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Receptionist  

Hourly rate: £13 plus incentives from upsell

Conrad London St James is in the centre of London and?one of Hiltons three Luxury Brands reflects modern luxury. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service and is in the top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10 % in the world.  

Located in the heart of Westminster, the new outlets within the hotel will offer its teams the opportunity to join one of this year's most exciting new and promising openings, with the support, standards and luxury service the Conrad is famous for. They will consist of:

• The Blue Boar Pub, opened May 2021, which is a contemporary take on a British pub
• The Hedgerow, the hotel’s first cocktail bar, which takes inspiration from the beauty of the traditional British countryside
• The Pem, a glamourous and elegant restaurant in the centre of the hotel showcasing classic British cuisine using modern techniques
• The Orchard, for afternoon teas and lighter meals 

What will I be doing?

• Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
• Ensure an efficient reception experience for Guests, including check in/out, and complete audit procedures, as required
• Ensure that both the Front Office Manager and Reception Supervisors are kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and, or, other departments
• Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
• Attend appropriate training courses, when required, and assist with the Night Team's training and development efforts
• Demonstrate a knowledge of hotel room categories, room rates, packages, promotions and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties
• Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities
• Use the correct procedures regarding the acceptance of foreign currencies, credit cards and cash in accordance with the hotel credit policy
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
• Act in accordance with policies and procedures when working with front of house equipment and property management systems
• Follow company brand standards
• Assist other departments, as necessary

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience in a customer-focused industry
• Completed high school certificate or equivalent
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Excellent grooming standards
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Competent level of IT proficiency

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Previous experience in cash handling

What we offer:

• A global travel program for team members
• Uniforms
• Meals whilst on duty
• To be part of a fabulous team

About Conrad St James

Conrad Hotels & Resorts combines contemporary design, sophisticated amenities, and personalised service to provide exceptional travel experiences all over the world. The hotel is renowned for its excellent service Conde Nast number 11 and Trip Advisor number 27 and is the Top 5% of hotels in London and the Top 10 % in the world.