Job description
Bright, modern & bustling 80-bedroom hotel in the heart of Great Grimsby. Holiday Inn Express® Grimsby hotel is in the centre of Grimsby just a four-minute walk from Grimsby Town station. From here you can catch direct trains to multiple hotspots and the hotel is only a 25-minute drive to Humberside Airport.
With a huge range of shops and eateries, Freshney Place Shopping Centre is six minutes away by foot. Take in a live musical or comedy show at Grimsby Auditorium and enjoy the fresh air and scenic landscape at Grimsby Golf Club, both five minutes' drive from the hotel. And the family-focused Grimsby Fishing Heritage Centre is less than a mile away. The hotel is conveniently situated for business guests with a 22-person meeting room on the ground floor. Smart and brightly lit, this space is suitable for interviews, meetings, and small events. There is a large bar and lounge area available for guests to relax in and socialise whilst our team serve you a delicious meal.
* What's in it for you? *
Joining our team allows you to experience the benefits that come from working with the leaf HOSPITALITY group. We have one simple value that unpins everything we do; Be Excellent. You'll be joining a team who loves what they do, cares about our people, upholds great hospitality, and values our team's input. You'll be working with leaders who act with integrity and are human.
We will invest in your continued learning and development and allow you the room to grow within the Company. We work with global brands which provide great training and worldwide opportunities.
You'll have access to some excellent benefits too like increased holiday allowance, discounted hotel stays, and family-friendly leave. We understand pay is important to our team and that's why we ensure we are competitive in the marketplace in this area. In addition, we have tips, incentives, and bonus schemes in place.
* What's in it for you? *
Joining our team allows you to experience the benefits that come from working with the leaf HOSPITALITY group. We have one simple value that unpins everything we do; Be Excellent. You'll be joining a team who loves what they do, cares about our people, upholds great hospitality, and values our team's input. You'll be working with leaders who act with integrity and are human.
We will invest in your continued learning and development and allow you the room to grow within the Company. We work with global brands which provide great training and worldwide opportunities.
You'll have access to some excellent benefits too like increased holiday allowance, discounted hotel stays, and family-friendly leave. We understand pay is important to our team and that's why we ensure we are competitive in the marketplace in this area. In addition, we have tips, incentives, and bonus schemes in place.
Person Specification
We are seeking an enthusiastic and personable team player who will enjoy being a point of contact for our guests. You must be presentable, professional, and upbeat. We are looking for someone who is comfortable using our front office system to check guests in and out, and also someone with an excellent telephone manner. Previous experience in a front-of-house position is ideal but not essential. In addition, we are seeking a candidate who enjoys working nights and has the lifestyle to suit this type of shift pattern. You must be capable enough to work with little supervision, be a very trustworthy individual, and be driven to use your initiative.
Job Overview
You will provide a warm and friendly welcome to our guests during the night-time shift at the hotel. You will be based at the hotel's reception desk and will use the front office system to check guests in and out of the hotel. You will be a point of contact handling queries and answering questions for our visitors. You will act as a Company ambassador and will uphold detailed knowledge about the hotel, its offerings, and also the local area.
During your night shift, you will also complete the night audit checklist which includes a range of duties and checks. You will complete walk rounds of the hotel to ensure everything is as it should be and will use our internal system to report your findings.
You will be a team player working with another Night Auditor each night. The Night team will rotate shifts and you'll work with a few different colleagues on the desk. In addition, you will maintain excellent communication and relations with your supporting departments including the daytime reception team, and our food and beverage departments. Your role in this business is a highly valued and appreciated position.
This position is a 32 hour contract.
Key Responsibilities:
General Reception duties include greeting, checking in and out guests in line with the Brand Standards
Professional use of email and telephone. And the use of our front office system to process bookings and check-in and outs.
Completion of night audits and security observations.
Responsible for guest welfare on an evening.
Cash and card handling in line with the company policies.
Duty management responsibilities.