Front of House Manager

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London, England, GBR
In-Office
41K-41K Annually
Entry level
Food • Hospitality
The Role
Lead a team of five across two busy reception areas, overseeing visitor experience, access control, tenant policies, and building security procedures. Manage front-of-house operations during high-volume student enrolment periods, while supporting HR administration, payroll, trading activities, and client requests. Coach and develop the team, resolve complaints, handle challenging situations, and maintain consistently high service standards through strong organisation, adaptability, and operational leadership.
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Company Description

Portico is defined by our unique culture – One that rewards hard work and dedication, empowers people to grow, with the belief that work should be fun and engaging!
Our family is made up of many different people. We embrace diversity and believe in treating everyone equally to ensure that everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop and progress in their careers.

Job Description

Portico are looking for an experienced and proactive Front of House Manager to lead a team of five within a unique and fast-paced environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer-focused professional who thrives on delivering exceptional service, managing multiple priorities, and leading high-performing teams.

In this role, you will oversee the daily operation of two busy reception areas, ensuring a seamless visitor experience while maintaining strict adherence to building security protocols. You will be responsible for managing access control processes, including QR code and pass systems, ensuring all tenant policies and procedures are consistently followed.

Alongside your operational responsibilities, you will support key business functions including HR administration, payroll, and trading activities, while providing valuable ad hoc administrative support to the client. You will also play a pivotal role during busy student enrolment periods, successfully coordinating front-of-house operations during the arrival of thousands of international students.

As a leader, you will coach, mentor, and develop your team, driving a culture of exceptional customer service and continuously raising service standards. The successful candidate will be highly organised, adaptable, and confident managing a busy and varied workload, with a passion for people and delivering operational excellence.

If you're passionate about delivering outstanding service and leading from the front, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary: £40,517

Hours: 8-5pm and 9-6pm 40 Hours per week

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be confident interacting with a diverse range of people, including members of the public and students, while always delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will be a highly organised multitasker with strong problem-solving abilities and the resilience to remain calm under pressure. Experience handling challenging situations, resolving complaints, and making informed decisions quickly and professionally is essential.

As a leader, you will be able to coach, support, and motivate your team, setting clear standards and leading by example. You will take pride in driving excellence across the customer journey, ensuring every interaction is handled with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency.

Additional Information

What's in it for you?

  • Excellent holiday allowance
  • Pension contributions,
  • Life insurance
  • Enhanced annual leave
  • Recommend a Friend Bonus Scheme
  • Thank you voucher scheme.
  • 24-hour personal helpline for employees, providing counselling & information services.
  • Access to Choices, our discounts and benefits platform which offers you fabulous savings for thousands of high street retailers, hotels, cinemas and many more.
  • Our Training Academy provides excellent training and development opportunities for our people.

Skills Required

  • Experience managing front-of-house or reception operations
  • Experience handling challenging situations and resolving complaints
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to lead, coach, support, and motivate a team
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
  • Problem-solving skills and ability to make timely professional decisions
  • Ability to remain calm and resilient under pressure
  • Confidence interacting with diverse groups, including the public and students

WSH Group Limited Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about WSH Group Limited and has not been reviewed or approved by WSH Group Limited.

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous in many postings, including birthday leave, volunteering days, and additional family-related occasions. These options are frequently highlighted alongside standard holiday allowances.
  • Parental & Family Support — Parental provisions are described as enhanced, with extended maternity and secondary-carer leave noted across multiple roles. Some roles also reference grandparent leave and wedding or commitment leave as added support.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing resources such as employee assistance programs, counselling, and discounts are commonly advertised. Practical perks like free meals on shift, cycle-to-work, and retail savings are also cited as valuable additions.

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The Company
HQ: Reading
148 Employees
Year Founded: 2000

What We Do

WSH Group Ltd. offers contract catering services and operates food services for business and industrial locations throughout the United Kingdom, standing at the forefront of the hospitality sector.

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