Shift Leader - Booking Office

Let your passion for discovery become a career. Explore, discover, share, and inspire at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

Masterpiece by Design. Dynamic by Nature

The St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is distinctly iconic and an architectural masterpiece that celebrates both heritage and innovation.  Housed in one of London's landmark buildings, it is where modern lifestyle and luxury experiences create new stories built upon those from the past.

Position Summary

Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met. Inspect grooming and attire of staff and rectify any deficiencies. Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well-being of guests. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs. 

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counselling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails

• Product (food & beverage), menu, operational, food hygiene, service knowledge is essential for you to advise and counsel more junior team members.
• Knowledge of the overall hotel operations is essential for this role to understand the part you play in the wider guest experience.
• You must be proactive in learning new bar trends, skills, beverage items and bringing ideas to the table to continue drive creativity on the bar.
• Our guests must receive a consistent level of service the first, second and fifth time they visit any of our F&B outlets – if you do not keep up to date with changes within the department, you will not be able to successfully execute this.
• Knowledge of Health, Safety and Hygiene (sanitation, cleanliness)
• L2 Food Hygiene is preferred, and you should work towards achieving this if you don’t hold a certification already
• Attendance at Monthly departmental meetings and 1:1’s is essential for you to have the knowledge you need in your role.
• Advocate and maintain an exceptionally high standard of five-star luxury lifestyle service within the Food & Beverage Service
• Lead by example with attitude, grooming standard, body language and tone need to be positive, supportive and on brand at all times.
• You are expected to deliver service to your full potential when you are here – our guests are paying good money in all outlets in the hotel and without them, we wouldn’t be able to receive our monthly wage!
• You’re expected to maintain the cleanliness of all food & beverage service areas, at all times.
• You are expected to carry out other duties that may be required to ensure a five-star total guest experience.

What is in it for you: 

In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), with increasing entitlement based on length of service.
• Pension scheme participation.
• Life Assurance coverage.
• Annual Performance Review pay adjustments.
• Complimentary gym and spa access.
• Free meals while at work.
• Dry-cleaning service availability.
• Complimentary enrolment in BenefitHub, granting unlimited deals from various retailers and more.
• 50% discount at any of the St Pancras outlets.
• Marriott Discount Card offering benefits on hotel stays, room upgrades, gift shop purchases, and F&B across 130 countries.
• Travel ticket season loan.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme access.
• Comprehensive Training and Development programme participation.
• Awards and recognition celebrations, among many other benefit

Join Our Team: Ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of luxury hospitality? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Renaissance Hotels, we believe in helping our guests experience the DNA of the neighborhoods they are visiting. Our guests come to discover and uncover the unexpected, to dive into a new culture, or simply to make the most of a free evening. They see business travel as an adventure because they see all travel as an adventure. Where others may settle for the usual, our guests see a chance to bring home a great story. And so do we. We’re looking for fellow spontaneous explorers to join our team to bring the spirit of the neighborhood to our guests. If this sounds like you, we invite you to discover career opportunities with Renaissance Hotels. In joining Renaissance Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.