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About the job Ascott Hospitality UK is seeking an experienced and confident Sales Coordinator to become part of our Team. You will report to the CRO Manager, supporting the Sales and Reservations team with administration and booking enquiry to achieve confirmed revenue across our portfolio of properties. As our Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible for: Tracking each sales opportunity to close successfully Acting as a positive ambassador for EU properties ensuring that positive brand image is strengthened and maintained in all interactions with customers and colleagues Coordinating requests for groups and long stays proposals for EU properties Being responsible for groups and long stays enquiries and all related administration Ensuring all groups’ related tasks are completed communicated to the appropriate hotel departments Keeping property information relating to customer requirements, interests and market activities up to date Using Salesforce to input, maintain and plan targeted sales activity Building relationships with the bookers in order for them to return Handling, converting and closing enquiries to successful conclusion within agreed service levels Driving up-selling of rooms, supporting company’s performance Liaising with the client in order to obtain the necessary information required to ensure that their requirements are met, and expectations managed Providing cover and support for the other Sales Coordinators and Reservations Agents when required To be successful in the role of Sales Coordinator, we require: Previous experience working in a relevant sales environment Effective communication skills Good administrative and organisational skills Opera Cloud/RMS PMS experience desirable Guest service and Relationship Management focused This is your opportunity to be part of our team as a Sales Coordinator. We focus on your professional and personal development, and we offer: Genuine career opportunities within our business Valuable on the job training, along with access to our digital online learning platform and numerous other learning and development opportunities A travel allowance for every day you work to contribute to your commuting cost A PERKBOX subscription with benefits, retail discounts and savings available from your first day Employee Assistance Programme Refer a Friend bonus Employee Recognition Awards Ceremony and company team parties Once you pass your probation, a special staff rate when staying in our European properties Staff incentives when you and your team perform (If relocating) 30 days of relocation accommodation within one of our properties, whilst you find permanent lodging About Us At The Ascott Limited, we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants of all backgrounds to create a supportive and thriving workplace where everyone can contribute their unique perspectives. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. Required skills: Time Management, Decision Making, Customer Service, Multitasking, Organisation Skills, Attention to Detail, Sales, Customer Focus, Communication Skills, Problem Solving £28000.00 per annum Department: Sales Language required: English. The company At The Ascott Limited, we believe that our guests can be anywhere in the world, and still feel right at home. With a suite of accommodation options that spans serviced apartments & hotels, coliving properties, as well as independent senior living apartments, our guests can count on us for that sense of comfort and familiarity, be it for a short stopover or a new space to call their home. A trusted hospitality company, Ascott’s presence extends across Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA. Its diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Ascott's award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Fox, Harris, POP!, Preference, Quest, Vertu and Yello. Through Ascott Star Rewards (ASR), Ascott’s loyalty programme, members enjoy exclusive privileges and offers at participating properties. This year, Ascott marks 40 years in hospitality service. Growing from strength to strength, powering up through new alliances and transforming challenges into triumphs, Ascott is trailblazing tomorrow and charting a new future of growth. Hear from Ascott’s past and present leaders as they share about their experiences in this tribute video, having witnessed Ascott’s growth to become truly Unlimited.
We are looking to recruit a Guest Service Assistant to join our Front Office Team. This is an opportunity for either an experienced receptionist or for someone with no previous experience, who has a genuine desire to work within the hospitality industry. However, service with a smile and personality is a must. You should possess excellent communication skills, with a good command of spoken English. The role will involve welcoming our guests to the hotel in a friendly and helpful manner, assisting with many and varied guest requirements from check-in to check-out, ensuring excellent guest service at all times. You must have a friendly and polite manner and you will be expected to care for all our customers in a helpful, professional and efficient way. Experience - Previous experience working within a reception environment preferred, but not essential - Skills and Knowledge - Strong Communication skills (verbal, listening, writing), good level of English essential - Pro-active and reliable - Able to work alone and within a team SPECIFIC DUTIES - Ensure bookings for bedrooms and restaurant are taken in a timely, accurate and professional manner - Manage all guest queries in a professional and courteous manner - Ensure all banking and cash handling procedures are followed - Ensure guests are looked after when they enter the Hotel ensuring all registration documents are filled out. - Up-sell whenever possible to increase revenue - Work with other departments on a regular basis to ensure guest satisfaction - Be knowledgeable about all areas of the hotel - Work environment kept clean, tidy and safe at all times in line with Health and Safety legislation. As a Receptionist, you will work shifts any 5 days out of 7.
