Reception Supervisor

Dakota Hotels; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Meals on duty

Uniforms provided

Referral bonus

Job summary

Dakota Hotels seeks a genuine people person for a Receptionist role, combining welcoming guests with efficient front-desk administration in a fast-paced hotel environment.

You will handle check-ins/outs, reservations, and guest billing while delivering exceptional service and supporting other departments to ensure a seamless guest experience across the property.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years working experience in a hospitality setting, preferably in a hotel environment.
• Strong administrator with the ability to prioritise and work at pace.
• Experience working in 4* and 5* hotels is strongly preferred.
• Great communicator and a genuine people person.
• Hands-on approach to all aspects of the role with flexible shifts.
• Fully computer literate; knowledge of a property management system is desirable, however full training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests to Dakota, check in/out, handle ad hoc requests, make reservations, light housekeeping and guest billing.
• Provide consistently high guest service in line with service principles and values.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Front Office computer systems.
• Plan and carry out department training during briefings/handovers.
• Work closely with other departments to ensure excellent communication and assist as required.
• Offer additional services like restaurant reservations and directions to rooms.

Skills

Great communicator

People person

Administrative skills

Prioritisation

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

We are seeking a genuine people person with strong administration skills for the role of Receptionist.

PRIMARY ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• To carry out Reception duties including welcoming guests to Dakota, checking in and out guests, carrying out ad hoc requests, making bedroom and table reservations, light housekeeping tasks, and handling guest billing.
• Provide a consistently high level of guest service in accordance to our service principles and values, ensuring that all guests receive special attention and recognition.
• To have a comprehensive knowledge of the Front Office computer systems.
• To be proactive in planning and carrying out training personally within your department regularly during briefings, handovers etc.
• Work closely alongside all other departments to ensure excellent communication and be proactive in assisting other departments as required.
• Offer additional services to make the guest experience more seamless i.e. making restaurant reservations, assisting in directions, delivering items to rooms.

APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS

The successful applicant will have/be:

• A minimum of two years working experience in a hospitality setting, preferably in a hotel environment.
• A strong administrator with the ability to prioritise and work at pace.
• Experience working in 4* and 5* hotels are strongly preferred
• Great communicator and a genuine people person
• Hands-on approach to all aspects of the role, available to work flexible shifts and present in the business during peak times
• Fully computer literate. A knowledge of a property management system is desirable however full training will be given
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to being part of a culture infused with positivity and opportunity for ongoing development, tangible benefits you could enjoy when you join our team include:

FINANCIAL

• Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota
• Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor
• Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment
• Meals on duty and uniforming

WELLBEING

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers
• Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions
• Family-friendly flexible working options
• Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

• Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment
• Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System
• Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan
• Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.