Overview
Guest Relations Officer Jobs in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal at The Capital Hotels and Apartments
Full Job Description
The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!
WHY WORK FOR US?
Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful and secure. Imagine a company where managers don’t manage managers, we are all simply doers.
Making decisions in regard to our best employees also comes fast, where we recognise talent and reward it quickly through promotions. We don’t need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit on experience but promote on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought and disciplined
Description
The Guest Relations Officer is responsible for the supervision and control of all guest services and administration of all Guest Service-related tasks, including maximising and growing production and utilisation in terms of accommodation revenues, conference revenues and Food and Beverage revenue to achieve forecasts. Since this position forms part of the Rooms Division Department, general Front Office duties is part of the job.
Minimum Requirements:
Matric
Hospitality Management Qualification or similar
Previous Guest Relations experience essential
Relevant Hospitality Management qualification is advantageous
Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
Experience with an HMS system (Protel advantageous)
Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
Friendly, courteous and service-orientated
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
Great attention to detail
Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
Team Player who leads by example
Proactive in approach
Interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Please note that relocation costs will be for your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.
Title: Guest Relations Officer
Company: The Capital Hotels and Apartments
Location: Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
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