Purpose of the role Responsible for assisting the Health Club in the efficient running of the Health Club, ensuring a fun, safe and friendly environment for members and hotel guests. To maximise the sales of Health Club membership and spa treatments and products and ensure sales performance for the department To manage departmental sales and marketing administration and reports in according to company standards To ensure that the Health Club brand is perceived by our trade partners and customers alike as the leading, highly desirable place To work with the Membership Executive to ensure that the Leisure Club’s sales and marketing strategy is implemented successfully To promote a positive perception of the company at all times both internally and externally. Duties and responsibilities To support the Health Club in the effective running of the Health Club Prepares employees rosters in line with business requirements ensuring efficient service to our guests at all times Ensure compliance with all Spa SOPs and Hotel Standards. To adhere to the requirements of the Data Protection Act at all times. To check that all staff are correctly uniformed and that their personal presentation is to the hotel’s standards, and name badges are worn. To respond the telephone enquiries as per club procedures To carry out beauty treatments as booked by clients following Club procedures for pre and post administration including: Facials Back, neck, scalp, full body and deep tissue massage Body sculpting and other detox therapies Hand, nail and food grooming Eyebrow shape and tint Aromatherapy Manicure and pedicure Hair removal To undertake cleaning duties in the treatments room To report all disciplinary and grievance matters immediately to the Health Club Manager. To ensure customer supplies and accessories are replenished as required. To ensure that Lost property is reported inline with Hotel’s Policy To ensure that maintenance issues are communicated to a Duty Manager on duty. To attend training and departmental meetings as requested. To follow all health, safety and hygiene requirements when undertaking tasks throughout the Hotel To take care of all Hotel equipment required to carry out duties and to report defects immediately To report immediately any matters concerning the Security of the Hotel to a Duty Manager on duty. To ensure that all Health & Safety hazards found in Guest Areas (corridors, staircases etc.) are reported immediately to a Duty Manager To ensure that all accidents are reported to a Duty Manager on duty. To arrive for work at the time specified on the Rota, correctly dressed for duty, as per the laid down procedure. To ensure all provided work tools / equipments are well maintained and in proper functional order. To ensure safety and return of all keys, in his/her possession. To ensure that a job of the day is completed in every area daily. To minimise wastage at all opportunities. Sales & Marketing To actively promote the sale of beauty products in conjunction with beauty treatments Plan and achieve department retail sales targets on a monthly basis Monitor and review sales against target Analyse and review business performance for each treatment/product, identifying opportunities and development areas To promote the hotel and its facilities to in house and prospective guests and to liaise with the sales and marketing department To safeguard revenue by controlling allowances and discounts in accordance with the hotel procedures Customer Relations Demonstrate service attributes in accordance with industry expectations and company standards to include: Being attentive to guests Accurately and promptly fulfil guests requests Understand and anticipate guest needs Maintain a high level of knowledge which will enhance the guests experience Demonstrate a service attitude that exceeds expectations Take appropriate action to resolve guest complaints Administration and Reporting: Responsible for all payments made for beauty therapy treatments/products Record details of all treatments taken for each client To take responsibility for stock control accounting systems To take responsibility for cashing up To ensure that sales tracking data is completed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis KPIs such as return appointments, link selling and file cards are updated and results communicated to the Department To ensure that purchase orders are formulated and authorised correctly and in accordance with Company’s procedures Key performance indicators Attention to details Someone who is passionate about exceeding guest expectation Confident team player who can create and maintain a positive attitude with a CAN-DO mentality Team player Ability to work to strict timescales Comfortable to work in a high pressurised environment Ability to smile at all times This role requires an element of manual handling Benefits Meals on duty Staff uniform Company pension contribution after you passing your probation period Recommend a friend reward scheme 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays Dry cleaning of your uniform (if applicable) Recognition Programme Seasonal annual parties Staff rate with IHG hotels globally
