Hotel Receptionist

IBIS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Cambridge seeks a Receptionist to ensure exceptional guest service. Responsibilities include welcoming guests, handling registrations, managing reservations, and addressing inquiries. Ideal candidates have a friendly demeanor, strong communication skills, and a passion for hospitality. The role offers a competitive salary, benefits including hotel discounts, and opportunities for career growth. Join a supportive team and enjoy a rewarding experience in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible rota

Discount Card for Accor Hotels Worldwide

Complimentary stays in UK hotels

Career growth opportunities

Apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality is preferred but not required.
• Availability to work weekdays and weekends.
• Ability to cope well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and ensure excellent service.
• Register guests and process payments.
• Take and confirm reservations and answer queries.
• Handle guest complaints and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Friendly, guest-focused personality

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Company Description

Our mission at Ibis Cambridge Central Station is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell. If you have a passion for hospitality and love making people feel welcome, we want YOU to be part of our Team.

Job Description

As our next Receptionist, you will:

• Welcome guests to the hotel and ensure service is handled excellently.
• Register guests and process payments.
• Update guest information in the system.
• Take and confirm reservations for guests.
• Answer any queries guests may have regarding in-house facilities and local tourist information.
• Deliver excellent service to customers and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Handle guest complaints and remarks promptly, providing timely responses.
• Pay close attention to detail and ensure quality in all aspects of your work.
• Be open to embracing change and adapting to new circumstances.

Qualifications

• A friendly, guest-focused personality with a passion for hospitality.
• Experience in hospitality is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently and manage shifts responsibly.
• Strong communication skills and a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to cope well under pressure.
• Availability to work weekdays and weekends.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, additional holidays with service, a “Recommend a Friend” program and Employee Advisory Service.
• Flexible rota.
• Discount Card for Accor Hotels Worldwide.
• Complimentary stays in UK hotels (Free Bonus Breaks Vouchers, subject to availability and T&C).
• Opportunities for career growth and international development.
• Apprenticeship opportunities.
• A one-night stay experience to help you understand guest needs.
• A supportive work environment with an engaging team culture.

A little more information:

To help you navigate your role, and support your success you will be trained in all front of house related functions and the safety of the property and people.

By joining us as a Receptionist, you will become part of a friendly team of 40 talents.

To ensure you can best welcome and care for our guests you will need to be fluent in English.

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one-night stay for you to experience this first hand.

Ready to discover more? Get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you.

One more thing… By working at the Ibis Cambridge Central Station, 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

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.