Hotel Receptionist Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
Hotel Receptionist
The Roseate Edinburgh is an intimate 5-star luxury Edinburgh hotel offering 35 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites. Ideally located on Haymarket, it lies nearby Murrayfield Stadium. We are now looking for a Receptionist ready to join a young and vibrant team and available to start immediately.
The ideal candidate must be a very responsible individual, with great customer focus and possess the right attitude.
Main duties/responsibilities :
- Ensure that all guest accounts are set up correctly with a valid method of payment i.e. sufficient advance authorization obtained for all credit cards.
- Enthusiastically delivering service excellence by handling all customers’ requests and complaints to ensure their satisfaction and a high level of service.
- Be proficient in Front Office operations such as check-ins, check-outs, reservations, meetings & events.
- Provide an accurate handover to returning colleagues at the end of the shift.
- Knowledge of computerized PMS system and ensure 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 upselling rooms and cross selling to food and beverage outlets.
Entry Requirements:
- Front Office experience within a 4/5* star environment is preferable.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Attentiveness, a well groomed appearance, initiative, loyalty, maturity, respect for confidentiality and discretion, a positive attitude and dependability.
- Enthusiastic in delivering service excellence.
- 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
- Able to work on 4 ON 4 OFF Rota
Package benefits:
- Meals on duty
- Provision and laundry of uniform
- Employee recognition awards
- Performance review and personal development plan
- Internal transfer and promotion opportunities
- Support in the development of your career
- Preferential room rates within the hotel group for yourself and family & friends
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa. In line with the requirements set by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
