Front Office Manager - Urgent Role

We are hiring a capable Front Office Manager to join our high calibre team at Career Custodians in Knysna Western Cape
Growing your career as a Full Time Front Office Manager is a great opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in persuasion, creativity and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Front Office Manager at Career Custodians today!

Embark on a captivating journey with our prestigious luxury hotel in Knysna, where we transcend the ordinary to become a celestial beacon of Hospitality Excellence. Nestled in the alluring embrace of Knysna, we don't just manage hotels; we craft compelling narratives of timeless moments. If you're seeking a sanctuary where your career flourishes in a nurturing environment, and where enticing staff rewards unfold like treasures waiting to be discovered, welcome to your oasis.

We extend an invitation for you to join our exceptional team as a Front Office Manager, offering you the opportunity to be a vital conductor in our symphony of hospitality. At our luxury hotel in Knysna, we don't merely greet guests; we curate immersive experiences. As a Front Office Manager, you will take the helm of guest interactions, ensuring that each encounter is a seamless blend of warmth, efficiency, and unparalleled service. Your role extends beyond the initial welcome; you become the storyteller, orchestrating a journey that unfolds from check-in to cherished memories.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Hospitality diploma / experience
• Working knowledge of Opera
• Computer literate
• Familiar with the duties and procedures of the Front Office Department

Main Duties:

• Maximise room revenue, room sales and achieve maximum room rates
• Responsible for the financial aspects of the Front Desk Operation by ensuring that all charges raised and deviances recorded
• Ensure all debtors are recorded, accounted for, and all supporting documentation is gathered and given to the accounts department
• Adhere to operating systems and procedures for the Front Desk Department in compliance with company standards and procedures
• Act as Host Manager when working DM shifts
• Implement and monitor guest services throughout the unit in accordance with company standards and requirements
• Liaise daily between Front Desk and Maintenance departments to ensure all units are maintained
• Ensure that all fruit platters, mineral waters, and other room drops are ordered accurately, and delivered to rooms on time with correct serving utensils
• Check and return rooms to reception as soon as they are ready
• Perform duty manager shifts, including opening and closing the hotel, receiving deliveries, checking guest satisfaction in the restaurant, opening and closing of the conference centre, membership sign up, and ensuring liaison between Front Desk, Maintenance, and Housekeeping on a daily basis
• Conduct daily pit checks and credit checks
• Ensure detailed handover of shifts is done in an orderly and unrushed manner
• Record and store all lost property
• Report public area maintenance problems to the relevant department immediately
• Follow up and rectify all guest complaints immediately and professionally
• Maintain a positive impression of the reception area by keeping it neat, tidy, and orderly

Due to the large number of CVs received, only candidates that meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Benefits of working as a Front Office Manager in Knysna Western Cape:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Competitive salary