Job Description
Location: Jacksons Hotel, Railway Road, Ballybofey
We are seeking a friendly and professional individual to join our team as a Hotel Receptionist. As the first point of contact for guests, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and customer service skills. The Hotel Receptionist will be responsible for providing guests with a positive experience from check-in to check-out.
About The Role
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Meeting & greeting clients/customers in a warm, friendly manner.
2. Ensuring a high standard of personal presentation.
3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
4. A good telephone manner.
5. Customer service skills, patience, and tact.
6. Taking Reservations by phone and email.
7. Communicating with customers via Facebook and Pubble.
8. Preparing Bills and dealing with payments for guests and accounts, dealing with Sales Ledger accounts.
9. Provide information, answering queries that guests may have either through knowledge or online.
10. Listening to complaints and following procedure.
11. Make sure that any necessary information goes to the housekeeping, restaurant, maintenance, and management departments regarding guest needs.
Skills Needed
Servicing, Hospitality
About The Company
The Gallen Hospitality group is comprised of three 4-star, family-run hotels located in Ballybofey and Gweedore, Co Donegal. Owned by the Gallen family, the Villa Rose Hotel was established in the year 2000 and is comprised of 57 bedrooms, state-of-the-art spa facility and has been consistently named Ireland’s top hotels in the Tripadvisor Traveller’s choice awards. In 2016, the Gallen family added Jackson’s Hotel to their offering. With 135 bedrooms, a leisure centre, and extensive conference & banqueting facilities, the hotel is one of the largest in the region. In 2021, the family acquired An Chúirt Hotel in Gweedore with 66 bedrooms & a health club. An Chúirt is nestled in the beautiful Donegal countryside with the iconic Errigal Mountain as its backdrop.
Company Culture
At Gallen Hospitality our culture centers around our people and we focus on their well-being, safety, and equality. With over 300 employees, we are a principal hospitality employer in the County. When we take care of our staff, our staff take care of our guests. We believe the role we can play in our employees' well-being is one of the most important responsibilities we have as employers. We operate an Equal Opportunities Policy and are proud of how often employees are promoted within the Group.
Desired Criteria
1. Proficient computer skills.
2. Experience in a similar role.
Required Criteria
1. Right to work in Ireland.
2. Good Command of English Language.
3. Customer service experience.
4. At Least 2 Years Experience in a Similar Role.
5. Working Knowledge of Computers, including Microsoft Suite.
Closing Date
Saturday 23rd November, 2024
Contract Type
Part-time
Salary
Based on Experience
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