Hotel Receptionist
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for Front Desk Receptionist for day and night ,ready to join OUR vibrant team. As a receptionist on our front desk, you play the most important role in the hotel. You create the first impression when a guest arrives – and you’re the final memory they take with them when they leave.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure that all guest accounts are set up correctly with a valid method of payment i.e. sufficient advance authorisation obtained for all debit/credit cards
- Keep abreast knowledge of all products & services, ranging from daily events, services and facilities available, and marketing and promotional activities
- Maintain a positive relationship with guests and colleagues by meeting and exceeding their expectations
- Assist guests with general enquiries, providing accurate and detailed information
- Enthusiastically delivering service excellence by handling all customers’ requests and complaints to ensure their satisfaction and a high level of service
- Reply to emails, reviews and any queries received by media
- To provide professional, proficient and timely Front Office operations such as check-ins, check-outs, and reservations
- Provide an accurate handover to returning colleagues at the end of the shift
- Knowledge of computerised PMS system and ensure the system is always up-to-date
- Handle guest complaints in a careful and courteous manner providing Front Office Management with sufficient backup information
- Adhere to 5 star standards at all times - maximizing revenue including up-selling of rooms whilst cross-selling of food and beverage products
- Provide expert knowledge of local amenities within the Southend-on-Sea area
We are looking for a strong and motivated person, someone who has worked in a similar role within the hospitality or travel and tourism industry. The person will be a team player who is an avid learner, adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Previous Front Office/Reception experience within a 4/5* star environment is preferable but NOT a must
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Attentiveness, a well-groomed appearance, initiative, loyalty, maturity, respect for confidentiality and discretion, a positive attitude and dependability
- Enthusiastic about delivering service excellence whilst being a team player
- Possess the ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
- Has an excellent command of English, both spoken and written
- Display a polite and professional attitude to internal and external guests
Job Types: Full-time, night shift,Part-timeSalary: £10.00 to £10.25 /hour
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 30 per week
Salary: From £10.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1DT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
- english (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 22/05/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Receptionist roles across Seven Hotel's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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