FRONT DESK RECEPCIONIST - FOUR SEASONS HOTEL MADRID

About Four Seasons.
Four Seasons is powered by our people.
We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return.
Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart.
We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves.
Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime.
It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location.
A historic landmark with modern energy.
History comes to life with modern energy at Four Seasons Hotel Madrid.
In the very heart of the capital – within walking distance of all the key attractions – seven historic buildings have been transformed into one dynamic destination.
With rooftop dining by Spanish celebrity chef Dani García, Asian-Mediterranean cuisine at our award-winning modern cocktail bar and restaurant Isa, and a four-level Wellness Centre with a sun-splashed pool terrace, Four Seasons is bringing a new level of luxury and service to locals and guests alike.
About the role.
Four Seasons Hotel Madrid is looking for a Front Desk Recepcionist to join our team.
The Front Desk Receptionist welcomes guests to the property, providing an exceptional guest experience at check-in, during the guest’s stay and on departure.
This role works to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction during their arrival and departure, plus responding to a wide variety of guest requests, assessing guest needs, adding personal recommendations, and aligning with Four Seasons service standards.
What you will do.
Checks in guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible.
Assures that guest is assigned type of room requested, credit or method of payment is established, the correct rate is charged and issues correct keys to the guest.
Arranges for luggage to be delivered to guest room.
Checks guest out of the hotel, preparing and explaining the bill.
Handles all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible; resolves customer complaints; assists guests inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.
Responds to all guest requests in an accurate and timely manner.
Utilizes a variety of computer systems to check guests in and out, run daily reports and select and block rooms for arriving guests.
Resolves guest complaints, and find opportunities to recognize and personalize the service experience for all guests.
Accepts reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff.
Can answer guest calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Communications Operator.
Assures that all financial and credit procedures are followed.
Maintain a balanced bank assigned by the hotel.
Make change, cash checks and exchange foreign currency.
Reconcile all transactions at the close of each shift.
What you bring At least 2 years of experience within the same or similar position with luxury hospitality.
The ability to multi-task on several assignments at once.
The ability to operate computer equipment and several other computer programs.
Computer proficiency, especially in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Previous experience with OPERA PMS and HotSOS.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
Completion of Post-Secondary Education in Hospitality or related field.
Guest centricity and understanding the importance of guest’s preferences.
Dedicated to perfecting the travel experience through continual innovation and the highest standards of hospitality, Four Seasons can offer what many hospitality professionals dream of -the opportunity to build a life-long career with global potential and a real sense of pride in work well done.