Front Desk Supervisor: Guest Experience Leader

Placements24

Cape Town

On-site

ZAR 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Medical aid
Staff accommodation assistance
Career development opportunities
Professional hospitality environment

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a proactive Front Office Supervisor to lead the reception team at a prestigious Cape Town hotel. You will oversee check-in/out, reservations, and guest inquiries, ensuring exceptional service and smooth operations for a memorable stay.

Ideal candidates bring strong organizational skills, a customer-focused approach, and experience with PMS and hotel standards. Weekend/holiday shifts are required in a busy hospitality environment.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as Front Office Supervisor or senior hotel reception role.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal abilities.
  • Strong organizational and multitasking capabilities.
  • Familiarity with property management systems and reservation software.
  • Knowledge of hotel operations and service standards.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily front desk activities to ensure efficiency and high service standards.
  • Manage guest reservations, room assignments, and check-in/check-out processes.
  • Handle guest inquiries and concerns with professionalism and resolve issues promptly.
  • Train and mentor new front desk agents with ongoing coaching.
  • Maintain accurate guest account records and monitor hotel occupancy.
  • Collaborate with other departments to coordinate guest services.

Skills

Customer service
Interpersonal skills
Organizational skills
PMS proficiency

Tools

PMS software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a proactive Front Office Supervisor to lead the reception team at a prestigious Cape Town hotel. You will oversee check-in/out, reservations, and guest inquiries, ensuring exceptional service and smooth operations for a memorable stay.

Ideal candidates bring strong organizational skills, a customer-focused approach, and experience with PMS and hotel standards. Weekend/holiday shifts are required in a busy hospitality environment.

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