Job description
RECEPTIONIST
Full Time
23,600 per annum
40 hours
Grantley Hall is an exclusive, five star luxury hotel and wellness retreat, nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales. With 47 exquisite rooms and suites, four exceptional restaurants and five sophisticated bars. The extensive development has also included the introduction of a tranquil spa and pioneering ELITE luxury gym and executive wellness facility, alongside a stunning events pavilion that seats up to 180 guests with a unique and glamorous champagne and cocktail bar
Purpose of the Role
We are currently recruiting for an experienced friendly Receptionist to join our team at Grantley Hall. You’ll be the face of Grantley Hall, offering a warm and authentic Yorkshire welcome to all our guests. As a Receptionist you’ll consistently be engaging with hotel guests and communicating internally with relevant departments and externally to ensure that each and every guest requests are dealt with efficiently and professionally.
- Maintain good working relationships with colleagues and all other departments
- Attend training courses and meetings as required
- Point of contact for guests upon arrival, throughout their stay and upon departure
- Reservation audits with the upmost attention to detail
- Be flexible and extend job duties to carry out any reasonable tasks as requested
- Liaise with Housekeeping efficiently regarding bedroom statuses
About You
- Proven track record within a Front Office / Reception in a 4* or 5* luxury property
- Experience in understanding, delivering and exceeding guest expectations
- Fluent in written and verbal English
- Ensure that the agreed standard of personal presentation is adhered to at all times
- Great attitude and a willingness to be flexible in the fast paced nature of the business
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt according to business needs
- Knowledge of Opera PMS is beneficial, however training is provided
Benefits
Grantley Hall offers a wide range of benefits and opportunities for all employees:
- A monthly service charge - typically £2,400 annually
- 31 days holiday increasing to 33 days with length of service
- Access to earnings before payday (Access Early Pay / Wagestream)
- Free parking
- Complimentary meals when on duty
- Discounted modern and spacious live-in accommodation
- Celebrating success! Company parties, winter award ceremonies and team events and incentives through the year. We also celebrate training achievements, birthdays, babies, marriages and so much more…
- Team appreciation and wellbeing activities - Team member of the month awards, BBQ’s, ice cream van, team massages, competitions & prizes, seasonal gifts, flu jabs
- Grantley Hall discounts - 50% off food and 20% off beverage, £100 B&B for employees (£150 B&B for friends and family), 20% off spa and gift shop products
- Grantley Gateway - Discounts and cash back on shopping and trips out
- Discounted hotel stays - Relais & Chateaux from £50 BB, Pride of Britain £75 DBB
- Complimentary bespoke uniform and annual shoe allowance
- Free sight tests for those eligible
- Onsite Team Gym with professional induction
- Refer a Friend Scheme where you can earn up to £1000
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Support line and online portal supporting ‘mind, money, move, munch’
- Grantley Academy to support your development
- Annual paid volunteering days