Hotel Receptionist

At Sloane; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury boutique hotel in Chelsea is seeking a Hotel Receptionist to provide exceptional service and ensure guests have a memorable experience. This full-time position requires prior experience in the hotel industry, effective communication skills, and a commitment to maintaining high service standards. Located in an upscale environment, the role offers competitive compensation along with a variety of employee benefits.

Benefits

Increased holiday allowance

Complimentary meals while on duty

Health Plan coverage

Optical cost reimbursement

Discounts for shopping and cinema

Access to GP advice line

Employee referral program

Contributory pension scheme

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in hotel or luxury guest services.
• Experience with Guestline PMS is an advantage.
• High level of personal integrity and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous and efficient service to all guests.
• Deliver a fast and efficient check-in and check-out service.
• Maintain guest profiles accurately.

Skills

Team Player

Motivational Spirit

French Language Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Tools

Guestline PMS

Job description

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• Base Salary: £25,500 per year (£12.26 per hour), plus a service charge ranging from £8,000 to £10,000 gross per annum.
• Increased holiday allowance with length of service
• Complimentary meal while on duty
• HSF Health Plan*
• Optical cost reimbursement
• Complimentary coverage for your partner and children
• High street and grocery shopping discounts, as well as discounted cinema tickets and more.
• Access to a 24/7 GP advice line and counselling services, including support for dependents.
• Employee referral program for line employees.
• Contributory pension scheme*
• Learning and development opportunities.

What will I be doing?

As a Hotel Receptionist, your primary responsibility will be to provide courteous and efficient service to all guests and maintain the highest levels of service standards at all times. You will be expected to greet guests in a warm and friendly manner and be a true ambassador for excellent service, dealing with all requests and queries in an efficient and professional manner, whether face-to-face or over the telephone. Your key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Delivering a fast and efficient check-in and check-out service and ensuring that all guest requests are handled in a polite and efficient manner
• Assisting with rooming and delivering in-room amenities, escorting guests to their room and providing an overview of the room features, including our in-room technology
• Maintaining guests' profiles updated to have an accurate source of information regarding their needs and preferences
• Assisting with the arrival of VIP guests and coordinating our guest services on a daily basis, such as pre-arrival emails, VIP reports, personalised guest experiences, room inspections, special room setups, amenities coordination, welcome letters, welcome gifts, room escorts, follow-up during their stay, post-stay follow-up, etc
• Maintaining a constant knowledge of the area, including restaurants, bars, galleries, exhibitions, concerts, shops, etc. You should have an up-to-date database of the trendiest establishments in the city and be able to suggest to our VIPs the most elite recommendations and provide exclusive reservations
• Efficiently dealing with all administrative tasks of the Front of House, ensuring the accuracy of guest accounts and invoicing/debiting of guests' credit cards and cash handling
• Being a hotel ambassador and making sure that the good neighbourhood policies are considered and respected by our guests.

Overall, the role of the Receptionist is crucial in ensuring that our guests have an exceptional experience from the moment they arrive. By providing warm and friendly service, personalising each interaction, and going above and beyond to exceed their expectations, you will help us create a memorable stay for each guest.

What are we looking for?

• A minimum of 1 years’ experience in a similar role in the hotel industry or luxury guest services environment
• Previous experience with Guestline PMS is an advantage
• A team player with a motivational spirit, highly appreciated to achieve a high level of service
• French language skills are much appreciated
• A self-starter who is creative, highly driven, and results-oriented with the ability to be proactive and reactive to both anticipated and sudden changes
• A high level of personal integrity and confidentiality
• A willingness to have a flexible working pattern to fit in with the needs of the business
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office.

Who are we?

We are a 5-star luxury lifestyle boutique hotel located in the heart of Chelsea. Set in a 19th century building next to Sloane Square station and featuring a rooftop restaurant, an intimate cocktail bar, and thirty exceptionally designed bedrooms, the property has been elegantly restored to create unique experiences.

Within one of London’s most stylish interiors, the hotel combines the quintessentially British style of the Cadogan Estate with a unique French touch. Designed as an exceptional and inspiring destination, it highlights the distinguished and historic pedigree of the Sloane Square Conservation Area in a private and intimate setting.

Independently run, the hotel employs passionate, focused individuals with a determination to succeed. To assist us in hosting our wonderful clients, we are on the search for the ambassadors of this truly unique property. They will be given the opportunity to make their own mark while delivering an exceptional service of unparalleled quality.

*Upon successful completion of the probation period

*The service charge range fluctuates based on our forecasted business levels and may vary from month to month.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hotels and Motels

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