Receptionist in York

The Principal York , The Principal Hotel, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality!  We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey... 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RECEPTIONIST AT THE PRINCIPAL YORK

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Front Office Manager, you can expect your working day to include the following:

• Welcoming guests and acting as their first point of contact
• Logging issues or requests
• Answering the phones to prospective customers and guests
• Completing administration tasks 
• Completing concierge services
• Preparing room bills and taking payment 
• Answering guest queries and taking payment
• Signposting guests to our Restaurant and Bar
• Upselling room upgrades to guests who are checking in, and asking if they would like to stay with us for dinner 

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To suceed in the role of Receptionist, you will need the following qualities and skills

• Enthustic 
• Driven
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility 
• Experience of Hotel Reception or working with the General Public
• Experience of working with Opera would be an advantage 

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture... 

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
• Extra days holiday for your birthday
• Flexible working arrangements
• Pension
• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

To learn more about our full benefits package,  to watch our employee benefits video.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact .

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The Principal York The Principal Hotel, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA

• Job Ref RBH14424
• Branch The Principal York
• Location York
• Salary/Benefits £10.84 to £11.44 per hour, plus excellent customer benefits
• Contract type Permanent
• Hours Part Time
• Shift pattern Insert shift pattern/flexible arrangements if any
• Hours per week Flex
• Date posted 02/07/2024
• Closing date 15/08/2024

The Principal York, steps from the train station, is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of York. Blending the grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel, The Principal York offers its guests the warmest welcome this side of the Pennines. Award-winning interior architects Goddard Littlefair have refurbished and restored the hotel’s rooms and public spaces to create 155 elegant, comfortable bedrooms and suites in balanced, neutral tones that offer more than just a place to sleep. Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100Mb is available throughout the hotel and if you decide to visit us by car, the hotel provides a car park for guests’ use at a charge.