Reception Supervisor

Reception Supervisor

Glasgow Argyle Hotel, Signature Collection by Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Hotel Reception Supervisor to join our Front Office team. This is a key, hands‑on leadership role where you will support the smooth running of the reception desk while helping both guests and colleagues feel confident, supported and well cared for.

As a visible and approachable presence at the front of the hotel, you will lead the reception team by example, setting clear standards and creating a calm, positive environment. Your focus will be on ensuring guests receive a warm, seamless experience, while the team feels motivated, organised and able to perform at their best.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operation of the hotel reception, ensuring consistently high standards of service and professionalism
• Support, guide and motivate the reception team, helping colleagues feel confident, capable and engaged
• Coordinate effectively with departments such as Reservations, Housekeeping and Maintenance to ensure a smooth guest journey
• Handle guest complaints and enquiries calmly and professionally, ensuring positive and timely resolutions
• Monitor occupancy levels and support effective staffing to meet operational and commercial needs
• Ensure accurate billing and payment processes are followed consistently
• Support the hotel’s online reputation by responding appropriately to guest reviews and feedback

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Who Is This Role For?

This role is ideal for someone who:

• Has experience in a hotel reception or front office role and is ready to step into a supervisory position
• Enjoys supporting and guiding others while remaining hands‑on in service delivery
• Leads naturally through calm communication, professionalism and example
• Understands that confident teams create positive guest experiences
• Is comfortable balancing operational responsibilities with people‑focused leadership
• Takes pride in maintaining standards, solving problems and supporting guest satisfaction
• Values teamwork, collaboration and clear communication across departments

If you are someone who enjoys being a steady, supportive presence at the heart of the hotel, helping guests feel welcome while enabling your team to succeed, this Hotel Reception Supervisor role could be an excellent next step.

Hotel

The Glasgow Hotel, part of the Signature Collection by Best Western, seamlessly blends old and new architecture, making it a standout on the Glasgow skyline near the River Clyde, right in the heart of vibrant Glasgow.

Just seconds from junction 19 of the M8, 300 meters from Anderston railway station, and less than a mile from both Glasgow Central and Glasgow Queen Street train stations, the hotel is ideally located.

The hotel features 141 bedrooms, including 16 family rooms and 12 self-catering studio apartments. It also offers six meeting rooms with a capacity for up to 160 delegates, an indoor 15-meter swimming pool, a gym, and beauty treatment rooms

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.