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Hotel Receptionist - Part Time
- glasgow, scotland, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Part time
Job Description
Dakota Hotel based in Glasgow are seeking a genuine people person with strong administration skills for the role of Evening Receptionist.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
Earnings are £13.00 per hour, paid weekly.
The role carries a permanent contract of a minimum of 18 hours per week, usually shifts will be 15:00-21:00, working any 3 days out of 7.
PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
- To carry out Reception duties including welcoming guests to Dakota, checking in and out guests, carrying out ad hoc requests, making bedroom and table reservations, light housekeeping tasks, and handling guest billing.
- Provide a consistently high level of guest service in accordance to our service principles and values, ensuring that all guests receive special attention and recognition.
- To have a comprehensive knowledge of the Front Office computer systems.
- Work closely alongside all other departments to ensure excellent communication and be proactive in assisting other departments as required.
- Offer additional services to make the guest experience more seamless i.e. making restaurant reservations, assisting in directions, delivering items to rooms.
BENEFITS
In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:
- Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota.
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers.
- Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions.
- Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment.
- Family-friendly flexible working options.
- Meals on duty and uniforming.
- Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor.
- Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment.
- Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System.
- Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan.
- Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships.
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum of two years working experience in a hospitality setting, preferably in a hotel environment.
- A strong administrator with the ability to prioritise and work at pace.
- Great communicator and a genuine people person.
- Fully computer literate. A knowledge of a property management system is desirable however full training will be given.
- An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
- Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
- Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
- Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.