Receptionist - Newcastle Upon Tyne

At Cairn Group we're ambitious. With a varied and extensive UK portfolio of hotels, bars and restaurants in our portfolio, we're focused on continual growth and are in it for the long haul. We are a family owned business with family values at our core, with a growing team and sites UK wide.

About the role...

The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Receptionist, you’ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience, you’ll also create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location.

Some of the duties you’ll undertake in this varied role include - telephone enquiries, reservations, preparing invoices and taking payments from our guests, conducting end of shift/day banking, and preparing for the shift ahead.

About You...

• Experience in a similar or front facing customer service role with an outgoing and bubbly personality
• Strong communication skills through a variety of means
• Excellent interpersonal and customer relation skills to ensure a seamless and memorable experience, proactively resolving any challenges that may arise
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, adapting your approach to complete routine and non-routine tasks. As a 7 day a week operation, shifts will be based on 5 days from 7 (full time) and pro-rata for part time
• High attention to detail and accuracy – great at managing one’s own time

The Cairn Group’s Rooms Inn Newcastle Hotel is popular for both business and leisure guests. It is based in the residential area of Newcastle and just around the corner from Newcastle College’s new futuristic buildings.

Benefits:

• Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
• Retail and travel discounts
• Recruit a friend Scheme
• Induction and training programme
• Star of the Month & Golden Ticket Award
• Pension scheme
• Cairn Academy' Training & Development Opportunities
• Cycle 2 work scheme*
• Free Car Parking

(* Applies to positions above minimum wage)