A Hotel in Mokopane is looking for an experienced and guest-focused Front Office Manager to lead their front office team. Reporting to the General Manager; the successful candidate will oversee front office operations; maintain excellent guest relations and take accountability for room revenue integrity; while ensuring efficient reservations, cashiering and reconciliation processes.
Duties
Front Office Operations & Guest Relations
- Manage daily front office operations and ensure efficient check-in and check-out procedures.
- Maintain a welcoming, professional reception environment and consistent service standards.
- Handle guest requests and resolve complaints promptly and professionally.
- Coordinate with housekeeping and other departments regarding room readiness, arrivals and special requests.
Reservations & Revenue Control
- Oversee reservations, room allocations, availability and rate control.
- Ensure bookings, room rates, discounts and adjustments are accurate and appropriately authorised.
- Take accountability for room revenue integrity by identifying and resolving posting errors and discrepancies.
- Monitor reservation records and communicate changes to relevant departments.
Cashiering & Night Audit
- Oversee cashiering procedures, guest accounts, payments and daily cash-ups.
- Review night audit reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Ensure accurate shift handovers and adherence to financial controls.
- Prepare front office reports for the General Manager.
Team Leadership
- Lead; train and supervise the front office team.
- Manage staff rosters to meet operational requirements.
- Monitor performance and coach staff on guest service, systems and procedures.
- Maintain clear communication and accountability across shifts.
Requirements
- A Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or a related field.
- 3–5 years’ experience in a senior hotel front office role.
- Strong guest relations and team leadership skills.
- Sound knowledge of reservations, rate control and room revenue integrity.
- Experience overseeing cashiering and night audit reconciliation.
- Good computer skills and proficiency in hotel property management systems.
- Opera Cloud experience would be advantageous.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and a professional approach.
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays.