Job Description
JOB POSITION: RECEPTIONIST
DEPARTMENT: FRONT OFFICE
REPORTS TO: FRONT OFFICE MANAGER/SUPERVISOR
POSITION SUMMARY:
As a hotel receptionist, you have the responsibility to oversee the functions related to dealing with guests on a daily basis. The hotel receptionist is often the employee with whom the guests interact the most. It is therefore important that you greet with a smile and in a friendly but professional manner.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To deliver friendly, efficient customer service and to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all our guests.
- Help guests check in and provide them with a key and show them where their room/s is located.
- Responsible for assisting guests when they check out of the hotel and handle their payments.
- Ensure that guests’ needs are met and send them supplies when requested to do so.
- Take reservations over the phone and provide directions to the hotel where necessary.
- Arrange transportation for guests.
- Control advance booking and reservations.
- Expected to be in uniform provided by management at all times while on duty.
- Receive payment for accommodation.
- Complete guest bills properly.
- Ensure that storage of records is up to date and requests of guests are met.
- Responsible for safe-keeping of client valuables.
- Undertake any other assignments that management may require you to do from time to time.
SKILLS:
- Ability to welcome guests and have a friendly and helpful attitude.
- Computer literate and familiarization of various software.
- Be organized and have the ability to multitask.
- Have a professional demeanor at all times.
- Must be capable of dealing with guests without being irritable.
- Ability to handle tough and challenging situations calmly.
- Ability to work long hours.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
- Full Grade 12 Certificate.
- Certificate in Front Office Operations, General Hospitality, or Hotel Management. Diploma or higher shall be an added advantage.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum of 5 years proven work experience in Front Office. At least 3 years must be in the actual Receptionist position.
- Experience in Hotels, especially 5-star, shall be an added advantage.
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) traceable referees to:
- THE HUMAN RESOURCE AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICER
MIKA CONVENTION CENTER
Plot No. 34 ‘A’ Sub 9 Waterfalls Meanwood,
Off Great East Road.
OR
- Email: careers@mikahotels.com
Candidates are free to either submit hard copies or soft copies to the above-stated address.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November, 2024.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.