Front Office Supervisor Waterside at Royal Malewane

4 days ago


Hoedspruit, South Africa The Royal Portfolio Full time

The main purpose of the **Front Office Supervisor** at Waterside is to oversee the management and control of the daily operations in the FO department, including the Curio Shop. This is to ensure that the standards of the Royal Portfolio are met, if not exceeded, and in order to contribute to our purpose which is "To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

**MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Front Office is the administrative hub of Waterside and as such requires a forward-thinking individual with a planned approach to assisting guests with their individual needs
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Front Office
- Be the point of contact for guests, assist with guest/ reservations/ agent communication as well as inter-departmental communication (this requires 2way radio confidence as well as a positive telephone manner)
- Update daily guest arrivals/ departures and relevant information on our daily “Daysheet” and updating new information on Opera
- Assist guests in the curio shop
- Receiving and co-ordinating freight deliveries, capturing curio stock, monthly stock takes
- Ensuring the curio shop is kept neat, clean and tidy.
- Living, breathing and understanding the company’s purpose and values

**REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS**
- Minimum 3 years in the Lodge/Safari Industry
- 1-2 years’ experience in a managerial role in a luxury 5* Front Office department
- Strong English verbal and written communication skills - additional languages beneficial
- Strong working knowledge of office procedures and basic accounting principles
- Great organisational and multitasking abilities
- Must be detail orientated
- Should be well versed in all digital communication channels
- Systems - Opera (PMS) and Microsoft Office are required, Pastel knowledge is advantageous

South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.

**All new appointments at The Royal Portfolio’s properties will need to show proof of vaccination against Covid 19.**

**It is a requirement of the Thornybush Nature Reserve is that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.



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