Receptionist

Elite Hotels; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge based on performance

Job summary

Elite Hotels in Eastbourne is seeking a friendly Front of House Receptionist to provide first-class service, welcome guests and manage check-in/out efficiently.

You will handle enquiries, take reservations, process payments, and upsell hotel facilities while maintaining a polished, professional image.

Flexibility with early/late shifts, weekends and bank holidays is required, and strong communication and admin skills are essential to maintain our high standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding of what constitutes outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests at the desk, check them in and out, escort to rooms if concierge unavailable.
• Receive payment of guests’ accounts and operate PDQ machines.
• Check availability and take correct details to sell rooms at best rates and enter reservations into the computer.
• Act as cashier for guests and other departments, including currency exchange.
• Be part of a warm, caring receptionist team.
• Promote the hotel over the telephone and know available facilities to sell.
• Take brochure and tariff enquiries and enter reservations outside Reservations hours.
• Act as a sales person promoting the hotel image at all times.

Skills

Excellent communication

Administration skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility with shifts

Job description

Working with our Front of House Team, you will excel at proving guests with first class service, ensuring a smooth check-in/out service and deal with any enquiries swiftly and efficiently.

As the first port of call for guests, you will directly affect their impression and experience of staying within an Elite Hotel. We are proud of the level of service offered at our hotels and you will provide a pivotal role in maintaining these standards. Although specific hotel reception experience is not essential, you will need to have an understanding of what constitutes outstanding service. You will have excellent communication and administration skills as well as an eye for detail.Flexibilty iskey due to workingearly or late shifts, weekendsand bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

• To greet guests at the desk, and check them in and out, escorting guests to their rooms if concierge are unavailable.
• Receive payment of guests’ accounts and operate the PDQ machines.
• To check availability and take correct details in order to sell rooms at the best possible rates and to enter reservations into the computer.
• To act as cashier for the guests and other departments, including exchanging foreign currency.
• To be part of a warm caring, professional Receptionist Team
• To promote the Hotel over the telephone and know the facilities available in order to sell.
• To take brochure and tariff enquiries and enter reservations outside of Reservations office hours.
• To act as a Sales Person, promoting the image of the Hotel at all times.

About us

Affectionately known as “The White Palace” The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne has a well-earned reputation for excellence. With over 150 rooms, an award winning restaurant and 17 fully equipped meeting rooms, the hotel is able to cater for every occasion.

At Elite Hotels we have a single minded & unwavering goal to make every visit to our hotels a positive experience that customers feel compelled to talk about

Benefits:

As a people focused Investor In People Company we offer a great range of benefits to the successful candidate. For full details please visit our careers page: https://www.careersatelitehotels.co.uk/why-work-elite

*service charge is dependent on sales performance and not guaranteed