Located 7 miles from Edinburghs city centre surrounded by beautiful Scottish countryside just off the A71 lies the fourstar Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club. With spectacular views to Edinburgh Castle and the Forth Bridges its a celebration of Scottish heritage dating back to the 13th century.
With 18 operating departments and up to 250 employees Dalmahoy offers unrivalled opportunities to progress your career across many different roles and disciplines.
Come and join us!
We are currently seeking a passionate and guest focused Hotel Receptionistto join our Front of House team on a part time contract 24 hours per week.
Experience:
- Previous experience working or similar environment preferred
Skills and Knowledge:
- Strong Communication skills (verbal listening writing)
- Innovative
- Proactive and reliable
- Able to work alone and within a team
Education or Certification:
- Good level of English essential
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
- To be able to deal with advance reservations taking bookings and special requirements where necessary.
- To be able to operate switchboard and deal with messages and enquiries when required in an efficient manner.
- To receive guests on arrival to required standard and a friendly manner and ensure their details are entered into the computer correctly and efficiently.
- To post all transactions on a regular basis to ensure that all bills are kept up to date. Ensure correct postings to the correct bills.
- To prepare cash for banking on a daily basis. Complete receipts for all moneys received from payins etc. Operate proper care regarding rates and currency handling. To ensure all floats are correct at the end of each shift.
- To ensure each room has sufficient credit card authorization.
- To operate a proper handover system between each shift.
- To ensure the contingency procedure is followed.
- To act quickly and efficiently during emergency situations.
OTHER
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by management.
- Complies with Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club policies and procedures.