Front Desk Receptionist

About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: An urban retreat steeped in historic beauty. Stroll the city s biggest private garden a tranquil haven of statues, fountains and centuries-old trees or retire to your suite where frescoes line the walls amid original architectural features. Our historic Hotel, with its Michelin-starred Italian restaurant and a locally inspired Spa where you can spend afternoons in pure indulgence, is just steps away from the cultural heart of Florence. Four Seasons Hotel Firenze is currently looking for a talented Front Desk Receptionist to join the Team for 2026 summer season About the role:   The Front Desk Receptionist welcomes guests to the property, providing an exceptional guest experience at check-in, during the guest s stay and on departure. This role works to achieve the highest level of guest satisfaction during their arrival and departure, plus responding to a wide variety of guest requests, assessing guest needs, adding personal recommendations, and aligning with Four Seasons service standards. What you will do:   Check in and out guest in an efficient and friendly manner, using guest name whenever possible following all Four Seasons standards and accommodating guests needs whenever possible.   Perform all cashiering transactions balancing their cash float at the end of each shift.  Handle all guest interaction with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible in an accurate and timely manner. Interaction with guest will be in person and by phone.  Resolve customer complaints assisting them in all inquiries in connection with hotel services, hours of operations, key hotel personnel, in-house events, directions, etc.   Coordinate room status updates with the Supervisory and Management Team, by notifying them of all group checkouts, late checkouts, early check-ins and special requests.  Accept reservations, changes and cancellations in the absence of Reservations Department Staff.  Answer internal and external calls and direct them appropriately in the absence of a Switchboard Operator.  Customize room reservations selling approach and upselling techniques, based on the targets set for each particular shift. What you bring:   Excellent personal presentation and interpersonal skills, an outgoing personality and a can-do approach to any request.  Flexibility, good problem solving skills and team work approach are required.   Proficiency in using Opera PMS is preferred.  Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the Italian and English language. A third language is a plus.   What we offer:     Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package    Excellent Training and Development opportunities    Employee Discount for stays at any Four Seasons worldwide    Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms    Employee Meals    Staff accommodation upon availability Schedule & Hours: Full time and seasonal contract. This position is required to work in shifts. Successful candidates must hold legal authorization to work in Italy at the time of application. by helplavoro.it