Host - The Goodwood Hotel

Salary

£15,200 to £15,200 Per year

Benefits

Plus excellent benefits

Type

Permanent

Posted

23 December 2011 12:19:00

Closing Date:

13 January 2012 12:00:00

Description

Full Time - 40 hours per week

The Goodwood Estate, set in nearly 12,000 acres of superb Sussex countryside, attracts over 800,000 visitors each year from around the world to our calendar of internationally renowned hospitality and admired sporting events. We have a diverse range of business activities from historic motorsport and horseracing events, two golf courses, a thriving luxurious hotel and an organic farm. A unique mixture of style, verve and attention to detail has maintained our international reputation for excellence and innovation across all of our diverse businesses. The Goodwood brand is justifiably known for its values of excellence and quality and offers an inspiring working environment.

We’re lucky to be able to offer a fantastic range of venues in which to entertain. From the magnificence of Goodwood House, long envied for its lavish hospitality, to a luxurious 91 bedroom hotel at the heart of the Estate, we can stage private or corporate events with ease. There is also a Grade I listed sporting clubhouse, The Kennels and the very stylish Jackie Stewart Pavilion at our famous Motor Circuit.

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join the Host Team for the front office operations team at The Goodwood Hotel. You will have responsibility for meeting and greeting our guests and providing excellent customer service. You will also be responsible for maintaining the operational standards of the Front Office on a daily basis.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience working in a hospitality or service industry with previous experience in a customer facing role. You must be confident, numerate and have well developed customer service and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to demonstrate initiative are fundamental. Knowledge of a Front Office systems and experience in call handling is desirable.

The hours of work vary according to the Hotels operation, these hours include early mornings, late evenings, weekends and bank holidays therefore applicants must have the ability to work flexibly.

Due to the rural location of the Goodwood Estate, own or reliable transport is essential.

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How to apply

For further information and/or to apply, please either visit www.goodwood.co.uk/careers, email venues-careers@goodwood.com or contact the People & Development Department (01243) 520102. Please note CV’s will not be accepted alone without an application form.

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