Club Lounge Host - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel

InterContinental Hotels Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel group in Manchester seeks a dynamic Club Lounge Host to provide exceptional service to VIP guests and maintain a luxurious lounge environment. This part-time role involves assisting with food and beverage service and anticipating guest needs. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality and strong interpersonal skills. Join a renowned hotel brand committed to excellent service and enjoy a range of employee benefits, including competitive pay and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Paid holidays

Discounted room rates

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience interacting with VIP guests and delivering high-level service is beneficial.
• Background in front office or food & beverage service is preferred.
• Previous F&B or customer service experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional service to VIP guests.
• Maintain a welcoming lounge environment.
• Assist with food & beverage service.

Skills

Exceptional service to VIP guests

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Teamwork and interpersonal skills

Job description

Club Lounge Host - The Manchester Deansgate Hotel

Hotel: The Manchester Deansgate Hotel (MANDG), 303 Deansgate, M3 4LQ

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is on the lookout for a dynamic Club Lounge Host. Join the excitement and become part of the IHG Hotels and Resorts family!

Welcome to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel, where modern luxury travel meets the vibrant spirit of Manchester. Nestled in the iconic Beetham Tower, this hotel features 279 elegantly designed rooms with stunning skyline views. Enjoy upscale amenities, including sky bar Cloud 23, 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, with 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 square feet of event space. Experience our commitment to redefining luxury travel, blending sophistication with the rich culture of Manchester. The Manchester Deansgate Hotel will fully transition to the InterContinental brand by 2027, enhancing your stay with our signature luxury and service.

As a Club Lounge Host (Part-Time 24 hours per week), you can expect to carry out the following duties…

• Provide exceptional service to VIP guests and ensure a luxury hospitality standard (experience interacting with VIP guests and delivering high-level service would be highly beneficial).
• Maintain a welcoming, relaxing, and comfortable lounge environment (a background in front office or food & beverage service is preferred).
• Assist with food & beverage service, ensuring quality and presentation standards are met (previous F&B or customer service experience would be desirable).
• Handle guest queries and resolve issues promptly and professionally (strong communication skills and problem-solving ability).
• Anticipate guest needs and respond proactively (ability to think ahead and manage potential issues is a key element of this role).
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver seamless guest experiences (teamwork and interpersonal skills are essential for this role).

At IHG Hotels and Resorts, we believe that no two individuals are alike, and we celebrate that by offering our colleagues a wide range of additional benefits to support their unique needs and aspirations. You can expect to receive….

• Financial security - Competitive salary, guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay!
• Growth and development – extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice.
• Colleague perks - worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B whilst on employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on your supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Wellbeing – generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first-aiders

If you are looking to join an iconic and sophisticated Hotel….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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