Hotel Receptionist
Location | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of |
Date Posted | January 1, 2025 |
Category | Customer Service Hospitality Hotel / Restaurant |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | TZS |
Description
We are looking for Hotel Receptionist.
Responsibilities :
- Greet and welcome guests as soon as they arrive at the reception
- Follow strict Guest Check-in / Check-out procedures
- Daily Sales reporting with complete accuracy
- Update calendars, schedule bookings and meetings
- Thorough entries into Property Management System
- Answer, screen or forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable, with all necessary stationery and material (e.g. pens, forms and brochures)
- Provide basic and accurate information in-person and via phone/e-mail to guests
- Receive, sort and distribute daily mail/deliveries
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk
- Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing and faxing
Required profile for job ad : Hotel Receptionist - Dar Es Salaam
- Solid written and verbal communication skills. Must be Fluent in English (WRITTEN and SPOKEN) as well as FULL command of the SWAHILI language. French or other languages is an asset.
- Minimum 1 year working experience as a Hotel Front-Office Receptionist in a “PAID” Full-Time role or equivalent ( Vocational or Field Work Experience is Not accepted).
- Intermediate/Strong working knowledge of MS-Office Suite is an asset (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook). Basic knowledge of MS-Office Suite need NOT apply.
- Must have “working” experience with Property Management Systems and Hotel Keycard Systems.
- Hands-on experience with office equipment (e.g. fax machines and printers)
- Must have TRA EFD machine usage experience
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise
- Excellent organizational skills
- Multitasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks
- High-Level Customer Service Attitude
- Post-Secondary degree/diploma; Hotel Management Diploma or Degree preferred.