Are you a dedicated and experienced hospitality professional looking for an exciting new opportunity? AG Hotels Group is searching for a passionate and customer-focused Hotel Reception Manager to lead our outstanding guest services team at our hotel - Fortune Hotel in Huddersfield.
In this prominent role, you will be the face of our hotel’s exceptional service standards, ensuring that every guest enjoys a memorable experience from the moment they arrive. With your strong leadership abilities and attention to detail, you will inspire and develop a high-performing front-office team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven front-office management experience, preferably Best Western background
• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with a talent for developing and motivating staff
• Proficiency in hotel property management systems - Rezlynx preferred and MS office
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment while maintaining composure under pressure
• Commitment to delivering outstanding guest experiences and upholding the highest service standards
• Fluency in English is essential, with additional language skills being a distinct advantage
  AG Hotels Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application question(s):

• Which PMS system have you worked on?
• Have you worked with a Best Western property?

Experience:

• Hospitality: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 01/04/202

• Oversee all front-office operations, including check-in/check-out, concierge, guest relations, and housekeeping coordination
• Maintain exceptional levels of guest satisfaction, resolving any issues or complaints promptly and professionally
• Manage and train a dynamic team, ensuring adherence to brand standards and delivering consistent, personalized service
• Drive revenue generation through effective upselling, cross-selling, and maximizing occupancy rates
• Managing room reservations, cancellations, and modifications using the hotel’s reservation system, and ensuring accurate and up-to-date guest information
• Collaborate with marketing and revenue management teams to implement strategic initiatives and promotions
• Generating reports on front office performance, including occupancy rates, revenue, guest feedback, and operational efficiency, and analyzing data to identify areas for improvement and strategic opportunities.
• Implement strategies to enhance the hotel’s online reputation, including responding to reviews on platforms like OTA websites and managing feedback on platforms like Medallia. Engage with guests to encourage positive reviews and address any negative feedback promptly and professionally, aiming to improve the hotel ratings and rankings amongst all the competing hotels.
• Continuously seek opportunities for process optimization and operational efficiency
• Monitoring front office expenses to ensure cost-effective operations while maintaining service quality and guest satisfaction.