We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at the Vale Resort as a Casual Hotel Receptionist.
The Vale Resort, a premier 4-star resort, nestled in the Welsh countryside, offers far more than your luxury hotel With 143 bedrooms, 2 championship golf courses, Wales' largest spa, an award-winning restaurant and exceptional sporting facilities – we are quite simply one of the UK's most desirable hospitality workplaces.
We pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences for our guests while fostering a supportive environment for our employees.
We are looking for a Hotel Receptionist with a genuine passion to provide our guests a 5* experience. The successful candidate will be friendly and outgoing with exceptional customer service skills.
About the Role:
Working as part of the reception team you will ensure guests receive a warm welcome and a fond farewell when they visit the resort. Duties include:
· Warmly welcoming guests to the resort and checking them in and out efficiently
· Provide guests with information about the resort, services and local attractions
· Manage payments, invoices and keep the system up to date
· Work flexibly including early mornings, evenings and weekends
· Provide pick up and drop off service between Hensol Castle and The Vale Resort
About you:
· You'll have excellent customer service skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
· Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport
· Commitment to working as a team, coordinating with other departments across the resort
· Ability to multi-task and able to remain calm under pressure
· Proficient with using reservation booking systems
What's in it for you
As an employee you can enjoy a range of incredible perks:
· Retail & leisure discounts
· Discounted food, drinks and accommodation
· We also extend our discounts to family and friends so they don't feel left out
Not only that but we are proud and committed to invest in our employees, we strive to give you the skills and tools you need to build your career with us. Just walking around the Resort you'll meet a number of people who have grown their careers with us.
The Vale Resort – Part of the Leekes Retail and Leisure Group:
Leekes Retail was established in 1897 as an ironmonger in the Welsh Valleys and the group has grown and diversified over the last 120 years.
It remains a family business run by the fourth generation with the retail division trading from 4 large home department stores, 2 furniture stores and a builders' merchants, whilst the leisure group two four-star hotels – the Vale Resort and a 17th century grade I listed castle Hensol Castle in addition to a gin distillery and visitor centre.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: Up to £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Pontyclun CF72 8JY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person