Front of House Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
The Selwyn Hotel - Front of House Manager
Welcome to The Selwyn! The fanciest and newest addition to the Borough of Richmond upon Thames. The Selwyn has recently opened its doors and has already become one of the most talked about establishments in the area, appearing in prestigious newspapers such as The Times and The Independent. We are looking for a new Front of House Manager that can lead the service team and bring the necessary flair of 5-star service to this incredibly successful and brand new Hotel. The FOHM will manage all functions related to the Guest arrival experience and their stay, through to their departure. Oversees and manages the Guest Experience and ensures the experience for our guests whilst ensuring they receive an outstanding, seamless, 5-star service in all interactions with members of the Guest Experience Team. Motivates, drives, and monitors the Front of House team though constant one to one interaction and team training.
The Selwyn hotel is a boutique townhouse, located in the heart of Richmond upon Thames. This iconic hotel reflects our neighbourhood’s rich history to which the Selwyn family has made a notable contribution. It offers all the contemporary services and amenities for today’s guest. The words Sel, meaning castle, and Wyn, meaning friend, perfectly encapsulates what we’re all about. Our iconic Victorian façade, blooming with wisteria, is the backdrop to a welcoming arrival, with doors opening into an elegant lobby, with lofty and ornate ceilings. Our hotel, dating back to Victorian times, is undergoing a transformation that will see it re-imagined as The Selwyn, opening its doors in Autumn 2022.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Front of House Manager roles across Kew Green Hotels's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,861 - £28,424 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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