Front Office Receptionist

Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our Hotel Reception Team at the exclusive Grand Central Hotel.

Under the inspiring leadership of our General Manager Jake McHugh, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here. The successful candidate can expect to work 35 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out seven including weekends.

Hours vary, but typical shift patterns include 7am to 3pm and 3pm to 11pm. The salary for this exciting position is £24,570 per annum. We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts,, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development. The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria. To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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The Role To meet and greet guests at the hotel ensuring an efficient, professional and friendly check in/ out process. 1.To be knowledgeable about the facilities and services within the hotel and the amenities and attractions in the locality. 2.To be aware of all hotel services and be proactive in the sale of these to guests 3.To check in guests on arrival and check them out at the end of their stay, ensuring that the correct procedures are followed for receiving payment.

4.To be responsible for accurate and efficient accounts and guest billing processes. 5.To balance bank, cash, foreign currency and all transactions at the end of your shift. 6.To answer telephone calls from guests and external callers. 7.To assist guests with any reasonable request for hotel services
8.Respond to complaints and find the appropriate solution 9.To ensure that the reception area is maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards. 10.Report any technical and maintenance needs 11.To ensure the security of reception and storage areas is maintained always 12. To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures. 13.To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all staff are treated with respect.

14.Any other duties as required by Management About You We would love you to have previous hotel reception experience, but this is not essential as our Reception Team will provide you with full training. Required Criteria Good communication, numeracy and IT skills Customer care experience Smart well-groomed appearance Excellent attention to detail Work well under pressure and be a team player A right to work within the United Kingdom Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths is desirable Desired Criteria Reception experience ideally gained in a hotel Skills Needed Exceptional Customer Service Skills, Reception skills, Reservation skills, Local Knowledge Skills About The Company For more than 60 years, we have built a reputation for placing quality at the heart of everything we do.

Our properties boast exceptional interior design and are meticulously maintained, while we source local food and drink to provide our guests with an unparalleled dining experience. At Hastings Hotels, we understand that our guests remember the small details, such an open fire in the front hall, supremely comfortable beds, and fabulous breakfast. Thats…