Switchboard Operator/ Telephonist

2 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Hilton Full time

**The Waldorf Hilton London** is an iconic & historic London hotel built in the late 1800, located in Aldwych.

The hotel features 298 Guest Rooms, including 19 suites. Blending Edwardian "Du Siecle" with modern comfort. Our hotel sits in the center of London's glitzy theatre district, just a few minutes' walk from Covent Garden, The Royal Opera House and Trafalgar Square.

Guests of this hotel will experience first-class service, distinguished by an unrivalled commitment to a personalised approach. We ensure a comfortable, luxurious stays all our guests, with guidance on locally immersive experiences where desired.

Homage's restaurant and Décor pays tribute to the Grand Cafés of Europe Renaissance, offering a high standard of Modern British Food. Good Godfrey's bar & Lounge offers crafty & cosmopolitan cocktails as well as canapés and light bites.

**Salary**

Hourly rate £11.00 - 39 Hours a week

**Benefits**

The benefits of working for The Waldorf Hilton London are huge:

- Competitive salary
- Go Hilton rates so you can travel the world
- Holiday pay increasing with length of service
- Healthy meals provided
- Laundry service and full provision of uniform
- 39 hour working week providing a healthy work / life balance

A Switchboard Telephonist accepts, delivers and responds to Guest and management messages, enquiries and emergencies and uses their knowledge of the hotel facilities, services, and the local vicinity to quickly respond to the customer.

**What will I be doing?**

As a Switchboard Telephonist, you will accept, deliver and respond to Guest and management messages, enquiries and emergencies using their knowledge of the hotel facilities, services, and the local vicinity to quickly respond to the customer. A Switchboard Telephonist contributes to the first impressions of our Guests and, therefore, must perform the following tasks to the highest standards:

- Achieve positive outcomes from Guest queries in a timely and efficient manner
- Accept and deliver all messages correctly and promptly for both Guests and management
- Ensure all wake up calls take place at the correct time
- Demonstrate knowledge of all hotel facilities and service and use up-selling techniques to promote these offerings when the appropriate
- Handle emergency calls immediately and relay comprehensive and accurate information, as required
- Demonstrate a high level of customer service at all times
- Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety legislation
- Attend appropriate training courses, when required
- Demonstrate a knowledge of all hotel services, local attractions and landmarks in the hotel vicinity
- Follow company brand standards
- Assist other departments, as necessary

**What are we looking for?**

Switchboard Telephonists serving Hilton brands are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

- Positive attitude and good communication skills, especially on the telephone
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
- Competent level of IT proficiency

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

- Previous experience in a customer-focused industry

**What will it be like to work for Hilton?**

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travellers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all

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