Job description
The 3-star, 39-bedroom Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove, South Devon is seeking to appoint an experienced Receptionist to join us at our independently owned hotel. You will be working in a welcoming family run, friendly and supportive environment with added employee benefits. You will be responsible for providing a friendly, hospitable and efficient service to all hotel guests, in line with the hotel's vision and values on customer satisfaction. The main purposes of the hotel reception area's staff are to respond courteously to guests' requests and play a part in the general running of the reception desk. You will have a positive, can-do attitude to life.
Duties;
Welcome guests on their arrival using the guests name and assist with their registration ensuring all details of reservations are correct.
To check guests out, charge payment accordingly and pass on any feedback to the General Manager.
To liaise effectively with other departments.
To aid and assist guests during their stay through effective use of social skills and to pass on any comments to the relevant personnel.
To ensure full handover is passed on to the next shift.
Ensure correct procedure regarding all matters of security are observed.
To be aware of importance of up selling to maximise rooms revenue.
To cover the front desk at all time as per rota.
To always keep the front desk clean and tidy.
To assist with Food and Beverage service (when required) supporting colleagues at busy times.
Adhere to the company's policy statements and all related instructions.
To carry out any reasonable requests made by any member of the management Personal Specification:
Preferred - experience with PMS Guest line - Reslynx and Resdiary.
Organised
Positive attitude
Willingness to learn
Previous experience as a hotel receptionist required. Rezlynx experience a bonus.
Shift pattern rotating between morning and afternoon shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Share of gratuities.
Free meals whilst on duty.
Free on-site car parking.
Statutory pension enrolment
Statutory holiday entitlement
Regular compliance training and development
Simple live in accommodation may be available nearby (terms apply).
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
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From: Dan - The Cottage Hotel
Sent: 28 February 2025 9:01 AM
To: Neil - The Cottage Hotel
Subject: job description
Job description
The Cottage Hotel in Hope Cove, South Hams is looking for an experienced Receptionist to join our team. You will be working in a welcoming family run, friendly and supportive environment with added employee benefits.Within this role you are responsible for providing a friendly, welcoming and efficient service to all hotel guests, in line with the hotel's vision and values on customer satisfaction. The main purposes of the hotel reception area's staff are to respond courteously to guests' requests and play a part in the general running of the reception desk. You will have a positive, can-do attitude to life. Duties;
• To welcome guests on their arrival using the guest name and assist with their registration ensuring all details of reservations are correct.
• To check guests out, charge payment accordingly and pass on any complaints/comments to the GM.
• To liaise effectively with other departments
• To aid and assist guests during their stay through effective use of social skills and to pass on any comments to the relevant personnel
• To ensure full handover is passed on to the next shift
• Ensure correct procedure regarding all matters of security are observed
• To be aware of importance of up selling in order to maximise rooms revenue
• To cover the front desk at all time as per rota
• To keep the front desk clean and tidy at all times
• To assist with Food and Beverage service (when required) supporting colleagues at busy times.
• Adhere to the company's policy statement and all related instructions
• To carry out any reasonable requests made by any member of the management Personal Specification:
• Preferred - experience with PMS Guestline - Reslynx and Resdiary
• Organised
• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Previous experience as a hotel receptionist required. Rezlynx experience a bonus.
• Shift pattern rotating between morning and afternoon shifts.
Benefits: Free onsite parking Meals on duty Share of Gratuities Statutory holiday entitlement Statutory Pension enrolment etc. Regular Compliance Training courses. Live In Considered
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking
Schedule:
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
Work Location: In person