About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
A historic landmark with modern energy. History comes to life with modern energy at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid. In the very heart of the capital – within walking distance of all the key attractions – seven historic buildings have been transformed into one dynamic destination. With rooftop dining by Spanish celebrity chef Dani García, Asian-Mediterranean cuisine at our award-winning modern cocktail bar and restaurant Isa, and a four-level Wellness Centre with a sun-splashed pool terrace, Four Seasons is bringing a new level of luxury and service to locals and guests alike.Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is looking for a Front Desk Recepcionist to join our team. The Front Desk Receptionistwelcomesgueststo the property, providinganexceptional guest experience at check-in, during the guest’sstay and ondeparture. This role workstoachieve the highestlevelof guest satisfactionduringtheirarrival and departure, plus respondingto a widevarietyof guest requests, assessing guest needs, adding personal recommendations, and aligningwith Four Seasons servicestandards.
What you will do:
Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible. Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested, credit or method of payment is established, the correct rate is charged and issues correct keys to the guest.
Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room.
Checks guest out of the hotel, preparing and explaining the bill.
Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assistsguests inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
Responds to all guest requests in an accurate andtimely manner.
Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
Resolves guest complaints, andfind opportunities to recognize and personalize the service experienceforallguests.
Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff. Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Communications Operator.
Assures that all financial and credit procedures are followed.
Maintain a balanced bank assigned by the hotel. Make change, cash checks and exchange foreign currency. Reconcile all transactions at the close of each shift.
At least 2 years of experience within the same or similar position with luxury hospitality.
The ability to multi-task on several assignments at once.
The ability to operate computer equipment and several other computer programs.
Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Previous experience with OPERA PMS and HotSOS.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Completion of Post-Secondary Education in Hospitality or related field.
Guest centricity and understanding the importance of guest’s preferences.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.