Day Host

4 weeks ago


East London, United Kingdom Canary Wharf Group Full time
The Role
We are recruiting Days Hosts to establish our dynamic Front of House team as we get ready to open our doors. These full-time roles will work 8-hour shifts in a pattern of 5 out of 7, including weekends. Shift pattern will vary between early (7.30am-3.30pm), middle (changing between 10.00am-6.00pm, 11.00am-7.00pm, 12.00pm-8.00pm), and late (2.30pm-10.30pm).

Reporting directly to the Duty Manager, you will ensure that guests have the best experience and consistently deliver the highest levels of customer service.

Annual Salary: £32,100
Closing Date: 12 December 2024
Main Responsibilities
  • Look after our guests, which may include check in/check out, handling billing, making sure guest accounts and data are correct, and dealing with any requests and enquiries.
  • Take ownership of the lobby space and ensure everyone who walks in through the doors feels welcome.
  • Familiarise yourself with all room types to better assist guests.
  • Get to know the neighbourhood and give guests recommendations of the best places to visit.
  • Efficiently handle feedback or complaints, ensuring swift resolutions together with Duty Manager.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with guests during their stay and ensure their post-stay needs are met.
  • Work across both buildings as assigned.
  • Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of public areas such as the Front Desk, co-working spaces, roof terraces, and event spaces.
  • Promote and upsell aparthotel facilities and services where possible. Handle reservations, emails, and phone inquiries efficiently.
  • Support Duty Managers with any tasks, remaining flexible with shift schedules.
  • Communicate with housekeeping and maintenance team throughout your shift to resolve any issues and requests.
  • Take over responsibilities from the outgoing Host, addressing any unresolved issues and ensuring continuity in service.
  • Keep the Host Log informative, ensuring follow-up tasks are clearly outlined for the next shift.
  • Adhere to GDPR guidelines, ensuring the protection and confidentiality of guest data.

Health Safety and Welfare Responsibilities

All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy in the Administrative Rules and Procedures, and the Health, Safety & Welfare Manual.

Environmental Responsibilities

All Staff are required to follow the Canary Wharf Group plc (CWG) Environmental Policies for minimisation of waste and effective energy management as defined in the CWG Environmental Manual and associated documents.

Quality Management Responsibilities

All staff are required to comply with CWG Quality Management System requirements detailed within the Company Quality Manual & Policies, and to ensure that all Procedure; Plans and Forms within SharePoint are effectively implemented to meet the set ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard.

Person Specification

  • At least 1 year's experience in a customer-facing role would be advantageous.
  • Previous experience in reception roles within the hotel/aparthotel/serviced apartments/student accommodation industry is preferred.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills displaying understanding of guests needs.
  • Have a positive, can-do, approach to the role.
  • Bring your attention to detail to make sure you delight our guests.
  • Good level of computer literacy using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
  • High standard of written and spoken English, additional language skills are of benefit.
  • Flexibility and adaptability, energy and enthusiasm.
  • Problem solving, well organised and ability to work well under pressure.
  • Right to work in the UK required.

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