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Receptionist Training

Hotel Front Desk Training

First Impressions Last… Make Yours Exceptional

About the Programme

The front desk is more than just a check-in point—it’s the face of your hotel and often the first and last impression a guest has. A single interaction can influence an entire guest experience, review, or return visit.

This hands-on training equips front desk personnel with the communication, emotional intelligence, and service recovery skills they need to shine. More than just being polite, we train staff to be present, warm, efficient, and solutions-focused—even under pressure.

• Hotel front desk agents and receptionists
• Guest service representatives
• Hospitality trainees or interns
• Concierges and lobby staff
• Supervisors or managers overseeing front desk operations
• Any hotel staff who regularly engage with guests

Participants will explore the essential pillars of world-class front desk service, including:

    • Making a powerful first impression
    • Greeting guests with energy and authenticity
    • Active listening and effective questioning
    • Handling complaints and managing conflict
    • Dealing with difficult or demanding guests
    • Personal presentation and professionalism
    • Time management during peak check-in/out periods
    • How to upsell and add value to the guest experience
    • Stress management in a fast-paced hospitality setting

The goal is to transform transactional check-ins into meaningful, memorable guest encounters.

• Over 8 hours of lively, interactive training
• A comprehensive, take-home workbook
• A personalised certificate for your CV
• A 6-week hotline to The Peer Group for advice and support
• Free follow-up coaching and customer service tips
• Confidence to manage real-life front desk pressures
• Proven techniques to create WOW moments for guests

• Experiential Learning: Realistic simulations of guest scenarios
• Roleplays & Games: Practice handling common and uncommon guest situations
• Learner-First Approach: The trainer facilitates, but the learner drives the experience
• Practical & Personalised: Each session is tailored to reflect your hotel’s specific needs and challenges
• Emotional Intelligence Focus: Emphasis on tone, body language, and empathy

Delegates don’t just learn; they experience what exceptional hospitality feels like—so they can replicate it daily.

• 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Includes breaks, practical sessions, and certificate handover
Optional booster session after 6 weeks

Give your front desk team the tools to consistently deliver 5-star first impressions and lasting guest satisfaction.

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Guests don’t remember transactions, they remember how you made them feel.

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