Key Responsibilities
Guest Relations
- Welcome guests and conduct seamless check-ins and departures.
- Ensure every guest receives a warm, professional and personalised arrival experience.
- Host guests throughout their stay and assist with any requests.
- Coordinate special occasions, honeymoon arrangements and guest preferences.
Front Office Operations
- Manage daily reception operations.
- Prepare guest registration documents and indemnities.
- Process guest payments and check-outs accurately.
- Coordinate room allocations and guest movements.
- Liaise with Reservations regarding arrivals, departures and special requests.
Administration
- Prepare daily reports and operational documentation.
- Maintain accurate guest records.
- Assist with general lodge administration.
- Ensure filing systems remain organised and up to date.
- Assist management with operational administration as required.
Gate & Transfer Administration
- Prepare and manage daily gate manifests.
- Coordinate guest arrivals and departures with transfer companies and charter operators.
- Ensure gate documentation is accurate and submitted timeously.
- Communicate effectively with security personnel and reserve gates.
Curio Shop Management
- Maintain accurate stock control of the curio shop.
- Process sales and reconcile daily takings.
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering.
- Ensure the shop remains well presented and fully stocked.
Operational Support
- Work closely with Housekeeping, Guides, Kitchen and Service departments.
- Assist with guest hosting during meal services where required.
- Support the management team with day-to-day lodge operations.
- Contribute to maintaining the high standards expected of a luxury safari lodge
Requirements- Previous experience in luxury hospitality, safari lodges or boutique hotels.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A warm, confident and professional personality.
- Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office (experience with hospitality management systems is advantageous). Knowledge of Benson operating system benificial
- Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure.
- A genuine passion for guest service and hospitality.
- Valid driver's licence.