Night Receptionist - HWSOF-Front Office

Sofitel Heathrow - Arora Group; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Uniform offered and dry cleaned

Discounted employee friends & family +

Food and beverage discounts

Christmas gifts and employee parties

Introduce a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

UK attraction discounts Merlin Entert…

Taste card

Life assurance scheme

Wage stream

Employee assistance programme

Arora star employee recognition

Long service recognition award

Job summary

Sofitel Heathrow is seeking a Night Receptionist to join our front desk team. You will greet guests, manage check-in and check-out, answer calls, and ensure a warm, efficient experience during the night shift.

This role follows a 4 on 4 off pattern with 12 hour shifts and requires strong English communication, professionalism, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Providing a high-quality service comes naturally to you.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Very good at multi-tasking and remaining calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar role is a real advantage.
• Opera PMS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Night Receptionists in our team play a crucial role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests.
• Ensuring every guest receives excellent service throughout their stay.
• Greet our guests with a warm welcome and an infectious smile.
• Manage check-in and check-out procedures efficiently.
• Provide guests with information about hotel facilities, services, and local area.
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Answering calls, allocating rooms, and preparing guests' bills.

Skills

High-quality service

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

English communication

Professional appearance

Team player

Positive attitude

5-star hotel experience

Opera PMS experience

Job description

Salary and working hours

Salary - £27,027 plus Tronc.

4 on 4 off pattern - 12 hour shifts.

Benefits

• Free meals on duty.
• Uniform offered and dry cleaned.
• Discounted employee friends & family rates at Arora Hotels.
• Food and beverage discounts.
• Christmas gifts and employee parties.
• Introduce a friend scheme.
• Cycle 2 work scheme.
• UK attraction discounts @ Merlin Entertainments.
• Taste card.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Wage stream.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Arora star employee recognition.
• Long service recognition award.

About us

Sofitel Heathrow is an award-winning hotel that is the perfect blend of style and convenience. With 605 spacious ensuite rooms plus a selection of restaurants and bars showcasing fresh international flavours. Our luxurious hotel is connected to terminal 5 and has spa and fitness facilities. The 45 meeting rooms include a flexible ballroom accommodating up to 1,300 delegates.

Responsibilities

• Night Receptionists in our team play a crucial role in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for our guests.
• Ensuring every guest receives excellent service throughout their stay.
• Greet our guests with a warm welcome and an infectious smile.
• Manage check-in and check-out procedures efficiently.
• Provide guests with information about hotel facilities, services, and local area.
• Handle guest inquiries and resolve any issues promptly and professionally.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Answering calls, allocating rooms, and preparing guests' bills.

Requirements

• Providing a high-quality service comes naturally to you.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Very good at multi-tasking and remaining calm under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills with a high standard of written and spoken English.
• A smart and professional appearance.
• You value being part of a team and supporting your colleagues.
• Most of all, you will have an approachable, positive, and proactive manner.
• 5-star hotel experience in a similar role a real advantage.
• Opera PMS experience is a plus.

Growth opportunities

We are growing rapidly and with growth comes advancement opportunities. Being part of the Arora group there are exciting opportunities for career progression and development across our properties and brands.