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Front of House & Relief Receptionist – Thornybush Game Lodge

Job Description

About this role

As our Front of House & Relief Receptionist, you will be responsible for working with the Lodge Managers and the Front of House team to ensure a world class guest experience.

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Guest check-ins and check-outs
  • Guest orientation
  • Room checks
  • Assisting in the Curio store
  • Hosting duties
  • Performing reception and administrative duties
  • Daily and month-end finance related duties
  • Assisting with deliveries, invoicing and stocktaking
  • Providing timeous support and communicating with other departments
  • Ad hoc duties as required
Requirements & Qualifications

What we are looking for

Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in Front of House (or a similar guest facing role)
  • Experience in a high-end luxury safari lodge (5* lodge experience is preferred)
  • Grade 12 | Matric (completed)
  • Relevant hospitality qualification (advantageous)
  • Proficient in the English language
  • Driver’s license
  • Clear criminal record

Technical Skills:

  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Computer literate
  • Basic accounting and/or bookkeeping skills
  • Finance systems experience
  • Reservation systems experience (Travelyst is preferable)

Soft Skills:

  • Guest-centric
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Decisive
  • Time management
  • Meticulous
  • Team player
Who we are

Why Thornybush?

At Thornybush, you’ll find your people – purpose-driven, passionate, and wild at heart.

We reserve the right to pause or stop recruiting at any stage.

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Vacancy Title

Front of House & Relief Receptionist – Thornybush Game Lodge

Application Reference

TGL Front of House

Employment Type

Permanent, Onsite

Remuneration

Market Related Salary & Provident Fund Contribution

Location

Thornybush Game Lodge, Hoedspruit
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