Hotel Receptionist

Hotel Receptionist Southend-on-Sea, England

Seven Hotel
Full Time Southend-on-Sea, England 10.3 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

We are looking for Front Desk Receptionist for day and night ,ready to join OUR vibrant team. As a receptionist on our front desk, you play the most important role in the hotel. You create the first impression when a guest arrives – and you’re the final memory they take with them when they leave.

Key responsibilities:

  • Ensure that all guest accounts are set up correctly with a valid method of payment i.e. sufficient advance authorisation obtained for all debit/credit cards
  • Keep abreast knowledge of all products & services, ranging from daily events, services and facilities available, and marketing and promotional activities
  • Maintain a positive relationship with guests and colleagues by meeting and exceeding their expectations
  • Assist guests with general enquiries, providing accurate and detailed information
  • Enthusiastically delivering service excellence by handling all customers’ requests and complaints to ensure their satisfaction and a high level of service
  • Reply to emails, reviews and any queries received by media
  • To provide professional, proficient and timely Front Office operations such as check-ins, check-outs, and reservations
  • Provide an accurate handover to returning colleagues at the end of the shift
  • Knowledge of computerised PMS system and ensure the system is always up-to-date
  • Handle guest complaints in a careful and courteous manner providing Front Office Management with sufficient backup information
  • Adhere to 5 star standards at all times - maximizing revenue including up-selling of rooms whilst cross-selling of food and beverage products
  • Provide expert knowledge of local amenities within the Southend-on-Sea area

We are looking for a strong and motivated person, someone who has worked in a similar role within the hospitality or travel and tourism industry. The person will be a team player who is an avid learner, adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Previous Front Office/Reception experience within a 4/5* star environment is preferable but NOT a must

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Attentiveness, a well-groomed appearance, initiative, loyalty, maturity, respect for confidentiality and discretion, a positive attitude and dependability
  • Enthusiastic about delivering service excellence whilst being a team player
  • Possess the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
  • Has an excellent command of English, both spoken and written
  • Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests

Job Types: Full-time, night shift,Part-timeSalary: £10.00 to £10.25 /hour

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week

Salary: From £10.30 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Language:

  • english (preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Day shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 22/05/2023

Hotel Receptionist
Seven Hotel

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