Hotel & Events Receptionist – 51596

Job Description :

Ref Number: 51596
Date: 2022-11-15
  • Act as first point of contact for all queries in an efficient and concise manner
  •  Meet and greet all visitors and advise host of visitors arrival
  •  Act as point of contact for internal/external telephones queries
  •  Effectively build and maintain professional relations with both internal and external contacts
  • Responding to all incoming enquiries in an efficient and professional manner
  • Handle event enquiries including quoting, carrying out show rounds for booking and events
  • Assist in managing events ensuring all client’s needs and requests are met, and all operational requirements are coordinated.
  • You will assist in the day-to-day efficient operation of the Meeting and Events Office, dealing with enquiries to maximise the revenue by responding to all in-coming enquiries, providing proposals, meeting clients, converting bookings and co-ordinating all details relating to the events.  
  • Able to generate function sheets, group resumes, rooming lists and ensure all relevant departments have the correct information
  • To grow and develop, existing customers through regular contact, meeting and greeting, follow up calls, etc. 
  • To ensure that all Meeting and Events organisers, and any VIP guests are met on arrival and departure, in order to ensure good customer relations and establish future business opportunities 
  • Demonstrate a knowledge of rooms, rates, packages, and other general product knowledge necessary to perform daily duties
  • Maximize room occupancy and use up-selling techniques to promote hotel services and facilities

The ideal person

  • Strong computer skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • Knowledge of hotel management systems
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills
  • Previous events organisation experiences preferable
  • High level of professionalism
  • Ability to work within a team
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to multitask and being able to assist where is needed within Four Acres

Position Details :

Location:

Kingston upon Thames
KT2 7PD

Company:

Sodexo