Communication skills - guests will need to come to you with concerns as well as compliments, so you\xe2\x80\x99ll be easy to talk to.
Your problem-solving skills will turn issues into opportunities so every guest leaves with great memories
Fluency in the local language - extra language skills would be great, but not essential
Literate and tech-savvy - you\xe2\x80\x99ll need a good grasp of reading, writing, basic maths, and computers
Flexibility - night, weekend, and holiday shifts are all part of the job
Education level - You\xe2\x80\x99ll have a high school diploma or qualification. A college or university degree would be a bonus, but not essential
Experience - ideally you\xe2\x80\x99ll have spent at least one year in a front desk or guest service position
How do I deliver this? We genuinely care about people and we show this by living out our promise of True Digital Hospitality each and every day. It\xe2\x80\x99s what connects every colleague in all Five Senses hospitality platform. Each Five Senses Airbnb Hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in its own way, and at the heart of IT, all are specific, core service skills.
True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests
True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay
True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs
True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner
ResponsibilityThe moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience.
As a Hotel Receptionist, you\xe2\x80\x99ll not only be the person they rely on to handle transactions, offer local insights, and anticipate every detail of a friction-free experience. You\xe2\x80\x99ll also create a warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. Your day-to-dayBe the warm welcome that kicks off a memorable guest experience
Acknowledge Five Senses Reward members and returning guests, in person or on the phone
Take and manage guest bookings, and up-selling opportunities and tell them about ways to improve their stay
Handle cash and credit transactions
Start every stay right by swiftly checking guests in and out - take IDs, hand out room keys, and control and release safety deposit boxes
Stay one step ahead of guests\xe2\x80\x99 needs \xe2\x80\x93 record and act on their preferences, and handle their messages, requests, questions, and concerns
Be a trusted contact for all guests. Help them with anything from bill issues to local knowledge, and loop in management when necessary
Stay safe all the time. Following our safety procedures, you\xe2\x80\x99ll report all incidents and wear any protective gear needed
Take pride in your appearance and place as a brand ambassador
Always know what events and activities are on the day\xe2\x80\x99s schedule
Jump into other ad-hoc duties when your colleagues need your help.