Job Description
Reservations and FOH Assistant | Cederberg | Luxurious Retreat
We are seeking a dedicated RESERVATIONS AND FOH ASSISTANT to become part of the vibrant team at this tranquil retreat, nestled in the heart of the breathtaking Cederberg Mountains.
If you have a passion for delivering exceptional guest service, possess strong organizational skills, and thrive in a serene and natural environment, we would love to hear from you.
As ideal candidate you will have:
- Matric
- At least 2 Years’ experience from Luxury Retreat or upmarket Lodge environment
- Prior experience in APEX for PMS and Pluspoint for POS systems, will be an advantage
- Fully bilingual in English and Afrikaans
- Must be able to work in a remote location
- Familiarity with international standards in hospitality and guest services will be an advantage
- Well-presented and professional demeanor
- Exceptional ability to handle guest queries, complaints and requests is critical
- Clear and effective communication with guests, staff and management
- Ensuring accurate bookings, reservations and customer information is essential
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage reception desk
- Operate switchboard – answer and transfer calls
- Take messages where required and pass messages on to the applicable recipient
- Provide customer support for call-in enquiries
- Provide information on activities/restaurant/sight-seeing
- Handle administrative enquiries
- Manage Petty cash
- Invoicing and shop sales
- Daily cash ups
- Liaise with walk in customers, suppliers and service providers
- Manage all bookings
- Ensure all guests have signed the online waiver prior to arrival.
- Welcome guests and provide introductory briefing
- Handle guest accounts/check-in & Check-out
- Manage the Curio shop including – purchases, sales, stock and pricing.
- Place orders for products when required.
- Provide admin assistance to management when required
- Manage filing of paperwork pertaining to petty cash, invoicing, deliveries, receipt of goods, stock inventory etc.
- Provide weekly feedback to General Manager
Salary Package
- R12 – 13 000, depending on experience and skills
- Accommodation will be provided
- All meals included
- 3 weeks on, one week off rotation
- Transport costs will be for the candidates own account
Starting date: ASAP
To apply for Reservations and FOH Assistant, please send your CV WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND INSERTED FULL-LENGTH PHOTO.
We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.
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