Receptionist
- Southwark, South East London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain a positive and friendly attitude at all times, even when working to achieve solutions to challenges.
- Deal with the arrival and departure processes for all guests, ensuring all standard operating procedures are adhered to.
- Deal with in-house guests' requests, recording all feedback as per our standard operating procedures.
- Responsible for ensuring the accuracy of guest billing, financial transactions and the Reception float.
- Ensure the accuracy of data in all systems and provides the necessary daily reports for all departments as per our standard operating procedures.
- Ensure the night reception tasks are completed correctly and accurately in line with our standard operating procedures.
- Ensures all guests are quoted the correct rate as per the selling strategy and website.
- Ensure all telephone calls are answered as quickly and efficiently as possible.
- Maintain observation over guests and guest's property to ensure security alerts are kept to a minimum.
- Report any maintenance issues to the correct department and check to ensure the work has been completed.
- Ensure the integrity of the public area and back of house areas are maintained at all times, with deficiencies corrected immediately.
- Collaborate with all other teams in the hotel, and all outsourced business partners to ensure the utmost satisfaction for our guests.
- Ensure the Reception desk is clean, tidy and presentable at all times.
- You will be a member of the hotels' crisis and fire teams.
- It's all about attitude for us, someone who enjoys being helpful to others and isn't easily flustered - there's a smaller team working at night so confidence and knowing how to work things out by yourself are key
- Previous hotel (or similar) experience is great, but it's not a must-have for us - if you're eager to learn we can teach you what you need to know
- You're looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
- Passion for hospitality - you're all about creating memorable experiences for others, be they guests or colleagues
- You're not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get stuff done
- You're up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, eligibility to take part in the company discretionary bonus scheme and life insurance.
- A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
- It's ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders.
- Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
- Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us.
- Goes without saying, but we'll feed you during your shift.
- Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
- Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
- Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands.
- Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work.
- Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
- Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties - we know how to have a good time!
- Enhanced family leave for when you're expanding your family.
- An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.