Hotel Front Office Receptionist

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Staff meal

Upselling incentives

Job summary

The Byrne Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Front Office Receptionist to join our Galway team. You will greet guests, handle check-in/out, and provide friendly service in a fast-paced hotel environment.

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, you will manage reservations by phone and email, upsell outlets, and ensure accuracy with group bookings. A professional appearance and strong English are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working as part of a reception team in a 3 star or higher hotel.
• Experience with Opera Cloud is an advantage.
• Strong organisation and administration skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Professional and smart appearance with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Handles all guests reservations via phone & email in accordance with company standards.
• Experience of dealing with group bookings from enquiry to arrival.
• Proactive upselling of all outlets within the hotel.
• Be initiative-taking with an ability to take ownership and see tasks through to completion.

Skills

Reception experience

Team player

Attention to detail

Professional English

Upselling skills

Tools

Opera Cloud

Job description

Location: On site / Galway City, Galway, Ireland
job type: Casual / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Front of House
Salary: Negotiable salary

We have a fantastic new opportunity for experienced and motivatedFront Office Receptionistto join our dedicated Front Office Team.

Reporting to the Front Office Manager you will provide a friendly and efficient service to guests upon check in & out and upselling / advising guests where appropriate. The successful candidate will be passionate, and love working in a fun and fast paced environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handles all guests reservations via phone & email in an efficient manner in accordance with company standards
• Experience of dealing with group bookings from enquiry to arrival
• Proactive upselling of all outlets within the hotel
• Be initiative-taking with an ability to take ownership and see tasks through to completion and possess strong attention to detail

What You Need

• Experience working as part of a reception team in a 3 star or higher hotel.
• Previous experience working with Opera Cloud an advantage.
• Good Organisation and administration skills with a high level of attention to details.
• Highly motivated and team player.
• High level of professional English, other languages a plus.
• Professional smart appearance required.
• Positive outgoing attitude, willingness to go above and beyond for our guests experience.

About Us

The Byrne Hotel Group is a unique collection of family owned hotels and guests houses in Galway, Dublin and the UK offering Irish Hospitality at its best. When you join the Byrne hotel group you join a dedicated team who have a strong focus on providing an exceptional guest experience. We are committed to providing training and support for our employees while fostering a culture of professional excellence. The Byrne Hotel Group offer our employees the opportunity to develop their talent and grow their career through opportunities across the group. We pride ourselves on building strong teams and a supportive working environment for our employees.

• Company events
• Staff Meal
• Upselling incentives

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day & PM shifts
• Weekend availability