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Get in touch with us. We would love to hear from you.\nOne more thing…\nBy working at the ibis London Blackfriars you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor’s limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality\n Apply thorough working knowledge of the front office operations to include the front desk, porters desk, reception/cashiering procedures, PABX functions and reservations.\nDevelop a strong understanding of the functions of each department of the hotel, physical layouts of the hotel facilities, the key personnel and their roles, daily functions and special events, and groups currently in house and due to arrive.\nProvide leadership and guidance to the Front Office Team, and assist in conducting training for all Front Office employees.\nDirect daily front office operations and supervision of the Front Office Team.\nEnsure efficient and courteous customer service.\nHandle guest complaints and feedback with empathy and professionalism, ensuring timely resolutions\nSupervise front cashiers and help out with accounting problems.\nPatrol and inspect public areas during evenings to make sure everything is in order.\nEnsure department policies and procedures are understood by all employees and observed in tasks performed.\nEnsure effective communication of new and updated information regarding policies, rates and general hotel information.\nEnsure strict procedures are followed for all credit transactions, accounting and banking procedures, issue of keys and guest confidentiality.\nPerform any other duties as directed by the Front Office Management.\nHealth & Safety\nNotify your Manager of any reason you may not be capable of performing your tasks safely.\nParticipate in workplace consultation on matters pertaining to Workplace Health and Safety, as per the hotels agreed arrangements.\nComply with safe work practices by following Accor Health, Safety and Environment policies, including the use of safe manual handling techniques, safe use of hazardous chemicals and machinery, working at heights procedures, using protective clothing and safety equipment where available and necessary, maintaining a clean, tidy work environment, and any other safety practice promoted and required by the Hotel.\nEnsure all equipment is kept in good working order and used only for the purpose for which it was intended.\nAttend and actively participate in all WH&S training required of you by the Hotel.\nReport any health or safety hazards, incidents and injuries to your Manager/Supervisor or Manager on Duty as soon as possible. Hazards may include unsafe working conditions, equipment and machinery faults or damage, and other housekeeping or maintenance needs that may affect the safety or any person/s at the Hotel. Ensure that the appropriate documentation is completed correctly, such as the Injury / Incident Form.\nParticipate and contribute to the risk assessment process when requested by your Supervisor/Manager.\nWork cohesively in conjunction with the hotel’s rehabilitation program, as required.\nMaintain standards of hygiene for food handling and presentation as prescribed by council / legislative regulations.\nBe fully conversant with departmental fire and evacuation procedures.\nAssist the (Department) Management Team in the following:\nEstablish on-going On Job Training Programs within the department to meet Brand and Service Standards. Use Department Procedure Manuals as a base for all service procedures training.\nInduct new staff into the team, department and Hotel in the first week of their employment following guidelines. Ensure that all staff under your control carry out their duties in accordance with the Brand and Service Standards and Procedures Manuals.\nEffectively use the guest feedback to improve product and service delivery.\nOpenly communicate with staff ensuring regular briefings occur and all relevant information is passed on.\nSystems & Procedures\nLog and inform your Manager of any system problems. Suggest any improvements that could be made to improve existing systems and procedures.\nFollow policies and procedures outlined in the Accor Brand Standards Manual, Departmental Service Standards / Procedures Manual and Accor Policy Manuals.\nComplete all duties, and ensure a concise hand over.\nCustomer Relations\nDemonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team effectively.\nLeading by example when attending to guest requests. Show efficiency in constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction.\nTake initiative to ensure that interactions with our customers (internal or external) are positive and productive.\nWork together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel.\nTreat customers and colleagues from all cultural groups with respect, sensitivity and transparency.\nTake every opportunity to be a “salesperson” by active selling of special promotions and facilities available within the Hotel.\nImplement the Accor values and Accor customer vision to ‘Offer the Best Service to Our Customers’.\n Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:\nWe are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong\nInformation on the processing of personal data -\nWhen you submit an application to ibis London Blackfriars, trading as Essendi, the company processes some of your personal data to consider and manage your application. 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