Guest Service Assistant - Reception - 16 hours per week

Holiday Inn Stevenage / Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
30 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Part-time (≤ 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Compensation
£ 27K

Job location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Computer Literacy
Microsoft Office
Fidelio

Job description

As a member of the Front Office team, you will be the first and last point of contact for our guests, ensuring a smooth check in/out process for all. You'll ensure the Front of House Manager is kept fully aware of any relevant feedback from guests and other departments and maximise room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities. Importantly you'll ensure constant compliance with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation.

As an integral part of our hotels operational team, you'll offer support to colleagues across all areas of the business to ensure a first class guest experience.

Requirements

  • Communication skills: You will be required to interact with guests, colleagues, and other stakeholders daily. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential to ensure effective communication and provide excellent customer service.
  • Organisational skills: You will be responsible for managing guest reservations, checking guests in and out, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations at the front desk. Good organizational skills will help you manage your workload efficiently.
  • Attention to detail: Inaccurate information or mistakes in bookings can lead to unhappy guests, lost bookings, and revenue. You should be detail-oriented to ensure that all guest information is accurate, and all bookings are processed efficiently.
  • Technical skills: You'll have basic computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, and internet use. Additionally, some experience with hotel management software systems such as Opera or Fidelio will be an added advantage.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

Benefits & conditions

As part of the team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

  • Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
  • Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food beverage and spa
  • Early Pay - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
  • 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
  • Paid breaks
  • Starting salary above national minimum wage
  • Access to hotel gym facilities.
  • Free staff parking

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