Hotel Front Desk Agent

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, South Africa Belmond Management Full time

Often the first hello and the last farewell, our Front Office and Guest Services teams are the gatekeepers of the Belmond experience. Their commitment to going above-and-beyond ensures a stay that is incomparable. If you are a service-orientated, guest-focused hospitality professional, then we would love to hear from you. We are looking for a Front Desk Agent to join the team.

**Main Duties & Responsibilities**
- To provide a smooth check in and check out for all guests while at the same time taking care to ensure a pleasant and memorable stay for our guests.
- Perform all check-ins and check outs of hotel guests as per the standard policy and procedure of the hotel.
- Attend daily briefings & follow up on any pending items.
- Ensure that all department & guest reports, dockets and correspondence are completed accurately and punctually.
- Ensure all takings for the day are correct, balanced and banked according to Company policy and procedure.
- Check the daily arrival list to have detailed information regarding arrivals and room requirements.
- Be aware of all VIP’s - both in house and arrivals.
- Ensure that you adhere to the Leading Quality Assurance standards for Front Office.
- Carry out any other functions and responsibilities as directed by the Front Office Management to ensure the smooth running of the front desk.
- Stay up-to date about room rates, current promotions, offers and packages.
- Ensure that long stay and regular guests are acknowledged and their preferences are actioned and retained for future stays.
- Liaise with Housekeeping to ensure all rooms are clean, tidy and fully-furnished to accommodate guests’ needs.
- Assist with recommending activities and restaurants to guests when the Concierge team are unavailable.
- Provide support and coverage to all areas of the Front of House division as required.
- Provide information about hotel amenities and promote hotel services and ensure you stay self-informed on what activities are available in the city and surrounds.

**Requirements**:
**Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience**
- Diploma / Degree from a reputable hotel school.
- 2 years’ experience in Front Office or similar role within a luxury hotel environment.
- Experience with hotel reservations software - advantageous.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail orientated.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Time Management skills.
- Strong mathematical skills.

**Benefits**

Competitive basic salary

Medical aid & pension fund benefit

Internal Belmond discounts

Loyalty and recognition rewards programme

Employee Assistance Programme

On going Learning and Development opportunities

Regular community, social and staff welfare events

**Location**:

- South Africa, Cape Town

Department:

- Front Office & Guest Relations

Employment type:

- Full-time

Experience:


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