)\n\nRefer a Friend Scheme -Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)\n\nFlu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)\n\n*The on target earning potential for this role is £30,914.32 per annum based on a 40-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £26,914.32, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge. 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