Receptionist
- Employer
- Dakota Hotels
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Salary
- 17,000
- Closing date
- 31 Aug 2018
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- Sector
- Hotel jobs, Hotel Receptionist
- Job Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Dakota Deluxe Leeds are seeking an outgoing personality and organised individual for the role of full-time Receptionist. Currently the city's number 1 hotel on Trip Advisor, we are a luxury city-centre hotel with 84-bedrooms including 6 suites, a destination cocktail Bar and brasserie-style
Grill located between Greek St and Russell St.
Dakota is a lifestyle brand developed for the independent thinking, discerning traveller. We attract individuals who are passionate about service and like to do the simple things brilliantly. We currently have three hotels in Scotland in addition to our new-build property in Leeds.
CONTRACT AND PAY RATE
The role carries a 40 hour permanent contract and is suitable for an individual seeking flexible shift work; working any 5 days from 7, with shift times typically being 6:45am-3:15pm and 2pm-11pm.
ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
As the face of Dakota, Receptionists must have a genuine warmth and a passion for delivering authentic hospitality. Job responsibilities include:
–To carry out Reception duties including welcoming guests to Dakota, checking in guests, carrying out ad hoc requests, making bedroom and table reservations, light Housekeeping tasks, checking out guests, and handling guest billing.
–To have a comprehensive knowledge of the Front Office computer systems.
–Provide a consistently excellent level of guest service in accordance to our service principles and values, ensuring that all guests receive special attention and recognition.
–Work closely alongside all other departments to ensure excellent communication and be proactive in assisting other departments as required.
–Offer additional services to make the guest experience more seamless i.e. making restaurant reservations, assisting in directions, delivering items to room.
–Ensure the telephone is answered immediately and within 3 rings in a professional manner eg. ‘Good morning Dakota’ and administration tasks.
APPLICANT REQUIREMENTS
As well as having a desire to learn and an enthusiasm for the role and full training will be given. The successful applicant will have/be:
–At least 1 year working experience as a hotel receptionist.
–At least 1 year working experience in food and beverage environment. (waiter/waitress)
–Successful candidates will have an outgoing personality and be confident in providing dynamic service.
–Be flexible in working shift patterns required.
APPLY
For more information on our luxury hotel, please visit our website and our Trip Advisor. To apply, please email us your covering letter and C.V.
Company
Dakota Hotels is a growing and ambitious brand, currently with four locations: Glasgow, Leeds, Eurocentral, and South Queensferry. We are continuing our expansion throughout the UK, with our next opening being in Manchester in Spring 2019.
Dakota is a lifestyle brand developed for the independent thinking, discerning traveller. We attract individuals who are passionate about service and like to do the simple things brilliantly.
The heart and soul of our Hotel, is our award-winning bar and restaurant. Delivering a brasserie style of service, The Grill at Dakota is profiled for using the best produce paired with exceptional wine.
We are dedicated to developing individuals with personality and ambition, irrespective of age or experience. We are always looking for people who share our values; if you aspire to build a careers at Dakota please see our website and send us your CV.
- Mini-site
- Dakota Hotels
- Telephone
- 01414043680
- Location
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