Front Office Team Leader

Acco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free hotel nights in UK

Staff discount 30% in AccorRestaurants

Talent gym access

Uniform provided

Discounted hotel rates worldwide

Accor Academy and apprenticeship

Wellbeing support

Global opportunities across 5000+

Job summary

IBIS London City Shoreditch is seeking a Front Office Team Leader to oversee all front desk activities, including check-in/check-out, reservations and guest services. You will lead a warm, service-driven team focused on guest satisfaction and smooth operations.

You will address complaints, implement new procedures with the Front Office Manager, ensure daily communication, coach staff, and promote ALL Accor loyalty to guests. Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Service focused personality is essential.
• Proficiency in Opera Cloud is preffered.
• Prior experience in a front office department is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all front office activities, including check-in/check-out processes, reservations, and guest services.
• Contribute to guest’s satisfaction by providing high quality services with a warm and friendly approach
• Address guest complaints that have not been resolved by team members, providing swift solutions.
• Assist the Front Office Manager in developing and implementing new procedures as needed.
• Ensure effective and efficient communication processes daily, maintaining service standards.
• Support ongoing On-the-Job Training Programs within the department to align with Brand and Service Standards.
• Guide new staff through their initial induction into the team, department, following established guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Front Office Manager to cultivate a cohesive team that works with trust and accountability to achieve departmental and hotel goals.
• Promote the ALL Accor loyalty program to guests.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Flexibility

Tools

Opera Cloud

Job description

Our mission at IBIS London City Shoreditch is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

By working at the IBIS London City Shoreditch you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

As part of our team you can have:

• Salary - £ 15.80/hour
• Free night stays in our UK hotels and up to 30% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Talent gym access
• Stylish and functional uniform provided
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Grow your skills and learn more through our Apprenticeship
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively ininitiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality (all benefits subject to availability and T&C)

Job Description

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa. In line with the requirements set by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

As our next Front Office Team Leader, you…

• Oversee all front office activities, including check-in/check-out processes, reservations, and guest services.
• Contribute to guest’s satisfaction by providing high quality services with a warm and friendly approach
• Address guest complaints that have not been resolved by team members, providing swift solutions.
• Assist the Front Office Manager in developing and implementing new procedures as needed.
• Ensure effective and efficient communication processes daily, maintaining service standards.
• Support ongoing On-the-Job Training Programs within the department to align with Brand and Service Standards.
• Guide new staff through their initial induction into the team, department, following established guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Front Office Manager to cultivate a cohesive team that works with trust and accountability to achieve departmental and hotel goals.
• Promote the ALL Accor loyalty program to guests.

Qualifications

• Service focused personality is essential
• Proficiency in hotel management software, particularly Opera Cloud is preffered.
• Prior experience in a front office department is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Flexibility with working hours, including evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong

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