Job description
Duties
- Welcome guests and provide a professional first impression.
- Perform guest check‑in and check‑out procedures.
- Answer, screen and transfer incoming telephone calls.
- Handle guest enquiries, requests and complaints promptly and professionally.
- Allocate rooms and assist guests with hotel orientation.
- Bill guests for additional services and amenities.
- Maintain guest records and update internal databases.
- Administer petty cash during shifts.
- Maintain key control and daily key register.
Administration
- Manage room maintenance reports and follow up on outstanding items.
- Process daily departure documentation and distribute to Accounts.
- Distribute incoming emails to relevant departments.
- Maintain guest feedback reports.
- Update vehicle logbooks and operational spreadsheets.
- Scan and file conference feedback documentation.
- Assist the Reservations Manager with accommodation bookings.
- Prepare comprehensive shift handovers.
Conference & Events Support
- Prepare conference venues according to function sheets.
- Meet and welcome conference delegates.
- Assist with basic technical setup where required.
- Serve refreshments during conferences when necessary.
- Monitor conference facilities throughout the day.
- Ensure venues remain clean, organised and presentation ready.
- Collect delegate feedback forms for management.
Property & Operational Support
- Conduct regular property inspections to identify maintenance or service issues.
- Coordinate guest service requests with relevant departments.
- Assist with basic IT‑related guest support (Wi‑Fi, telephones and computer queries).
- Support health, safety and fire compliance procedures.
- Ensure all assigned work areas remain clean, secure and operational.
- Perform additional operational duties as reasonably required by management.
Shift work is essential
Early Shift: 06:00 – 15:30
Late Shift: 12:45 – 21:30
Sleep over 15:00 – 06:30
Requirements
- Grade 12.
- Recognised Hospitality Qualification preferred.
- At least 1–2 years’ experience working in a 4/5* hotel environment within a receptionist role.
- Well‑groomed and professional disposition.
- Confident and calm demeanour.
- Excellent telephone and email etiquette.
- Ability to manage conflict and challenging situations with respect and confidence.
- Positive and friendly attitude.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- Ability to multitask and work within a fast‑paced, pressurised and team‑orientated environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and efficiency pertaining to area of responsibility.
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