Company/Organisation Profile
Grand Canal Hotel is a 4-star hotel, located in Dublin city, directly across the street from the Grand Canal Dock rail station. We are in a very pleasant area of Dublin, next to the stunning canal and within walking distance of Grafton Street, Aviva Stadium, Bord Gais Energy Theatre, RDS, 3 Arena and all of the many attractions that Dublin city has to offer.
Our hotel offers 142 spacious and modern bedrooms, which include double, twin, deluxe and suites. We have a fully equipped gym and 5 meeting rooms available for weddings, conferences, Christmas parties and all other private events.
For wining and dining we have a few great options. The Gasworks Bar is managed by Galway Bay Brewery, this cool bar has not only the traditional Guinness and Heineken but 26 craft beers on tap and serves bar food daily, Canal Express is a cute coffee dock located in the hotel, serving up delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner – grab your food to go or enjoy it in our relaxing lobby.
We are a passionate team creating wonderful memories for guests and employees alike.
We offer real career opportunities and are committed to continuous development of all team members and believe our employees are our single most important asset.
Placement Details
A hotel receptionist takes bookings, checks guests in and out of the hotel, allocates rooms and keys, and is the main point of contact between the guests and the staff.
Their main duties and responsibilities include:
- Checking in guests, allocating rooms and handing over keys.
- Answering questions about hotel facilities and about local transport, places of interest and entertainment.
- Dealing with special requests, such as room service, taxi bookings or wake-up calls.
- Passing on any guests' problems to the appropriate member of staff.
- Answering the phone and dealing with the email.
- Checking out guests, adding up their bills and taking their credit, debit card or cash payments.
A placement sponsor will be assigned to mentor the student during placement.
How to Apply
In order to apply for the placement please send an email to [email protected] with your CV attached.