Front Office Receptionist

Our mission is to be the best loved Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Company so regardless of position we look for individuals to join our family who are passionate about providing genuine heartfelt care to our guests, colleagues, owners and communities.

The memorable experiences have to start somewhere. So why not with you? We’re looking for a Front Office Receptionist to take ownership of delivering exceptional first impressions – managing everything from registration and reservations to porter and concierge services.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Responsibilities​

• Ensures incoming guests are given the highest possible personal service.​
• Maintains effective communication with all related departments to ensure smooth service delivery.​
• Receives guests in a professional and friendly manner, satisfying guest expectations from arrival till departure.​
• Greets guests on their arrival ensuring they feel expected and welcome.​
• Ensures the guest receives the accommodation he/she is expecting.​
• Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of hotel and local services and supply information respond to guest queries.​
• Deals swiftly, efficiently and sensitively to guest complaints and follows through.​
• Maintains awareness of guest profile through the Opera guest history.​
• Using computerized Front Office systems, process accounts from check-in through to check-out, ensuring accurate posting of food and beverage and ancillary charges.​
• Receives payments by cash, cheque, credit card or account, adhering to the company Credit Policy at all times.​
• Accurately administers Front Desk Clerical systems and procedures.​
• Provides currency exchange services.​
• Balances accounts of day’s business at end of shift.​
• Comply with all laid down systems and procedures.​
• Records all instances of refused business, with reasons of refusal.​
• Ensures that all bills closed on shift are checked and are closed correctly to the required standard and policy.​
• To regularly check the reception is organized and operating an efficient standard and checklists are completed and forwarded to supervisors.​
• Promotes the hotels outlets and special events at all times.​
• Maintains an awareness of competitor’s rates and occupancy levels.​
• Maintains an awareness of rates levels to be sold on a daily basis and occupancy levels.​

What We Need From You

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Similar experience in a luxury hotel and/or resort
• Knowledge in Opera PMS is essential
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent command of written and spoken English
• Additional language is an added advantage
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask

What We Offer

We’ll reward all your hard work with competitive salary and benefits.

Join us and you’ll become part of the global IHG family – and like all families, all our individual team members share some winning characteristics. As a team, we work better together – we trust and support each other, we do the right thing and we welcome different perspectives. You need to show us you care: that you notice the little things that make a difference to guests as well as always looking for ways to improve - visit www.careers.ihg.com to find out more about us.

So go on - show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.