Leisure Reservations Specialist - 6 month contract

O'Brien Recruitment; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 201,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Brien Recruitment is seeking an organised and service-driven Reservations Specialist for a 6-month maternity cover in Southern Suburbs, Cape Town. You will manage FIT reservations, convert enquiries to bookings and collaborate with hotel operations to ensure smooth guest arrivals and excellent guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 2+ years' hotel reservations experience, Opera/Fidelio familiarity, OTA/GDS knowledge, and strong MS 365 skills, with a keen eye for upselling and revenue

Qualifications

• Matric / Grade 12.
• At least 2 years' hotel reservations experience.
• Proven experience handling FIT reservations and individual guest bookings.
• Experience using hotel Property Management Systems, ideally Opera or Fidelio.
• Familiarity with OTA platforms, GDS systems and online booking engines.
• Good Microsoft 365 skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a natural ability to upsell.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for guest service.
• The ability to remain composed and deliver results in a busy hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing FIT reservations with precision, professionalism and efficiency.
• Converting enquiries into confirmed bookings while maximising room revenue.
• Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities to enhance the guest experience.
• Delivering warm, personalised service from the first enquiry.
• Managing deposits, payment guarantees, cancellations and refunds in line with hotel policies.
• Maintaining accurate reservation records and ensuring booking requirements are met.
• Working closely with hotel departments to ensure seamless guest arrivals and experiences.
• Proactively identifying and resolving reservation or operational challenges.

Skills

Reservations experience

Opera/Fidelio

OTA platforms

GDS systems

MS Office 365

Upselling

Communication

Detail oriented

Education

Matric / Grade 12

Tools

Opera/Fidelio

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing FIT reservations with precision, professionalism and efficiency.
• Converting enquiries into confirmed bookings while maximising room revenue.
• Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities to enhance the guest experience.
• Delivering warm, personalised service from the first enquiry.
• Managing deposits, payment guarantees, cancellations and refunds in line with hotel policies.
• Maintaining accurate reservation records and ensuring booking requirements are met.
• Working closely with hotel departments to ensure seamless guest arrivals and experiences.
• Proactively identifying and resolving reservation or operational challenges.

What We're Looking For

• Matric / Grade 12.
• At least 2 years' hotel reservations experience.
• Proven experience handling FIT reservations and individual guest bookings.
• Experience using hotel Property Management Systems, ideally Opera or Fidelio.
• Familiarity with OTA platforms, GDS systems and online booking engines.
• Good Microsoft 365 skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and a natural ability to upsell.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a genuine passion for guest service.
• The ability to remain composed and deliver results in a busy hospitality environment.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re organised, confident, professional and naturally service-driven. You understand room rates, booking channels and the importance of maximising revenue without compromising the guest experience.
You’re equally comfortable managing complex booking requirements, communicating with guests and collaborating with operational teams.
Most importantly, you take pride in getting the little details right, because you know those details make all the difference.

Contract Details

Location: Southern Suburbs, Cape Town
Contract: 6-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Leave Cover
Dates: 01 December 2026 to 31 May 2027
Remuneration: Monthly Paid

Ready to Make Every Reservation Count?

If you have the hotel reservations experience, commercial flair and passion for hospitality we're looking for, we'd love to connect with you.