The new 'double decker' hotel on the site of Slough's old library will open three months ahead of schedule on February 1 - and potential staff are invited to 'audition' as if it was a TV show.
The new Moxy and Residence Inn will transform the iconic site on William Street into two hotels literally on top of each other but with very different styles.
Philip Steiner - General Manager of the dual-brand Moxy and Residence Inn Slough property – said: “Finding the right people with the ‘Moxy Factor’ is going to be central to our success. We’re not looking for conventional hotel people to fill our customer-facing positions, which is why our interview process is anything but traditional.”
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Much like TV talent shows, the hour-long audition sessions will allow potential recruits to show off their people-focused skills in front of a panel of judges, who will be watching how they interact with their fellow interviewees and assessing the chemistry and creativity they display when working with others.
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The hotels are owned by Slough Borough Council and were developed via Slough Urban Renewal (SUR) – a joint venture between the council and Morgan Sindall Investments Ltd.
Both hotels will be operated by award-winning hotel management company Cycas Hospitality.
The staff 'auditions' are on December 10 and 11. Over the two-day event, up to 400 applicants will be taken through a series of interactive individual and group tasks.
Aspiring employees should submit their CV by November 25 and the shortlisted candidates will be invited to submit a 3-minute video showcasing their outgoing personality and Moxy spirit. Those who make the video-cut will be invited to the third and final stage; the virtual casting days December 10 and 11.
To find out more about the job opportunities in Slough and apply to take part in the audition days, visit www.cycashospitality.com/careers/.
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