Job description
Receptionist
A fully refurbished contemporary 248 room hotel next to iconic Tower Bridge in the heart of historic London. Its location between the HMS Belfast and the Shard makes it a well-known and ideal accommodation for business travellers and families. The hotel boasts 2 floors of modern meetings and events spaces with views over More London estate. Its main restaurant, called 1751, offers a mixture of modern British and International cuisine. In addition, the Two Ruba bar provides a wide range of sophisticated and expertly crafted cocktails and drinks for the guests. This endeavour for a perfect service makes employment in the hotel an outstanding career opportunity for every hospitality professional who wants to learn new tricks or extend existing skills.
Since the hotel sits just right next to the London Bridge station, which connects to the London Underground network via Northern and Jubilee Line, and London bus network via several bus routes, it can be reached easily from almost every direction and distance.
Hilton was voted #1 Great places to work in 2021 with Hilton London Tower Bridge scoring consistently high in guest satisfaction an employee satisfaction surveys in UK & I region. We are all about people and we are serious about taking care of our team members and support their career ambitions in an individualised way. The Hilton London Tower Bridge has a track record in developing people at all levels for longer term careers. We also welcome those that are looking for flexibility around their lives outside of work with flexible hours and a range of contracts to suit.
A World of Rewards:
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Smart uniform provided
andlaundered - Free and healthy
meals
when on duty - Grow your Career
your next position could beas a Reception Supervisor - Personal Development
programmes designed to support you at every step of your career - A chance to make a difference
through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing () - Team Member Travel Program:
discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets) - Team Member Referral Program
- High street discounts:
with Perks at Work - Holiday:
28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days) - Guest Experience Day:
1 night stay with dinner and breakfastafter successfully passing probation - Modern and inclusive
Team Member's areas
A Receptionist provides reception services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from check-in through check-out and complete audits, as required.
What will I be doing?
As Receptionist, you will provide reception services for Guests to contribute to an overall exceptional experience from check-in through check-out and complete audits, as required. A Receptionist contributes to the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
- 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?
Receptionists serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
- 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
- Please note its a full time role for 39 Hours
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