Job description
Night Receptionist - The Trafalgar St. James
£25,500 per annum + Service Charge
Trafalgar St. James, we have a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual who is looking to progress their career as a Night Manager in lifestyle and luxury hotels.
Part of Crimson Hotels, The Trafalgar St. James, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 5 Star hotel with 131 bedrooms including 3 signature suites and a number of venues including our unique Rooftop bar, lauded as one of the best in the city.
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a passionate and proficient Night Receptionist to join the night team at The Trafalgar St. James.
The Night Receptionist will be the first member of the team to meet our guests as they arrive, so delivering an elevated level of attention to detail, whilst building a positive guest experience is imperative.
You will also - but not be limited to:
- Manage the reception desk with any late check-ins and any queries over the phone;
- Assist with amenities and any other requests of guests;
- Reporting and handing over any issues that may have occured during the night shift to the Night / Duty Manager;
- Ensure all telephone calls are answered efficiently and professionally;
- Be fully conversant with the facilities, services and special promotions offered by the hotel and to pass this information on to the guest whenever possible to maximise hotel sales;
- To have a full working knowledge of the Hilton Honours program and its benefits – taking every opportunity to enroll new members;
Nothing is too much for our Night Receptionists, who will be on hand to help our guests in any way required during their visit; whether that’s booking special occasion arrangements, a dinner reservation, or getting around London.
Key Requirements
Our successful Night Receptionist will be smart, presentable, and passionate about guest experience. Project a charming personality, who is capable of building a great rapport with all our guests and colleagues. You will possess strong organisational and computer skills, whilst displaying a hands-on approach. Previous experience within the hotel industry is desirable.
In addition to a competitive reward, we are committed to investing heavily in your development and helping you grow a long-term career with The Trafalgar St. James.
We are looking for a passionate candidate, who has a proven track record in delivering above and beyond and is looking to develop a career within our Lifestyle Luxury Hotel. Experience with OnQ is also desired.
Flexibility is required as shifts might vary as per business requirements, the set shift patterns from 22:30 pm to 7.30 am, on any 5 days out of 7, including weekends
The Trafalgar St. James
Part of Crimson Hotels, The Trafalgar St. James Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton is a 5 Star hotel with 131 bedrooms including 3 signature suites and a number of venues including our unique Rooftop bar, lauded as one of the best in the city.
Why join the Trafalgar St James Team? Benefits and perks.
As part of our team, you'll have access to a wide range and benefits, including:
- 'Introduce a Friend' scheme
- Discount program for you, your friends family to stay in over 7,200 Hilton portfolio of hotels around the world starting from £40 a night.
- Long service awards and Recognition Awards
- Employee of the month
- Complimentary meals on duty, alongside uniform and dry cleaning
- Internal social events – Town Halls, birthday cake, staff parties
- 1 day off paid on your birthday
- Free Healthcare Cash plan
- Life Assurance and pension scheme contribution
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme
Working with us
Our team is very diverse. From newcomers making their way to the industry to some of the most experienced professionals in London. We promote a strong culture where quality interactions, excellent service and fun dominate our day to day. We describe ourselves as a brand personality. If these traits resonate with your own personality, then The Trafalgar St James is for you.
#The Trafalgar St. James is an equal opportunities employer.#
The Trafalgar St. James London, Curio Collection by Hilton, is an iconic London hotel with unique restaurants and bars poised on the edge of St. James and Trafalgar Square but moments from Soho, Mayfair and the West End. This luxury hotel blends innovative bold designs and thoughtful service with excellent dining and nightlife, entertaining both international visitors and Londoners under the same roof. The Trafalgar St. James is a true sanctuary to work, rest and play.
Trafalgar Square is the axis on which London tilts, and The Trafalgar St. James hotel stands at its epicentre. A luxury lifestyle, boutique hotel boasting 3 signature suites, 12 boutique studio junior suites and 116 rooms. Iconic wall art features the best of London’s idols. Details such as in-room books and teas from the Tregothnan estate share a distinctly British flavour. All rooms are decorated in a contemporary urban London style, and are the perfect central point for exploring the capital.
Each room enjoys complimentary Wi-Fi, soft drinks, water and snacks, a vanity make up mirror laptop safe, Tregothnan tea, ceramic kettle and Nespresso coffee machine. Bathrooms include amenities from Molton Brown, for that quintessentially British touch. At the heart of the city, The Trafalgar St. James is mere moments away from Mayfair, London’s famed West End and the iconic City of London.
Rockwell is a plant-filled hideaway to sip on botanical cocktails and scape reality with fantasy. Open all day, guests and Londoners alike are invited to join. The Rooftop is a space for sipping individually crafted cocktails and drinking in the inimitable city view. Complete with alfresco and canopy-covered seating, the sky-high space lends itself as a year-round experience. Biblio, the in-house living room, accommodates up to 80 guests for a reception or 22 guests for a private dinner or boardroom-style meeting.
About Hilton
CEO: Christopher Nassetta
Revenue: $10+ billion (USD)
Size: 10000+ Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: https://jobs.hilton.com
Year Founded: 1919