Front Desk Agent - Night

Job Ref: VIR1897

Branch: Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch

Location: Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch, London (Central)

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: 2300-0730

Hours per week: 40

Posted date: 01/10/2026

Closing date: 01/12/2026

Who we are:

We love what we do, and what we do is important! We believe that everyone should leave feeling better – this means not just our guests and owners, but also our teammates.

Why work with Virgin Hotels:

• • A paid day off for your birthday!
  • An extra day added to your holiday allowance each year you work with us (up to 33 days)
  • A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical mental wellbeing.
  • Wagestream - access your pay early!
  • Generous family-friendly policies and allowances
  • Discounted Room Rates
  • Teammate meals provided
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Cycle2Work scheme
  • Paid leave to volunteer to spend time with the causes closest to your heart, for every teammate.
  • Guest Experience Stay
  • Quarterly Annual Employee awards
  • Learning Development Opportunities

Your mission:

Should you choose to accept it…

We are looking for someone who thinks outside the box. Our Belief Statement starts with “We love what we do and what we do is important.” Every single teammate in our hotel is valued, and we expect our guests to feel the same way. This isn’t a walk in the park, but if you are passionate about people, share our quirky sense of humour, and are able to see beyond the traditional scope of checking in and out, then Front Desk Agent might be the right role for you.

Role Responsibilities:

What exactly will you be doing…

• Learn and retain complete knowledge of front office procedures and comply with all policies and procedures.
• The Front Desk Agent maintains the Virgin “Tone of Voice,” culture level of standards set forth by the management team.
• Use excellent communication skills with guests and staff, including verbal, written and body language.
• Learn and retain knowledge of all front office technical systems..
• Assist and process check-ins check-outs for our guests in accordance with their preference (traditional, kiosk, iPad).
• Process guest accounts by presenting folios to guests when requested, resolving any disputed charges settling accounts by following accounting procedures.
• Manage The Know program to ensure guest profile information is relevant and is being utilised to dazzle our guests during their stay.
• Ensure all guest questions requests are completed followed up on while executing fabulous guest service.

Background must-have:

• 1-2 years’ experience in a Front Desk Agent position within a hotel
• Current right to work in the UK

We believe that our team should reflect the world. We welcome all individuals, regardless of their race, ethnicity, country of origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, spiritual beliefs, or any other aspect of their identity. Virgin Hotels celebrates diversity and welcomes teammates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be an inclusive and Equal Opportunity Employer

Virgin Hotels London-Shoreditch is the eighth Virgin Hotels Property, and second in the UK, nestled in the vibrant Shoreditch neighbourhood. Blending heartfelt service, exceptional value and unique hospitality, the hotel brings a playful yet luxurious vibe to the vibrant heart of London’s East End.

We’re passionate about creating brilliant experiences that make peoples’ lives better, and there’s nothing more honourable than that. We believe that great culture people translates into irresistible experiences for teammates and guests alike.

Inspired by a “Screw It Let’s Do It” attitude that Sir Richard Branson’s global group has pioneered for over 40 years, we’ve not only reimagined what a boutique hotel looks like, but what it can do.

Are you ready to join the most irresistible hotel in London?