Job Description
* Provide a polished, professional and welcoming first impression for all guests, overseeing arrival and departure experiences and ensuring luggage assistance and valet parking are delivered to the highest standard.
* Maintain comprehensive knowledge of all hotel services, facilities, accommodation types, rates, dining options, menus and packages, ensuring the reception team is consistently well informed and confident in their delivery.
* Proactively enhance the guest experience through tailored recommendations for local attractions, dining and activities, using strong local knowledge and guest insight.
* Set and uphold exceptional standards of communication across telephone, email and face-to-face interactions, ensuring the reception team represents Palé Hall with professionalism and warmth at all times.
* Oversee check-in and check-out procedures, ensuring accuracy of guest accounts, billing and payment processes, and delivering a seamless and well-managed guest journey.
* Supervise and manage reservations, cancellations and amendments for bedrooms, restaurants and events, ensuring systems are used accurately and efficiently.
* Ensure all reception records, reports, daily logbooks and shift handovers are completed accurately and to a high standard.
* Manage and delegate administrative responsibilities, including guest correspondence, billing queries and departmental documentation, ensuring compliance with hotel procedures.
* Lead the promotion of hotel services, experiences and special offers, guiding the team to confidently recommend upgrades, dining options and added-value services to enhance guest satisfaction and maximise revenue.
* Work closely with Housekeeping, Kitchen, Food & Beverage and other departments to coordinate daily operations and ensure seamless communication across the hotel.
* Demonstrate leadership through flexibility and a hands-on approach, providing support to other departments when required and setting a positive example for the team.
* Support the training, development and ongoing performance of reception colleagues, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence.
* Ensure full compliance with all hotel policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, fire and emergency protocols.
* Take responsibility for maintaining the safety, security and confidentiality of guests, staff and hotel property at all times.
Qualifications
* Friendly, approachable, and confident in guest interactions.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Well-organised, detail-oriented, and able to multitask under pressure.
* Professional appearance and presentation.
* Flexible and willing to assist other departments as required.
* Previous hotel or customer service experience is desirable but not essential; a positive attitude and enthusiasm are key.
* Knowledge of the local area and Welsh language skills are an advantage.
Additional Information
Shifts will include mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays as part of a rota system.
Share of Gratuities, Meals on duty, Onsite parking, Generous employee discounts