Full job description

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.

We are currently looking for a full time Front Office Associate to join our Reception team here at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey.

What's in it for you: in addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

• Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work
• Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all associates
• Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries
• Pension Scheme: Participation in The People's Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress and health issues
• Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network
• Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career

Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails:

• Process guest check-ins, assigning rooms and activating room keys
• Co-ordinate with Housekeeping to track readiness of rooms for check-in and report any guest concerns
• Answer, respond to and process all guest calls, messages, questions or concerns
• Give guests information and directions regarding property and local areas of interest
• Process check-outs and resolving any disputed charges
• Process payments and room charges
• Confirm reservations and cancellations, running daily reports on the number of arrivals and departures

Safety and Company Policies:

• Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures
• Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the manager
• Complete safety training and certifications
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Support the team to reach common goals
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees
• Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards

Note: This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, buFull job description

Job Overview

Our jobs aren’t just about giving guests a smooth check-in and check-out. Instead, we want to build an experience that is memorable and unique. Our Front Office Associates take the initiative to deliver a wide range of services that guide guests through their entire stay. They are empowered to move about their space and do what needs to be done. Whether processing operational needs, addressing guest requests, completing reports, or sharing the highlights of the local area, the Front Office Associates makes transactions feel like part of the experience.

No matter what position you are in, there are a few things that are critical to success – creating a safe workplace, following company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, protecting company assets, upholding quality standards, and ensuring your uniform, personal appearance, and communications are professional. Doing all these things well (and other reasonable job duties as requested) is critical for Guest Experience Experts – to get it right for our guests and our business each and every time.

About Us:

Delta Hotels by Marriott Birmingham offers a 4 star hotel experience in Birmingham. We have stunning guest rooms and leisure facilities as well as banqueting spaces for hire and our Brew Bar & Grill.

Benefits to joining:

• Discounted room rates for you, as well as your friends & family worldwide!
• Discount on food & beverage at Marriott hotels worldwide.
• Access to discounts, rewards, and perks with top brands
• Free meal during shifts
• Staff parking during shifts
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Dedicated benefits website

Pay: From £12.71 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Experience:

• Hotel: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)
• Work Location: In person