Receptionist

Talbot Hotel Clonmel; Clonmel; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Talbot Fit Membership

Staff meals

Discounted Accommodation Rates

Life Insurance

Employee Counselling Line

Bike to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Christmas Savings Scheme

Free parking

Uniform

Job summary

Talbot Collection Clonmel is seeking a friendly Receptionist to ensure warm, professional service at our on-site front desk. You will handle phone and in-person enquiries, check guests in/out, and promote the hotel’s amenities. Fluent English is essential.

The role requires weekend work and flexible shifts, with full-time or part-time hours available. Prior experience in hospitality is advantageous. We offer staff benefits including discounts on accommodation, meals, and life insurance, plus a

Qualifications

• Fluent English is essential for guest communications.
• Ability to work variable shifts including weekends.
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional appearance.

Responsibilities

• Handle phone and in-person guest inquiries with a warm, professional approach.
• Assist with check-in/check-out and reservations.
• Liaise with housekeeping and other departments to coordinate room allocations.

Skills

Fluent English

Flexible shifts

Excellent interpersonal skills

Hospitality experience

Job description

Location: On site / Clonmel, Co. Tipperary, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Front of House
Salary: Competitive salary

Receptionist (Full and part-time)

Overall Job Purpose

To maintain the smooth and efficient running of Reception ensuring that all guests both on the phone and in person are treated to a 4 Star service accepted by the company in line with the company’s “Empower Your Excellence” customer service programme. To actively promote all aspects of the Hotel. To communicate with guests and clients and ensure that all requirements and requests are carried out to Company standards.

• Responsible for the correct handling and charging of all daily business accounts.
• To have total product knowledge of all the Hotel services and facilities.
• To action all enquiries, taken by telephone or in person, promptly and maintain a high standard of customer service whilst doing so.
• To answer the switchboard in a warm and friendly manner and to take messages when required.
• To liaise with housekeeping with reference to the allocation of rooms.
• To ensure that all floats are maintained to the appropriate levels.
• To make reservations when required and to maximise room revenue at peak times and offer best rates possible at low times and up-sell where possible.
• To carry out our customer relations policy ensuring that we maintain 4 Star standards at all times.
• To ensure that necessary steps are taken to safeguard Company money, goods and assets.
• To report any customer comments to Management.
• To familiarise yourself and to carry out duties laid out in the departmental S.O.P. manual.
• To deal with customer complaints in an efficient and professional manner and to notify Management of these.
• To upsell the Company products and services where possible.

The successful candidate will have:

• Friendly and professional work attitude;
• Fluent English essential - written and spoken;
• Must be available to work variable shifts;
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills;
• Previous experience in a similar role would be a distinct advantage.

The role involves weekend work, so flexibility is required.

What do we offer?

• Complimentary Talbot Fit Membership
• Staff meals
• Discounted Accommodation Rates
• Life Insurance
• Employee Counselling Line
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Christmas Savings Scheme
• Free parking
• Uniform

***Talbot Collection Clonmel is an equal opportunities employer***