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Switchboard Operator
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Location 1-2 Kensington Ct, Kensington, London W8 5DL, UK
Category Hotel

Switchboard Operator


Description
The Front Office department is looking for an enthusiastic Switchboard Operator to provide guests with outstanding service in this stunning hotel. As a switchboard operator you will be the first point of contact for our guests, answering and redirecting calls, and dealing with queries in a proactive and timely manner.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. Part of Leading Hotels of the World, this property has 44 individually designed bedrooms, 12 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, Cheneston’s Restaurant (2 Rosettes) and unique Stables Bar. The hotel is renowned for delivering exceptional and attentive guest service.

Key responsibilities of the Switchboard Operator will include:

• Answering and forwarding calls in an efficient manner in accordance with the company standards
• Assisting with daily administrative tasks
• Having a thorough knowledge of the hotel products and services

The ideal candidate for the Switchboard Operator position should:

• Have previous experience in a 4/5 star hotel or similar environment
• Command a strong level of both written and spoken English
• Be a good communicator
• Be computer literate
• Display a polite and professional attitude at all times
• Be confident over the phone
• Be enthusiastic in delivering excellent customer service
• Be passionate and willing to learn

London Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path
• 28 paid holidays per year, including bank holidays (this increases annually up to a maximum of 33 days)
• Hotel based incentive schemes
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Voluntary benefits including Season ticket loan, free English lessons, Employee Assistance Programme and salary exchange schemes, such as the cycle-to work scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family owned hotel business renowned for providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career, family feel and job security within the hospitality industry. We truly recognise that only through our people can we provide service to our guests, which is personal, memorable, imaginative and friendly.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and has been recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first hospitality company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and retain it for ten years. We were also the first hotel collection to be awarded a Princess Royal Training Award. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential!

If this sounds like the Switchboard Operator role for you, then please apply today!

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.
The Front Office department is looking for an enthusiastic Switchboard Operator to provide guests with outstanding service in this stunning hotel. As a switchboard operator you will be the first point of contact for our guests, answering and redirecting calls, and dealing with queries in a proactive and timely manner.

The Milestone Hotel and Residences, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is a beautiful five star hotel located opposite Kensington Palace Gardens and close to The Royal Albert Hall. Part of Leading Hotels of the World, this property has 44 individually designed bedrooms, 12 luxury suites and 6 long-stay apartments, a classic lounge area for Afternoon Tea, Cheneston’s Restaurant (2 Rosettes) and unique Stables Bar. The hotel is renowned for delivering exceptional and attentive guest service.

Key responsibilities of the Switchboard Operator will include:

• Answering and forwarding calls in an efficient manner in accordance with the company standards
• Assisting with daily administrative tasks
• Having a thorough knowledge of the hotel products and services

The ideal candidate for the Switchboard Operator position should:

• Have previous experience in a 4/5 star hotel or similar environment
• Command a strong level of both written and spoken English
• Be a good communicator
• Be computer literate
• Display a polite and professional attitude at all times
• Be confident over the phone
• Be enthusiastic in delivering excellent customer service
• Be passionate and willing to learn

London Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Professional, award winning training and development opportunities to give you a career path
• 28 paid holidays per year, including bank holidays (this increases annually up to a maximum of 33 days)
• Hotel based incentive schemes
• Discounted accommodation rates with Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
• Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
• Voluntary benefits including Season ticket loan, free English lessons, Employee Assistance Programme and salary exchange schemes, such as the cycle-to work scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Complimentary dry cleaning of business attire

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family owned hotel business renowned for providing the perfect opportunity to those who are looking for an exciting career, family feel and job security within the hospitality industry. We truly recognise that only through our people can we provide service to our guests, which is personal, memorable, imaginative and friendly.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection provides an opportunity for long-term career prospects and has been recognised with a Gold Standard Award Investors in People - the first hospitality company to gain this award on a worldwide basis and retain it for ten years. We were also the first hotel collection to be awarded a Princess Royal Training Award. As a result we can confidently promise you will reach your full career potential!

If this sounds like the Switchboard Operator role for you, then please apply today!

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.

Details
Salary To be discussed
Schedule Full Time
Location 1-2 Kensington Ct, Kensington, London W8 5DL, UK
Category Hotel

Skills
Good Level of English
By applying you confirm you have these skills.


1-2 Kensington Ct, Kensington, London W8 5DL, UK