Receptionist Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
This stunning four-star hotel is centrally located within Hull, on Ferensway, minutes from the train station and St Stephens Shopping Centre. The hotel is opposite the Hull Truck Theatre and is a short stroll to the bustling downtown and marina area. This contemporary-style hotel offers a stylish stay for corporate guests and also accommodates leisure guests and family stays with its spacious and relaxing environment.
The hotel boasts 165 bedrooms and a 1,000sqm ballroom for events and conferences. There is a Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill offering hearty meals and a pleasurable atmosphere. Guests will enjoy relaxing with food and drinks in our lounge bar or may choose to visit our rooftop bar The Lexington for panoramic views of Hull and a handmade cocktail on the terrace.
* 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 the first point of contact at the hotel. 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.
Job Overview
You will be working as a hotel receptionist within a four star hotel with the main duty of checking guests in and out of the hotel. You will be the first impression when a guest arrives at the hotel and the last memory they have when they leave us. You will be answering the telephone frequently as well as taking and handling guest bookings and enquiries. You will also use our front office system. The position includes shift work, over weekdays and weekends.
Some of your daily duties will include:
- Using the front office system to check guests in and out.
- Providing excellent customer service to our guests, answering questions, providing directions and information about the hotel's outlets and services.
- Managing payments including cash and card handling.
- Resolving complaints quickly and efficiently.
- Up-selling where possible to maximise room occupancy and use of hotel services/facilities.
- Liaising with other departments and team members to ensure a smooth operation and experience for our guests.
- You will be an expert of the hotel, its facilities and also the Lincoln area so that you are able to provide guests with the
- Information and highlights they need before and during their stay.
