Our company, Oldstone T limited T/A Ramada resort by Wyndham Dar es Salaam, is a high end 4 star Resort searching for experienced candidates for the position of Receptionist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.

Main Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet guests
• Answer and direct incoming calls
• Inform guests of hotel rates and services
• Make and confirm reservations for guests
• Ensure proper room allocation
• Register and check guests in
• Confirm relevant guest information
• Verify guest’s payment method
• Verify and imprint credit cards for authorization
• Issue room keys and direct guests to their rooms
• Maintain clear and accurate records of guest room bookings
• Compute all guest billings, accurately post charges to guest rooms and house accountsReceive and transmit messages for guests
• Retrieve mail, packages and documents such as faxes for guests
• Listen and respond to guest queries and requests both in-person and by phone
• Provide accurate information about local attractions and services
• Liaise with necessary staff including housekeeping and maintenance to address any problems or complaints
• made by guests
  Complete and maintain any incident reports, daily activity reports or other reports requested by management
• Manage conference room bookings and scheduling
• Close guest accounts and check guests out
• Review accounts and charges with guests during the check-out process
• Process accurate payment of guest accounts
• Inform housekeeping when rooms have been vacated and are ready for cleaning
• Monitor visitors to the hotel
• Enforce rules and policies of the hotel
• Maintain a neat and orderly front desk and reception area

Education, Skills and Experience

• Hospitality certificate, diploma or equivalent from a recognized institution IS A MUST
• 2 years of relevant work experience
• Guest/customer relations experience, preferably in a hospitality environment
• Strong working knowledge of relevant computer software including MS Office and booking and payment systems
• WORKING Knowledge with OPERA software is an added advantage

Key Competencies and Qualities

• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organizing
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Professional appearance and attitude
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle stress and stay calm under pressure
• Decision making and judgment skills
• Team work
• Flexible regarding work schedules
• Ability to respond appropriately to diverse customers and guests

Interested candidates may apply online by submitting their Cover letter, Cv and Addresses of three (3) referees to  hr@ramadaresortdar.com Copy to hro@ramadaresortdar.com

Oldstone T limited is Equal Opportunity Employer. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.