Hotel Staff

Crown & Greyhound; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Dining discount 33% across brands

Wagestream access

Free shares

Pension

28 days paid holiday

Employee helpline

Job summary

Innkeeper's is seeking a Receptionist to warmly welcome guests and manage smooth check-ins at one of our Innkeeper's hotels. You will share local knowledge to help guests enjoy their stay and may assist with dining reservations and inquiries.

Flex shifts and a range of staff benefits are offered to support a balanced lifestyle. Join a team that values friendly, high-quality guest service and a welcoming atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Passionate about guest care.
• A can-do attitude.
• Professionalism under pressure.
• Great eye for detail.
• Enjoys and wants to be an active member of a team.
• Excellent verbal communication.
• An understanding of what excellent guest service looks like.

Responsibilities

• Giving every guest a friendly welcome when they arrive at the check-in.
• Providing guests all information they require for their stay (Breakfast serving times and location, location of night entrance, bar and food serving times etc).
• Suggesting restaurant bookings for dinner in-house or nearby.
• Talking to every guest about the Innkeepers Lodge guest experience survey at check-in.
• Dealing with guest queries and complaints quickly and professionally.
• Serving guests in turn, quickly and efficiently.
• Taking reservations from guests and handling all telephone calls with high customer service.

Skills

Guest care

Can-do attitude

Professional under pressure

Attention to detail

Team player

Verbal communication

Guest service sensibility

Job description

As a Receptionist at one of our Innkeeper's hotels, you'll love going the extra mile for our guests and you'll be an expert at making them feel at home. You'll use your administration skills to make our guests' check in as seamless as can be and you'll share local knowledge to give them the best possible time away.

Join us at Innkeeper's, the perfect place for those who love a warm welcome and a place to stay that has something a bit different to offer. Whether our guests are looking to staying in a pub with great heritage, or looking for a romantic break, we strive to make every stay one to remember.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

• Flexible shifts - to fit around the other important things in life.
• Love dining out? You'll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands. Whether its date night at Miller & Carter, a family roast at Toby Carvery or socialising with friends in the city at All Bar One, we've got you covered.
• Wagestream - a financial toolkit that helps you manage your finances and allows you to access your earned pay when you need it.
• Never a dull moment - fun, laughs and lifelong friends!
• Team Socials - work hard, play hard!

On top of this, we offer a pension; 28 days paid holiday; high-street shopping discounts; and we even give you free shares! There's also a free employee helpline to support you with whatever life throws at you.

WHAT WILL I BE DOING?

• Giving every guest a friendly welcome when they arrive at the check-in
• Providing guests all information they require for their stay (Breakfast serving times and location, location of night entrance, bar and food serving times etc)
• Asking if the guest if they would like to book a table in your pub/restaurant for dinner
• Talking to every guest about the Innkeepers Lodge guest experience survey at check-in
• Dealing with guest queries and complaints quickly and professionally
• Serving guests in turn, quickly and efficiently
• Taking reservations from guests and dealing with all telephone call with the highest of Customer service

WHAT DO I NEED?

It takes a mixture of ingredients to make the perfect drink, and our teams are no different. You'll...

• Passionate about guest care
• A can-do attitude
• Professionalism under pressure
• Great eye for detail
• Enjoys and wants to be an active member of a team
• Excellent verbal communication
• An understanding of what excellent guest service looks like

At M&B, we want people to be supported, valued, able to be themselves and work in a great team. Join us and help us make every guest feel truly welcome.

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Compensation: Competitive salary