Guest Relations Consultant needed at MORE Family Collection

KEY FOCUS AREAS

• Perform the Reception functions related to all guest touch points, including guest interaction, hosting duties and administrative tasks.
• Obtain all required reservation information prior to arrival, following up on arrival details on the day.
• Meet and greet guests, perform the guest arrival experience including all amenities, welcome and check-in.
• Perform the guest departure experience, including payment of the account and obtaining keys where applicable, check out, lunch packs, and farewell.
• Offer guests information regarding all services, accommodation, and facilities.
• Ensure ultimate guest relations in the Hotel, ensuring that the personal attention level is maintained.
• Be present for the hosting of meals when required.
• Conduct periodic room checks and checks of the guest areas, ensuring that housekeeping standards are maintained.
• Effectively communicate reservation information and guest preferences/dietary requirements to all departments prior to arrival and throughout the stay.
• Communicate effectively within the company and property as well as with third parties (such as staff at the park gates, tour operators and travel agents, transfer companies, etc.
• Follow approved company and property sustainability practices as outlined in the MORE Sustainability Group Standards and related documents.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability towards changing working hours and shifts according to the requirements of a 24-hour operation.

REQUIREMENTS – QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Grade 12 and a qualification in Travel and Tourism will be an added advantage.
• A minimum of 1 year’ experience in a similar position
• Sound knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Sound knowledge of ResRequest (Advantages)
• Knowledge and experience of overall hospitality operations.
• Confident team Player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control (People skills-tolerance, patience, and care.)
• Presentable and well spoken.
• South African or Valid Work Permit