Front Office - Team Member

Company: The Queen at Chester Hotel, Premier Collection By Best Western

Location:
Chester CH1 3AH

Date Posted: 2025-04-08 03:00:45

Salary: 12.75

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Front Office - Team Member

The Queen at Chester Hotel, Premier Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly motivated and customer-focused individual to join our hotel as a Front Office Team Member. As the first point of contact for our guests, you will play a crucial role in creating a memorable and seamless guest experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide exceptional customer service to all guests, including check-in, check-out, and responding to inquiries
  • Handle guest requests and concerns promptly and efficiently, ensuring guest satisfaction
  • Answer phone calls and emails, take reservations, and manage guest information
  • Assist with administrative tasks such as billing, record-keeping, and report generation
  • Work closely with other hotel departments to ensure a smooth operation and guest experience

Benefits

  • Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
  • Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
  • Eye care
  • Free legal & money advice
  • Counseling sessions
  • Hospital & death benefit plans
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
  • Recipe ideas
  • Advice on keeping active and healthy living
  • Wellbeing podcasts and tv
  • Breathing exercises
  • 24/7 advice and support line
  • Team reward & recognition
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking

Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience in a customer-facing role, ideally in a hotel or hospitality environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and welcoming personality
  • Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Familiarity with computer systems and software, including reservation and property management systems
  • Flexible availability, including weekends and holidays

If you are a team player with a passion for hospitality and excellent customer service skills, we would love to hear from you.

Hotel

Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860, we’ve been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers. Situated at the gateway to Chester, we offer a stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious, well-connected base to explore Chester and beyond.

Our hotel is renowned for its rich heritage and stunning public areas, where you can enjoy great food, afternoon teas, and signature cocktails. Don’t miss our hidden gem, the terrace, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city.

Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was considered the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, it has hosted notable guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes, and Lillie Langtry.

All 218 bedrooms feature superfast Wi-Fi, a TV, and 24-hour room service. The hotel also offers 8 conference rooms, ideal for any event, meeting, or wedding.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.

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