Receptionist (KwaZulu-Natal, Zinkwazi)
Job Description
ANEW Hotel Ocean Reef is looking for a professional, friendly, and well-presented Receptionist who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest service. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to create a warm and memorable experience for every guest from check-in to check-out. If you thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoy working with people, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be based at KwaZulu-Natal, Zinkwazi.
Role PurposeCreate warm, memorable experiences for ANEW guests while ensuring efficient front desk operations and accurate financial handling.
Key Responsibilities Guest Experience- Welcome guests with genuine warmth and professionalism
- Execute efficient check-in/check-out procedures
- Enroll guests in ANEW Rewards program
- Handle reservations and guest inquiries
- Manage special requests and VIP arrangements
- Resolve guest concerns promptly
- Coordinate with other departments for guest needs
- Ensure guest profiles are merged and maintained
- Offer guests value added services, e.g. late check-out, room upgrades, meal plans, etc.
- Process reservations in Opera PMS
- Manage room allocations and availability
- Handle guest folios and billing
- Maintain accurate and detailed guest records
- Coordinate with housekeeping on room status
- Manage keys and access cards securely
- Process payments accurately
- Balance payments
- Handle billing documentationManage company accounts
- Reconcile daily transactions
- Answer calls within three rings
- Relay messages accurately
- Update departmental communications
- Coordinate with all departments
- Maintain guest privacy
- Guest and customer service excellence
- Opera PMS proficiency
- Clear communication
- Problem-solving ability
- Financial accuracy
- Professional appearance
- Time management and ability to multitask
- Health and safety compliance
- Security awareness
- Guest satisfaction scores
- Check-in/out efficiency
- Payment accuracy
- Call handling speed
- Guest complaint resolution
- Revenue Generation
- ANEW Reward sign-ups
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