Company Description Our mission atNovotel London Brentford is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell!
As our next Front Office Team Leader, you will provide an amazing welcome for our guests, ensuring their stay with us exceeds their expectations. You will make friends, develop a reputation for outstanding service which puts our hotel on the map!
You'll be a team player, embracing challenges, with a limitless mindset that reminds all of our guests that we are Accor. You will be supporting the Front Office Team to excel and deliver and will be a core element of our hotel's warm welcome, putting their well-being at the heart of everything you do while adding your personal touch to their stay. This might mean creating that special sparkle within the rooms, ensuring that special occasions don't go unmissed and are the heart of what we do as hoteliers. You will bea passionate individual, dedicated to continuously improving the quality of the hotel's services.
Job Description Reception Team Leader
As a Front office Team Leader, you will be working across our multi hotel site playing a crucial role in ensuring exceptional guest experiences whilst leading and motivating our front office team. You will also:
Provide leadership and guidance to the front office team, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented environment
Oversee daily front office operations, ensuring efficient check-in and check-out processes
Deliver outstanding customer service, addressing guest inquiries and resolving issues promptly and professionally
Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences throughout their stay
Train and mentor front office staff, promoting their professional development and enhancing team performance
Monitor and maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation in the lobby and reception areas
Manage shift schedules and allocate tasks effectively to maximise team productivity
Handle guest complaints and feedback with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely resolutions
Implement and maintain standard operating procedures for front office operations
Assist in managing the department's KPI's and achieving financial targets
Stay updated on local events and attractions to provide knowledgeable recommendations to guests
Qualifications Proven experience in a front office or reception role within the hospitality industry
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English
Strong customer service orientation with a friendly and professional demeanour
Detail-oriented approach with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Proficiency in hotel management systems and computer applications
Problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, sound decisions
Knowledge of local attractions and events (desirable)
Relevant hospitality management qualification (desirable)
Additional Information As part of our team you can have:
30% discount in any Accor Hotel Restaurant (T&C Applies)
Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 Accor hotels in over 100 countries
Participate activelyininitiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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