Front Office Receptionist
Job Description:
Our client is currently looking to
hire a front office receptionist.
She will be responsible for
delivering friendly, efficient customer service and creating a warm and
welcoming atmosphere for all our guests, with the key aim of retaining and
attracting new customers.
Indicators of Good Performance
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To ensure that the highest standards
of hospitality and welcome are demonstrated at all times.
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To complete all relevant procedures
as laid down.
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Front office adequately covered at
all times
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Accurate and timely reports
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Guest complaints kept within set
standards/ to a minimum
Duties
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To be fully conversant with special
promotions offered by the hotel and to pass this information on to the guest
whenever the possibility arises.
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To promote the other departments
within the hotel at every given opportunity in order to maximize hotel sales.
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To make sure that all reservations
have the correct deposit taken.
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To ensure that all confirmations are
sent out by the end of the shift.
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To be aware of the hotel availability
and that every opportunity to maximise room sales is taken.
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Provide a hospitable service to the
standards laid down by the hotel.
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Whenever possible to anticipate
guests’ needs, to be aware of all written and spoken requests, to carry out
these requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
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To be fully conversant and able to
operate the hotel’s front office systems.
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To ensure that all charges are
correctly posted to the guests bills following the standard procedures.
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To deal with cash, cheque and credit
transactions and to ensure that any discrepancies are reported immediately.
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To ensure that all messages received
for guests are passed on accurately and as quickly as possible.
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To carry out all Reception duties
following procedures as outlined in the S.O.P. Manual.
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To ensure the security of guests
property, and lost property following security procedures.
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To ensure the correct levels of
stationery are maintained at the reception.
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To arrive for work at the correct
time and to ensure your appearance follows the hotels set standards.
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And any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
Requirements
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Diploma in front desk operations from
Kenya Utalii college or equivalent
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3 years experience in front office
operations
Competencies
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Work planning and organization skills
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Strong supervisory and discipline
skills
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Excellent customer service skills
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Problem solving and decision making
skills
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Attention to detail
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Excellent communication and
interpersonal skills
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Numeracy skills
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Public relations skills
How to Apply