Receptionist – Night Shift - Part Time (f/m/d)

Receptionist – Night Shift (f/m/d) MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Part-time, Night-Audit Calling all lovely night owls! Are you an avid host who will brighten the nights of our guests?  Are you a people person who wants to create and share memorable experiences with our guests? Then join MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh and our like-minded front office staff! MEININGER Hotels. Redefining hybrid hospitality. Where the comforts of a hotel meet the special facilities of a hostel. We run more than 35 hotels in Europe's best cities—and counting! YOUR TASKS You act as a great host and create a memorable stay for our guests You are in charge of welcome and good-bye process from A to Z, managing check-ins and check-outs to create best experience for our guests and optimize hotel occupancy You respond to our guests' personal and phone enquiries and provide advice regarding local attractions, activities and additional services You take care of operational and administrative tasks: nightly reports, invoicing, hour registration, online reputation management, quality checks etc. You are regularly checking the hotel during the night You work in a team and are ready to take on occasional tasks in the F&B area (breakfast, dinner, bar) You enjoy diverse working environment and are flexible to work weekdays and weekends Last but not least; you’re a great colleague, not afraid to jump in to support other departments every now and then YOUR PROFILE You have initial experience (min. 1 year) in hospitality and is passionate about it You possess an outgoing personality and enjoy working in a bustling, dynamic environment, performing a variety of tasks You are a people person, you like helping others and creating unforgettable experiences for our guests You are a team player, ready to help your colleagues and tackle challenges together You have good knowledge of a front office system (e.g. ASSD, Fidelio, SIHOT) You are fluent in English (B2), any other languages are a plus WHAT MEININGER OFFERS Attractive salaries Company Volunteering (2 days) 25 holidays + 5 bonus days (1 for each year you stay with us) Free language courses Regular get-togethers, celebrations and occasional parties (winter and summer team events) Quarterly evaluation rounds to make sure you’re still happy Possibility to join M-goal projects to develop personal and professional skills Staff nights and Friends and Family discount APPLICATION We are enthusiastic hosts as diverse as our guests. Feels like you? Thank you for sending us your CV. We welcome candidates from different backgrounds, cultures, life preferences and experiences to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace promotes creativity, innovation, and productivity. STEP IN & EXPLORE our hotel here: MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Contact: Will Harrington (Hotel Manager) Remote Type: On Site MEININGER is an international budget hotel with hostel-like facilities. MEININGER hotels have a simple formula: provide superb modern accommodation at an affordable price so all types of travelers can explore Europe’s most vibrant cities. The central location, high quality furnishings and fair prices appeal to people of all ages and backgrounds. There are plenty of good reasons to join MEININGER Team! We offer a professional, diverse and challenging working environment that values independence and autonomy. We appreciate colleagues who share our passion for hospitality, think outside the box and are committed to MEININGER success! If you are looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an international hotel chain that is straightforward and innovative, then we look forward to receiving your application!

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