Job advert at K9 Paws n Play If you are a dog groomer and you are interested in working at the family run business, K9 Paws n Play, on a part-time or full-time contract, to include Saturdays and over time please read on. We do not have any cages on site, as we believe in giving dogs a more relaxed environment to be pampered in, so they are given pens and access to our secure outdoor garden. Requirement’s : I’m looking for a dog grooming stylist who will work with our clients. We currently have a client list of over 2000 dogs. You will be working the hours of 9-5 / - 3/4 days a week, to include two Saturdays Per month. extra Saturday to cover holiday or busy periods (notice will be given in advance) You will be working on 5 dogs a day at present, although this may change and increase with Christmas bookings. Overtime is optional during busier times and to cover holiday. You will have the opportunity to work with our dog walker during quieter times. Send us with a copy of your cv, and a brief description of your experience and previous roles to register your interest. Once we have gone through the interview process and discussed suitability for both parties, we will supply you with a personalised contract, which will form the basis of an agreement. Fluent English is required. Experience You must have had professional training and work experience at a recognised training establishment, or been operating in a grooming business for at least 2 years as a stylist working in a salon. We are happy to expand on training you already have and focus in on skills and timing for you to excel in the future. A portfolio and references will be required. Terms You will need to agree to abide by the rules and regulations our business operates under. You will not be allowed to openly advertise your own business within our premises, or store/sell your own stock. We ask that you do not post clients dogs on your own social media platforms. Benefits and provisions You will have full use of a grooming table, shampoos and treatments, towels, straps/leads and a blaster/dryer. Employee discount included. We will provide you with grooming tools and accessories. This includes: uniform, scissors, clippers and use of a UV tool steriliser. You will have full use of the kitchen and bathroom facilities along with free WI-FI. Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time Part-time hours: 24-hour per week Full-time hours: 32-hours per week Pay: Commutative salary Additional pay: Overtime Benefits: Company events Company pension Employee discount Flexitime Schedule: Day shift Flexitime Application question(s): Where did you carry out your training? Experience: Dog grooming: 2 years (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 01/10/2025 Reference ID: dog grooming in Surbiton, stylist, part time, full time, over time, holiday cover
This role involves operating day to day customer needs through calls, walk-in, booking, enquiring, ordering, give a full support for Caffe Concerto branches and customers of branches. · Taking day to day calls efficiently by follow caffe concerto Standards. · Serve walk-in customers and branch customers enquiry. · Give full rapid support for branch enquires. · Precisely handling customer orders, keep team updated of any other changes, Report, inform, for all stakeholders any changes of customer order for purpose of keep a product fresh and deliver on exact time. · Ensure customer matters or issue to be solved in high efficiency, with a priority. · Able to control pressure and ensure the customers leave satisfied either way. · Effective communication skills to handle Various situation. Either related to customers, or inform, clarify orders to productions to meet exactly customer expectations. · Cross-selling skills to reflect wide image about other caffe concerto model. · Ensure receive daily orders within cut of time with no missing, through follow up and communicate with the branches managers. · Daily payments and orders are reconciled on both dispatch and system with no shortage. Skills and Requirements: Previous experience on Telesales, Customer Service preferable. Excellent Communication skills, and Telephone manner are required. Essential Sales skills would be an advantage.