Guest Services Assistant
Be the difference between guests experiencing a good break and a great break at Center Parcs.
The Guest Services team handle the check-in of around 4,000 guests twice a week at each Village and are the key point of contact for guest queries, concerns and issues at any time of day or year. Each Guest Services team is integral to delivering an experience that will exceed guests’ expectations, from the moment they drive into Center Parcs, until the moment they leave.
GUEST SERVICES ASSISTANT | £11.90 per hour
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and able to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
The guest services department is the main point of contact for guest enquiries. In this role, you will provide guests with advice, answering queries and resolving problems. The ideal candidate will need to be confident with handling guest complaints and escalating issues where necessary. Other responsibilities will include checking guests in at our Arrivals Lodge, handling enquiries on our Maintenance Helpdesk, booking activities on our leisure booking system and reporting any faults to the Technical Services and Housekeeping departments.
The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be willing to deal with guests both over the telephone and face-to-face.
HOURS OF WORK
You will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.
As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and / or New Year on a rota basis.
ABOUT YOU
Essential requirements:
1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. A good level of computer literacy
3. Friendly, genuine, and warm towards guests and colleagues
4. Works well with others in a team
Desirable requirements:
5. Previous experience working in a similar role or environment
ABOUT THE BENEFITS
Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:
6. Colleague Bonus Scheme
7. Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
8. Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
9. Free use of our leisure facilities
10. Discounted Center Parcs breaks
11. 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
12. Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
13. An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
14. Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications