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Job Description
Location: Upper Newtownards Rd
Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.
We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our Hotel Reception Team at The Stormont Hotel.
Under the inspiring leadership of our Front Office Manager, Philip Murphy, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.
The successful candidate can expect to work 21 hours per week (excluding breaks), three shifts out of seven including weekends. Hours vary, but typical shift patterns include 7am to 3pm and 3pm to 11pm.
The salary for this exciting position is £14,196 per annum which is pro-rata the full-time equivalent salary.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday (pro-rata) plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development. Further details about our employee benefits here.
The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.
To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html
Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About The Role
To meet and greet guests at the hotel ensuring an efficient, professional, and friendly check in/out process.
* To be knowledgeable about the facilities and services within the hotel and the amenities and attractions in the locality.
* To be aware of all hotel services and be proactive in the sale of these to guests.
* To check guests in on arrival and check them out at the end of their stay, ensuring that the correct procedures are followed for receiving payment.
* To be responsible for accurate and efficient accounts and guest billing processes.
* To balance bank, cash, foreign currency and all transactions at the end of your shift.
* To answer telephone calls from guests and external callers.
* To assist guests with any reasonable request for hotel services
* Respond to complaints and find the appropriate solution or escalate where required.
* To ensure that the reception area is maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.
* Report any technical and maintenance needs.
* To ensure the security of reception and storage areas is maintained.
* To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.
* To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all staff are treated with respect.
* Any other duties as required by Management.
About You
We would love you to have previous hotel reception experience, but this is not essential as our Reception Team will provide you with full training.
Skills Needed
Hospitality
About The Company
Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests. And quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.
Company Culture
Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our staff. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry.
Required Criteria
* Good communication, numeracy and IT skills
* Customer care experience
* Smart well-groomed appearance
* Excellent attention to detail
* Work well under pressure and be a team player
* A right to work within the United Kingdom
Desired Criteria
* Reception experience ideally gained in a hotel
* Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths
Closing DateSunday 17th August, 2025
Contract Typeparttime
Salary£14,196.00 Yearly
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitality
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