Hotel Receptionist


Job description

The Resort is home to 125 guestrooms including Suites, Deluxe & Superior as well as Riverside Cabins and Cottage Suites set on the grounds. To cater for all guests we have a number of different restaurants, all offering a taste of something different, and our award-winning Thermal Village & Spa at Galgorm, the first of its kind in Ireland. As our Hotel Receptionist, your main role will be to manage all the check-in/out of guests, as well as operating our main switchboard. We are seeking someone with a welcoming, friendly demeanor, someone who is ready to answer any questions the guests may have about the Resort and the local area. If you have a passion for delivering excellent customer service and want to work alongside a supportive team then this may be the role for you!

Responsibilities

  • Dealing with all guest queries - by phone, post, online, and face to face.
  • Maintaining a good knowledge of all Galgorm Collection’s services in order to deal with daily client queries and bookings.
  • Identifying and maximising sales opportunities in all client queries/contact.
  • Carrying out reception procedures as per the daily checklists.
  • Carrying out administrative duties as required.
  • Working within the guidelines of health and safety operatives to ensure all staff and guests are safe at all times.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

  • At least 6 months’ experience working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment in a customer-facing role.
  • Confident IT skills to include word and excel.
  • Experience or an interest in the hospitality industry.
  • A good customer service background with the ability to demonstrate skills that deliver outstanding customer service.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience gained in a hotel.
  • Previous experience working in the Hospitality sector.
  • Previous experience working as a switchboard operator.
  • Previous reception experience.
  • Be warm, friendly, and energetic with great pride in your overall appearance.
  • A flexible work approach.

Further Information

Location: Galgorm Hotel

Vacancy ID
1768593
Job ref.
REC 04/26
Job Sector
Hotel and Catering,Secretarial and Administration
Area
Co Antrim
Location
Ballymena
Salary
£13.02 to £14.52 per hour based on expereince
No. vacancies
1
Contract Type
Permanent
Weekly hours
35
Published date
16/04/2026
Closing date
24/04/2026
Worktime
Full Time, primarily 4-5 days out of 7 including weekends.

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