- Casual
- Temporary
- FAIRMONT
- Rooms
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The Savoy, London, United Kingdom
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REF45570U
Front Desk Agent, (0-hour contract)
Region
Luxury & Lifestyle
The Savoy, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, is one of the world's most iconic hotels. A renowned leaders in the hospitality industry, The Savoy has a reputation for outstanding service and excellence. Originally built in 1889, the hotel has a rich history and has played host to royalty, world leaders and legends of the stage and screen. Today, colleagues pride themselves on being innovative and inspirational, delivering the very best in five star luxury. Passionate about developing and promoting talent, The Savoy offers unwavering support and recognition to colleagues, as well as having a very competitive benefits plan.
Job Title: Front Desk Agent, (0-hour Casual Contract)
Department: Front Office
Inspired & Supported by: Reception Manager
Salary: £15,06 per hour + tronc service charge + commission on upselling
Your purpose will be: To deliver an exceptional, seamless guest service experience, creating memorable personalisation at every opportunity; building meaningful relationships with our guests throughout their stay securing their future loyalty. You will specialise as a concierge, whilst confidently taking on additional guest executive responsibilities as required to be an integral member of the team.
You will be accountable for:
Passionately and expertly creating a 5-star luxury guest experience, characterised by flawless efficiency and authentic emotional connection
Taking ownership of any guest request which comes your way seeing it through until completion
Maximising internal communication networks, adapting to new working methods and supporting all key players to ensure a smooth guest journey
Your key responsibilities & contribution will be:
Devising guest itineraries, making bookings and reservations while providing relevant recommendations to surprise and delight. Ensuring accuracy in the recording and communication of bookings.
Promoting and nurturing positive relationships in the local area strengthening our position in the marketplace
Having a thorough knowledge of the local area
Confidently assisting with elements of the front desk operation including arrivals, check out and billing
Assisting in providing in room/suite services – butler services, special/VIP room set ups, amenities, deliveries to rooms
Driving revenue through upselling and cross selling.
Communicating clearly with other teams and through RSM to ensure efficient service for our guests
Seeking opportunities to surprise and delight our guests
Meeting all service standards in every guest interaction
Ensuring that deliveries for guests and colleagues are correctly recorded and delivered
Ensuring the front hall is always covered and providing a warm welcome for all guests
Paying keen attention to guest preferences and update profiles accordingly
Working different shifts including night shifts
What you will need to do this role:
Essential:
1 to 3 years’ experience in a Front Desk related role in a luxury hospitality environment
Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written with the ability to build rapport quickly and communicate well with people of all levels
Enthusiastic and positive personality with the ability to build trusting relationships
Ability to multi task and problem solve in a fast paced environment
Keen eye for detail
Previous experience of guest complaint handling and going the extra mile to meet guest needs
Flexibility to work different shifts including night shifts
Knowledge of OPERA PMS
Desirable:
Knowledge of ALICE concierge system
Please note that we believe in flexibility and multi-skilling, and you may be asked to do different tasks from time to time to enable us to meet the needs of our guests and colleagues.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary and benefits including pension
- 31 days of holiday including public holidays (increase to 33 days after 5 years)
- Special rates for Savoy colleagues and their friends & family and discount across
- Accor hotels worldwide
- Fantastic colleague rates in Fairmont and Raffles hotels worldwide that includes
- friends & family
- 50% discount at our iconic American & Beaufort Bars
- 50% discount at our world-famous Afternoon Tea
- 50% discount at our spa and florist
- 50% discount at Gordon Ramsay's River Restaurant and Savoy Grill
- 20% at Gordon Ramsay restaurants outside the hotel and restaurant 1890
- Laundry services & dry cleaning for uniformed and non-uniformed colleagues
- Colleague gym facility
- Employee assistance programme
- Annual optician reimbursements for eye tests and glasses
- English language classes
- Colleague restaurant
- Local F&B, retail and gym discounts
- Interfaith prayer room
- Wellness room
Discover a world where life pulses with passion
Diversity & Inclusion for Accor means welcoming each and everyone and respecting their differences by giving priority only to qualities and skills in extending employment and development opportunities. Our ambition is to provide meaningful employment, a warm and welcoming culture, excellent working conditions and to promote the development of all people, including those with disabilities.
When applying, do not hesitate to let us know of any specific needs you may have so that we can take them into consideration.
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