Hospitality Starts Here – Build Your Future with Cairn Group
Are you ready to grow your career in hospitality? At Cairn Group, we believe work should be rewarding, exciting, and full of opportunities to learn and develop. Whether you're creating unforgettable guest experiences or supporting your team, you'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where your contributions are valued. With the opportunity to learn, develop, and be recognised, Cairn a place where you can build a career, you’re proud of.
About the Role:
As a Receptionist at Cairn Group, you’ll be the first smiling face our guests see—and the warm, professional presence they remember long after they leave.
From taking reservations and answering phone calls to preparing invoices and completing end-of-day banking, you’ll keep things running smoothly at the front desk.
You’ll handle guest queries with care, offer helpful local insights, and anticipate needs—ensuring a friction-free experience from check-in to check-out.
Whether working solo or as part of a supportive front office team, you’ll bring a welcoming energy that helps our guests feel truly at home.
About You:
- A Hospitality Hero – With a bubbly personality, you’re the first impression and lasting memory of a guest’s stay.
- A Service Superstar – You listen, respond, and go above and beyond to help guests feel comfortable and valued.
- A Team Player – You work closely with colleagues to keep shifts smooth and communication clear.
- Cool Under Pressure – You stay composed and capable when things get busy.
- A Polished Professional – You take pride in your personal presentation and professional approach.
- Proactive Organised – You manage your time well and complete front desk tasks with focus and accuracy.
- Flexible Reliable – You’re able to work shifts across 5 days from 7, including weekends, to meet business needs.
About You:
You will thrive at Cairn Group because you are:
- A Hospitality Hero – With a warm and welcoming personality, you create memorable experiences, showing respect for every guest and team member,
- A Service Superstar – Your creativity and ‘can-do’ attitude and anticipation of guests’ needs, ensures every experience is best-in-class,
- Cool Under Pressure – Even during the busiest shifts, you stay calm, collected, and in control, delivering service with excellence,
- Polished Professional – You present yourself with confidence and professionalism,
- Proactive Organised – You adapt to challenges with flexibility and efficiency, always striving for continuous improvement,
- A Team Player – You display integrity with each decision and whether leading or supporting, you inspire those around you and contribute to a positive, sustainable team culture.
About Us:
Cairn Group is a leading UK hospitality company with over 60 years of expertise in hotel acquisition, ownership, management, investment, and development. Our journey has been shaped by successful partnerships with global brands and a commitment to creating thriving, guest-focused properties.
At Cairn Group, our values - Respect, Integrity, Sustainability, and Excellence (RISE) - are at the heart of everything we do. We respect our team and guests, act with integrity, and invest in our people to build a sustainable future - for our business, our communities, and the planet. Every day, we work to deliver excellence, going the extra mile to create outstanding experiences for our guests.
Benefits:
- Service Excellence Bonus: Your hard work pays off. Service charge tips and gratuities add a well-earned boost to your pay check,
- Get Paid in Real-Time with Wagestream: Take control of your earnings. Track your pay live, access funds when needed, and get expert financial tips—all in real-time,
- Stay, Relax and Recharge: Enjoy discounted stays across our all our venues. Treat yourself or bring your friends and family along for a well-earned break,
- Delicious Discounts: Indulge a little with 50% off food and drinks across our hotels, bars and restaurants,
- Spa Discounts: Self-care matters! Treat yourself with exclusive wellness offers at our spas and leisure clubs,
- Retail, Cinema Fun Discounts: Enjoy exclusive access to savings on shopping, cinemas trips and fun days out,
- Rise with Us: From apprenticeships to leadership programs, our development team is here to help you grow and reach your career goals,
- Superstar Awards: Your hard work deserves the spotlight! Each month we celebrate and reward our team members who showcase our values and bring hospitality to life,
- Long-Service Awards: Celebrate key milestones with us, starting from just one year of service—plus enjoy extra annual leave as a thank-you for your commitment.
- Recommend a Friend: Bring great people into the team and earn a bonus when they join!
- 24/7 Support: We’re committed to your wellbeing. Access our confidential Employee Assistance Programme anytime, anywhere.
- Pension Scheme: Plan for your future with our pension plan, designed to help you build long-term security.
- Year-Round Incentives: Enjoy fun incentives, exciting challenges, and surprise perks throughout the year!
- Bereavement Leave – When life gets tough, we ensure you have the time and support you need to be with your loved ones.
Mercure Darlington King’s Hotel is one of Darlington’s most iconic buildings and consists of 83 welcoming bedrooms, three designated meeting rooms, a fascinating ballroom, a leading restaurant and a lively cocktail bar.
We have welcomed a number of important guests since we re-opened in 2012.
Benefits
Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Cairn Academy' Training Development Opportunities
Meals on Duty
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
Accor Hotels Staff Rate Scheme
Accor Hotels Friends and Family Rate
Brand Training
(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)