Front Office Team Member

Front Office Team Member

Full Time

Our mission at Novotel Manchester Centre  and our sister hotel Ibis 96 Portland Street is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell!

As our next Front Office Team Member, you will provide an amazing welcome for our guests, ensuring their stay with us exceeds their expectations. You will make friends, develop a reputation for outstanding service which puts our hotel on the map!

You'll be a team player, embracing challenges, with a limitless mindset that reminds all of our guests that we are Accor. You will be supporting the Front Office Team to excel and deliver and will be a core element of our hotel's warm welcome, putting their well-being at the heart of everything you do while adding your personal touch to their stay. This might mean creating that special sparkle within the rooms, ensuring that special occasions don't go unmissed and are the heart of what we do as hoteliers. You will be a passionate individual, dedicated to continuously improving the quality of the hotel's services.

A little more information:

To help you navigate your role, and support your success you will be trained in all front of house related functions and the safety of the property and people.

Our hotel offers 127 rooms, and a 3 star service. We provide complimentary meals for our staff, as well as an almost limitless supply of coffee and fun. To ensure you can best welcome and care for our guests you will need to be fluent in English and have competent numeracy and I.T skills.

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one-night stay for you to experience this first hand.

Ready to discover more? Get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and customer-focused Front Office Team Member to join our dynamic team in Manchester, United Kingdom. As the face of our organization, you will play a crucial role in creating exceptional experiences for our guests from check-in to check-out.

• Warmly welcome and greet guests, ensuring a positive first impression of our establishment
• Efficiently manage the check-in and check-out processes, handling guest inquiries and requests promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate guest accounts and process payments with attention to detail
• Handle telephone calls, emails, and in-person inquiries in a courteous and timely manner
• Promote hotel facilities and services, maximizing sales opportunities through product knowledge and effective communication
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless guest experiences and resolve any issues that may arise
• Maintain a clean and organized front desk area
• Assist with administrative tasks and reports as needed
• Stay informed about local attractions and services in Manchester to provide helpful recommendations to guests
• Adapt to changing priorities and maintain composure during busy periods

• Proven experience in customer service, preferably in the hospitality industry
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Proficiency in computer systems, with experience in Opera Cloud property management system preferred
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Flexible availability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Demonstrated ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Professional appearance and positive attitude
• Basic math skills for handling financial transactions
• Knowledge of local attractions and services in Manchester is beneficial

A job, a career or a calling - whatever brings you here, we have something for you!

As part of our team you can have:

• 30% discount in any Accor Hotel Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives

Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 Accor hotels in over 100 countries

• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality