About Us
Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group with nine hotels in Belfast, Coleraine and Portrush, two apartment complexes, a Café Bar and a Health Club and Spa. We are rapidly expanding our portfolio and we are dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality across the country. We develop our people through our Andras Academy, the industry Wellbeing and Development Promise, and we are proud to be signed up to Green Tourism.
What is the Job?
The Night Team Member welcomes all guests and takes care of them from arrival through to departure. They contribute to guest satisfaction by providing high quality services with a warm and friendly approach. They ensure a smooth and secure environment to all the guests during the night.
Hours
24 hours per week available.
What we offer:
- Discounted Hotel Rates across ‘000’s of hotels worldwide for employees and for family and friends
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Diamond membership of Kingsbridge Hospital Group
- Enhanced Pension Scheme
- Enhanced Maternity Pay
- Enhanced Paternity Pay
- Cycle to work
- Recruit a friend scheme
- Employee Appreciation and Social Events
- Employee of the Month Award
- £20 for completion of FLOW training
- Increased Annual leave with service
- Discount at Bodyscape – Employee rate and family and friend rate
- Cyrospa discount rate at Bodyscape
- Communication and advice on Health and Wellbeing
- Andras Academy – Training and Development Programmes and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
- Work for globally renowned Hotel Brands
- Reward Club Incentive Scheme
- Hotel Incentive scheme
About The Role
Your day to day:
Duties
To ensure all guests are attended to promptly and efficiently in the most professional way and without delay.- Check that details of regular guests are updated using Guest History.
- Ensure all diary events, flags and specials are actioned.
- Check and pass on all guest mail, messages and parcels promptly.
- To liaise closely with Housekeeping on information relating to rooms and lost property.
- To be fully aware of daily worksheet and ensure this form is used.
- To ensure guest registration forms are completed correctly, then the computer is updated accordingly.
- Ensure all account postings are accurate and necessary paperwork produced.
- Ensure an accurate cashiering balance is performed at the completion of shifts.
- Ensure security procedures are maintained according to policy.
- Complete Express Check out envelopes.
- Ensure security boxes are maintained and run within security procedures.
- Report any safety hazards in the area.
- All complaints to be handled promptly and efficiently.
- Attend and participate in meetings and training sessions provided.
- Any other duties requested by the Night Manager.
- Ensure the correct welcome is given to all callers.
- Ensure the correct welcome is given to all guests.
- Guest Valet Parking if required.
- Complete all audit tasks as specified by the Night Auditors checklist.
- To answer, as promptly as possible, all incoming calls.
- Ensure reports are distributed.
- Ensure all cash and credit is handled with related paperwork.
- To assist every staff member with his/her inquiry and to seek assistance if the answer is not known.
- Process wake-up calls.
- Ensure necessary handover of information is passed on to the oncoming shift.
- Ensure any failures or inconsistencies noticed during shift are reported to the Night Manager.
- Demonstrate competency in all duties as required for the position as outlined in the relevant Award / Agreement / Contract.
- Follow property procedures with respect to grooming, performance and conduct standards, occupational health and safety, emergency procedures and all other property policies and procedures as detailed in the employee handbook / department procedure manual / company policy manuals.
- Perform any other duties within the employee’s range of competence as required by management.
Talent & Culture Responsibilities
Assist the (Department) Management Team in the following:
- Establish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and Service Standards. Use Department Procedure Manuals as a base for all service procedures training.
- Induct new staff into the team, department and Hotel in the first week of their employment following guidelines. Ensure that all staff under your control carry out their duties in accordance with the Brand and Service Standards and Procedures Manuals.
- Openly communicate with staff ensuring regular briefings occur and all relevant information is passed on.
Health & Safety
Notify the Manager of any reason you may not be capable of performing your tasks safely.- Participate in workplace consultation on matters pertaining to Workplace Health and Safety, as per the hotels agreed arrangements.
- Comply with safe work practices by following Accor Health, Safety and Environment policies, including the use of safe manual handling techniques, safe use of hazardous chemicals and machinery, working at heights procedures, using protective clothing and safety equipment where available and necessary, maintaining a clean, tidy work environment, and any other safety practice promoted and required by the Hotel.
- Ensure all equipment is kept in good working order and used only for the purpose for which it was intended.
- Attend and actively participate in all WH&S training required of you by the Hotel.
