Hotel Receptionist / General Assistant

C F Estates Ltd ,
Maidstone, Kent

Overview

Job Description

Hotel Receptionist / General Assistant required. We are also looking for an assistant manager to start shortly. Please ask for more details. Requirements Due to a full re-wire and re-furbishment program, a full time position has become available for an experienced hotel receptionist/housekeeper in an independent 15 room guest house in Maidstone. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate the following skills: An excellent command of the English language, both spoken and written. Basic computer skills, using a web based booking system, email and other hotel software. An understanding of HSE regulations and the ability to follow recommendations from Risk Assessments To have, or be willing to take a Basic Food Hygiene course and First Aid They will also need flexibility in their approach to working shifts. Some weekend work will be required and at least one sleep over night shift a week. Tasks include: Answering the phone, taking bookings, answering emails and taking payments, greeting guests and assisting with luggage, cleaning rooms, laundering bed linen including use of an ironing machine. Cooking breakfasts and evening meals for guests This is a physically demanding job and applicants must be able to carry equipment up and down stairs. Hours are approximately 45 hours per week providing 24 hour cover for the hotel. Applicants will be lone workers for periods of their shift and must be able to work unsupervised. Pay starts at 9 per hour. Rates can be negotiated depending on experience.