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Front Office Associate - Hampshire

Employer
Marriott Hotels - South West & Wales
Location
Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary
Competitive hourly rates of pay, leisure facilities membership, free meals whilst on duty & a global Marriott discount program
Closing date
9 Aug 2021
Front Office Associate - Hampshire

Posting Date Jul 05, 2021
Job Number 21070671
Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations
Location Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, North Harbour, Hampshire, HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom
Brand Marriott Hotels Resorts
Schedule Full-Time
Relocation? N
Position Type Non-Management
Located Remotely? N

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

Marriott Hotels, Marriott International's flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment.

POSITION SUMMARY

Explore our very big world

As a world-class leader in the travel industry, there's no better place than Marriott International to make your mark. Joining us, you'll get to entertain and meet people from all over the world as you build your experience. You'll find a place where your personality and ideas are appreciated just as much as the work you do. And you'll grow through opportunities to explore the business, opening yourself to various career options. If you have the natural ability to communicate and enjoy working with others, we welcome you to join our global family. 

At the Portsmouth Marriott Hotel, we are looking for a Front Office Associate to support in making memories for our guests. 

Please note this is a permanent 40 hour position covering 5 days out of 7 per week.

The impact you'll make

First impressions are everything. And you'll set the tone for every guest's stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you'll be ready with answers to any questions and happy to offer information about hotel services, facilities and the local area. Anything to help make their visit that bit more special. And, creating the smoothest check-out experience, you'll make sure they leave us happy too. 

What you'll do

       Process guest check-ins, assigning rooms and activating room keys

       Co-ordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in and report any guest concerns  

       Answer, respond to and process all guest calls, messages, questions or concerns

       Give guests information and directions regarding property and local areas of interest

       Process check-outs and resolving any disputed charges

       Process payments and room charges

       Confirm reservations and cancellations, running daily reports on the number of arrivals and departures 

       Maintain guest and associate privacy. 

       Follow all company health and safety procedures.

What we're looking for

       A warm, people-oriented demeanor

       A team-first attitude 

       Positive outlook and outgoing personality

       A working knowledge of Opera is a big plus but not essential. 

       Previous hotel receptionist experience (preferred).

       Problem-solving skills and multi-tasking ability   

       Availability across mornings, days, evening, weekends and public holidays - Night shifts may also be required on occasion. 

       The ability to stand, sit or walk for extended periods of time across a work shift 

Perks you deserve

We'll support you in and out of the workplace by offering:

  • Team-spirited co-workers
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays increasing after each year of service to a maximum of 35 days.
  • 20% discount on Food & Beverage
  • Hotel travel discounts for you, family & friends.
  • Length of service rewards 
  • Worldwide career opportunities within Marriott hotels
  • Free meals on duty and uniform provided
  • Free car parking

You're welcomed here

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to know you're important to us and that you'll make an impact in your role, and for that, you'll be appreciated and valued.

(Front office associate, Front desk clerk, Receptionist, Hotel Receptionist, Front desk agent, Hotel guest service, Guest services)

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.


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