Front Office Team Leader

Accor, the world-leading hospitality group, provides unique hotel stays and experiences in over 5,500 properties, throughout 110 countries. 

With more than 45 hotel brands, restaurants, bars, entertainment and nightlife venues, co-working and wellness spaces, Accor enables new ways to travel, work, and play. 

By placing people and the planet at the heart of its culture and activities, the Group is committed to shaping the hospitality of tomorrow in the most sustainable way possible.

Our mission at Novotel London Waterloo is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.

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

As part of our team you can have:

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 50% discount in any Accor 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 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

As our next Reception Team Leader, you…

Provide guidance and support to the Reception team, helping them to achieve their potential and accomplish overall departmental objectives.

Assist in effectively running the front office operations with a hands-on approach.

Help guests and create positive experiences.

Are confident in all aspects of guest relations, receiving and recognising all guests including those who require special attention.

Maintain strong working relationships and communicate with all departments.

A little more information:

You will have the opportunity to be part of a high energy, fun team that delivers excellent customer service each day to all our guests.

Our hotel offers 178 rooms,  meeting rooms, bar, restaurant and fitness & sauna.

To ensure you can best welcome and care for our guests you will need to be fluent in English .

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.

If you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Reception Team Leader, please click ‘apply’ now! We’d love to hear from you!

One more thing…

By working at the Novotel London Waterloo you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

Your experience and skills include:
Service focused personality is essential

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