Guest Service Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Guest Service Assistant to ensure every guest enjoys a safe and outstanding experience. This role involves supporting hotel objectives, building relationships with guests, and maintaining high service standards. Ideal candidates will have a passion for customer service and the ability to anticipate guest needs. Join a team that values excellence and offers robust career development opportunities. Enjoy attractive discounts and access to leisure facilities while making a positive impact on guest experiences.

Benefits

Annual Conference Event and Awards

Career Development Opportunities

Discounts at Retailers and Restaurants

Employee Discounts in Hotels

50% Off Food and Beverage

Employee Assistance Line

Free Access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing role.
• Ability to anticipate guests' needs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every guest receives a safe, outstanding experience.
• Build and develop relationships with guests, adapting style accordingly.
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

MS Office

Relationship Building

Job description

Guest Service Assistant

Our Guest Service Assistants are responsible for ensuring every guest receives a safe, outstanding experience. This role reports directly to the Guest Service Manager and is part of a team based at our attractive hotel in Lincoln LN1 1YW.

• Supporting your hotel in achieving all brand and company metrics and objectives.
• Building and developing relationships with guests, assessing their needs, and adapting your style and approach accordingly.
• Ensuring all repeat guests, priority members, and VIPs receive recognition and appreciation.
• Following SOPs to ensure consistent hospitality for all guests.
• Maintaining a high level of product and service knowledge about all IHG hotels in your region, and promoting the hotel, products, services, and IHG to all guests.

Beyond that, you'll represent our company values and culture, ensuring that service excellence remains our top priority.

Other businesses may refer to this role as Front Office Assistant, Food and Beverage Assistant, Guest Experience Assistant, or Hotel Services Assistant.

Full details of the role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. If you'd like to find out more before applying, please reach out to our resourcing team at [emailprotected].

Benefits include:

• Annual Conference Event and Awards
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family, and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide
• 50% off food and beverage while staying in our hotels
• 24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• Free and unlimited access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

What you’ll bring to the team

Ideally, you will have some previous experience in a fast-paced, customer-facing role and a passion for outstanding customer service. The ability to anticipate guests' needs is highly desirable. You should also be comfortable using a range of technology, including MS Office.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will contact you to schedule a 15-minute chat to get to know you better. We'll explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills. If successful, you'll meet the Business Excellence Manager or Guest Service Manager.