Join us as a Summer Vacation Front of House Receptionist and be part of our vacation accommodation team.

Commercial Operations at Imperial College London are currently recruiting dedicated summer staff to facilitate our busy summer lettings period. We operate the student bedrooms over the summer vacation as a huge budget hotel at South Kensington-Princes Garden.

As a Summer Vacation Receptionist, you will provide the highest standard of customer care to residential summer guests. You will report to the Summer Vacation Team Leaders and Vacation Management team.

A flexible approach to working hours is expected as evenings, nights and weekend work will be required during the summer period.

You will be able to work for the whole period of employment as this is an essential requirement to meet operational needs. Holiday pay will be compensated for the hours worked at the end of the fixed term period.

A flexible, motivated, positive and enthusiastic attitude when dealing with people is essential, as is the desire to deliver and achieve the highest standards in customer service. Relevant training will be provided, and attendance is mandatory.

Duties and responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day operations of the reception area and provision of reception services for reception areas

Efficient check-in and check-out of guests

Adhere to a wide range of policies, procedures and standards in support of a professional, customer-focused reception service for summer accommodation.

Ensure the effective allocation of accommodation using KX systems, ensuring all arrivals are allocated correctly.

Ensure the appearance of the reception is maintained to a high standard at all times and provide residential information and updates to Hall and Cleaning Supervisors.

Flexible to work at different reception areas according to the operational needs

Essential requirements

Experience of working in a similar fast paced, busy customer focused environment

Command of verbal English

Ability to work within a team

Time management skills

Excellent IT skills to include Microsoft office

Ability to exercise initiative

A flexible approach to working, sufficient to be able to work a 5/7 days per week arrangement, work evenings and weekends, and able to work at any location/catering outlet, as reasonably requested

Positive and enthusiastic

Desire to deliver and achieve high standards of service

Further information

£13.85 Day Rate

£14.10 Night Rate

if you require any further details on the role please contact: Summer Accommodation Team – vacenquiries@imperial.ac.uk.

Closing date: 15th April 2024

To apply, please click “Apply Now”.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: £13.85-£14.10 per hour

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: COO01022

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