Hospitality

Front Desk Agent

Phoenix Recruitment·Western Cape, south-africa·Full Time·Internship
HospitalityFull TimeInternship
-Closes Oct 31, 2026
  • This is a full-time role as a Front Desk Agent responsible for providing exceptional customer service, checking guests in and out, managing reservations, and addressing guest inquiries and concerns.

Duties:

  • Attend to all guest needs, including but not limited to registration, check in`s, check outs
  • Kindly and promptly address guest inquiries, requests, and matters of concern
  • Provide information about hotel services, amenities, and local attractions
  • Coordinate with other hotel departments to fulfil guest needs and requests
  • Manage reservations, cancellations, and room assignments and all front desk related tasks
  • Ensure all relevant policies and procedures are adhered to
  • Complete all relevant end of day activities and reporting
  • Maintain and adhere to relevant health and safety protocols as required
  • Process relevant payment processes
  • Answer and respond to incoming calls with the appropriate telephone etiquette
  • Process payments, handle cash, and maintain accurate records
  • Maintain a tidy and organized front desk area
  • Use PMS for check-ins, check-outs, and guest information
  • Answer emails, assisting guests with enquiries and invoicing
  • Perform other duties and tasks as operationally required

Requirements:

  • Formal qualification in Hospitality advantageous
  • Experience in the hospitality industry
  • Working knowledge of Opera
  • International experience advantageous
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work well in a team
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
  • Customer service-oriented mindset
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills Fast & accurate data entry skills
  • Knowledge of hotel operations and procedures
  • Highly professional and well groomed
  • High professional standard of customer service, ascertained through feedback from internal and external customers
  • Display a 'can-do' attitude

Closing Date: 31 Oct 2026

At a glance

Company

Phoenix Recruitment

Location

Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

Full Time

Experience

Valid until

October 31, 2026

Created

October 29, 2026

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