Job Ref: FOC2209
Branch: The Bedford Hotel Belfast
Location: The Bedford Hotel, Belfast
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Typically 0700-1530 or 1430-2300, depending on business needs
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 04/05/2026
Closing date: 06/06/2026
This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of Belfast’s newest boutique hotel openings.
Who Are We?
The Bedford Hotel Belfast is prestigious boutique hotel set within the iconic Scottish Mutual Building in the heart of the city. With 82 beautifully appointed bedrooms, a destination restaurant, café/bar, and exclusive private dining rooms, The Bedford Hotel Belfast is setting new standards for hospitality in Northern Ireland.
Role Responsibilities:
As a Concierge at The Bedford Hotel, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional guest experience from the moment they arrive until their departure. You will act as the primary point of contact for guests, providing personalised assistance and ensuring all their needs are met with professionalism and care.
Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
- Welcome guests warmly and provide a personalised, professional first impression.
- Assist guests with all enquiries including directions, transport, dining, entertainment, and local attractions.
- Ensure you have a sound knowledge of the local area regarding history, places of interest, special events, and where further information can be obtained.
- Respond promptly to guest requests, ensuring seamless service from arrival to departure.
- Coordinate luggage handling, transportation, and taxi services.
- Support front-of-house operations and ensure smooth daily running.
- Liaise with Front Office, Housekeeping, Reservations, and Food Beverage departments to coordinate guest needs.
- Escort VIP guests to their rooms, providing a personalised introduction to hotel facilities.
- Manage and track guest parcels, mail, courier requests, and important package deliveries.
- Handle calls, emails, and internal communications professionally.
- Ensure all procedures and day-to-day performance comply with legislative and hotel guidelines.
- Follow all safety and emergency procedures, assist guests during evacuations or emergency events.
- Provide valet parking services as and when required.
- Maintain awareness of suspicious behaviour or unauthorised individuals in public spaces.
- Secure confidential guest information in line with GDPR and hotel policy.
- Complete any other reasonable tasks as delegated by your Line Manager.
Key Requirements:
- Strong customer service experience within hospitality or a similar guest-facing role.
- Excellent communication skills and a friendly, professional manner.
- A genuine passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.
- High attention to detail.
- The ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Good IT proficiency (PMS systems experience beneficial).
- A full and valid UK driving licence, for at least five years.
- Knowledge of the local area, attractions, and services (desirable).
- Previous concierge or front-of-house hotel experience.
What We Offer:
At The Bedford Hotel, we believe that exceptional service starts with exceptional people. We offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Training and development programme.
- Clear career progression pathways and leadership opportunities.
- A supportive, employee-centric culture.
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
Why Join Us?
Be part of something special: Join the team at one of Belfast’s newest boutique hotels.
Innovate and inspire: Work in an environment that encourages new ideas and continuous improvement.
Grow your career: Benefit from professional development opportunities designed to help you thrive.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
Apply now to join The Bedford Hotel Belfast and become part of a team that values excellence, passion, and progress.
Blending historical reverence with contemporary luxury, The Bedford Hotel Belfast is the newest addition set to open early 2026. Home to 82 beautifully appointed guestrooms, private dining space, and new destination restaurant and café/bar, The Bedford offers guests an unparalleled level of service and attention to detail. The new boutique hotel is situated in the iconic Scottish Mutual Building in the heart of the city centre and promises to become a cornerstone of Belfast’s luxury hotel scene.
