Receptionist

Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about hospitality and providing exceptional guest experiences? We are seeking an enthusiastic and welcoming individual to join our team as a Hotel Receptionist.

As the first point of contact for guests, you will be responsible for providing a warm and friendly welcome, ensuring a seamless check-in process, and assisting guests throughout their stay with any queries or requests. You will also handle incoming calls, make reservations, and provide guests with information about the hotel and local area.

To be successful in this role, you should have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, be able to multitask and prioritize effectively and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You should be computer literate and able to operate hotel reservation systems, possess a high level of attention to detail, and have a positive and professional attitude.

If you are passionate about hospitality and have the desire to deliver exceptional guest experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access for our employees to call and get support and advice on any issues they may be experiencing.
• Refer a friend scheme from £500 to £1000 per referral.
• Hospital Plan.
• Online Health Portal.
• Eye Care.
• Employee Discount Schemes - 100's of discounts, ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Pension Scheme.
• Free meals on duty.
• Cycle to Work - Our Cycle2Work schemes from Halfords help all our employees save money and keep fit.

The Ideal Candidate

You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and welcoming demeanor. You should have a positive attitude, be proactive and approachable, and possess a strong sense of professionalism.

You should be highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and prioritize your workload. And should be able to handle a busy reception area, manage guest inquiries, and deal with any complaints effectively.

You will have prior experience working in a similar role, with knowledge of hotel operations and reservation systems. They should have excellent computer skills and be proficient in using software such as MS Office, Excel, and Outlook.

In addition, you should be able to work well under pressure, be flexible and adaptable to changes, and be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays. They should also possess a passion for the hospitality industry and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.

Hotel

With dramatic seafront views, nothing gets much better than Bournemouth Carlton Hotel, which is part of the Signature Collection By Best Western.

The hotel is right in the heart of town, so when you can tear your eyes away from the beautiful view, then we’re also walking distance to the town centre, to popular attractions such as Bournemouth Oceanarium, BH2 Leisure Complex and Bournemouth International Centre – a hotspot for major conferen