- Report any health or safety hazards, incidents and injuries to your Manager/Supervisor or Manager on Duty as soon as possible. Hazards may include unsafe working conditions, equipment and machinery faults or damage, and other housekeeping or maintenance needs that may affect the safety or any person/s at the Hotel. Ensure that the appropriate documentation is completed correctly, such as the Injury / Incident Form.
- Participate and contribute to the risk assessment process when requested by your Supervisor/Manager.
- Work cohesively in conjunction with the hotel’s rehabilitation program, as required.
- Maintain standards of hygiene for food handling and presentation as prescribed by council / legislative regulations.
- Be fully conversant with departmental fire and evacuation procedures.
Systems & Procedures
Log and inform your Manager of any system problems. Suggest any improvements that could be made to improve existing systems and procedures.- Follow policies and procedures outlined in the Accor Brand Standards Manual, Departmental Service Standards / Procedures Manual and Accor Policy Manuals.
- Complete all duties, and ensure a concise hand over.
Customer Relations
Provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests.- Lead by example when attending to guest requests. Show efficiency in constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction.
- Take initiative to ensure that interactions with our customers (internal or external) are positive and productive, call the Manager on Duty if difficulties arise.
- Work together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel.
- Treat customers and colleagues from all cultural groups with respect, sensitivity and transparency.
- Take every opportunity to be a “salesperson” by active selling of special promotions and facilities available within the Hotel.
- Implement the Accor values and Accor customer vision to ‘Offer the Best Service to Our Customers’.
Other
Take responsibility to ensure all required tasks are completed accurately and within given time frames.- Participate in scheduled training and development programs provided by the Hotel to improve self and department standards and attend departmental meetings as required.
- Abide by Accor policy on EEO and Harassment in the workplace.
- Ensure wherever possible that employees are provided with a work place free of discrimination, harassment and victimisation.
- Follow property procedures with respect to grooming, performance and conduct standards, occupational health and safety, emergency procedures and all other property policies and procedures as detailed in the employee handbook / department procedure manuals / company policy manuals.
- Ensure Hotel, Customer and Staff information or transactions are kept confidential during or after employment with the company.
- Any other reasonable request within your range of competence as required by your Supervisor or Hotel Management.
- As part of Accor’s ongoing commitment to quality customer service, you may be monitored and recorded.
What we need from you
Essential:
Experience within a customer service role- Basic level of IT proficiency
- Must have a clear understanding of English
Desirable:
Experience within the Hospitality industry
How do I deliver this?
Heartist Transforming” - Offering guests a different experience, creating emotion, forging lasting relationships built on courtesies, moments and memories, also means allowing spontaneity, encouraging initiative and letting every employee express their personality.
AccorHotels sees a “Heartist” in each employee — a master of the art of hospitality who serves others from the heart, with curiosity and inventiveness and therefore always strive to:
Make guests feel welcome- Make guests feel heart-warmed
- Make guests feel incredible
- Make guests feel like they belong.
There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.
The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Required Criteria
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Experience within a customer service role
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Basic level of IT proficiency
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Must have a clear understanding of English
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Experience working night shift work
Desired Criteria
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Experience within the Hospitality industry
Skills Needed
About The Company
Andras House Ltd is a leading property development and hospitality company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Established in 1981, the company has grown into a highly successful multi-million pound organisation with an extensive portfolio of office, hotel and leisure developments.
We are proud to be at the forefront of hospitality in Northern Ireland. With seven hotels we are Belfast’s largest hotel group with 1000 bedrooms in the City.
Andras Hotels is proud to be the leading hotel group in Belfast with current awards of Best Hotel in Belfast for Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre, Best Budget Hotel in Ireland for Ibis Belfast City Centre and Best Serviced Apartments for Cordia Serviced Apartments.
Company Culture
Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group and we are proud to have been at the forefront of hospitality for the past 30 years.
We subscribe to the Hospitality Employers Charter, which means we are committed to providing training, development, and support to all of our team members.
We offer a range of staff benefits and opportunities to grow your career in our fast-growing company Our Andras Academy provides training and development for all team members and we are an equal opportunities employer.
Company Benefits
What we offer
Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Office perks, Employee development programs, Gym membership or wellness programs, Cycle to work, Referral bonus, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
Up to £13.65 per hour
