DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Guest Service:
- Welcome and assist all guests upon arrival in a professional and friendly manner.
- Manage all front desk operations related to guest stays, including check-in, check-out, invoicing, reservations, and concierge services.
- Provide guests with information about the hotel and local area.
- Respond to guest questions and requests, offering personalised service tailored to their needs.
- Ensure a consistently high level of customer service in line with the hotel’s quality standards.
- In coordination with the Front Office Manager, assist in resolving guest complaints and concerns.
Front Office Operations:
- Manage front desk administrative tasks and ensure efficient departmental organisation.
- Prepare and submit operational reports as required.
- Participate in managing the hotel switchboard, providing information to guests and redirecting calls appropriately.
- Assist with managing the hotel’s general mailbox by responding to or redirecting emails.
- Ensure reception workspaces and the hotel entrance remain clean, organised, and welcoming.
Communication & Coordination:
- Maintain clear communication with other hotel departments, particularly Housekeeping and Food & Beverage, to ensure smooth guest operations.
- Ensure effective coordination between departments to support guest satisfaction.
Safety & Security:
- Support front desk security procedures to maintain a safe environment for guests, staff, and property.
- Monitor key inventory and ensure the safe handling of guest belongings.
ABOUT YOU
A Hotel Receptionist is always working on behalf of our guests and working with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude and skills that follow:
- Social, engaging and motivated.
- Flexibility to respond quickly and positively to a range of work situations.
- Be well spoken with excellent communication skills.
- Knowledge as well as abilities in other languages would be beneficial.
- Attention to details and customer needs.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PMS (Oracle, Opera, Micros)