Reservations Manager - Grahamstown Verfied

R 15 000 - 20 000 per month Grahamstown, Eastern Cape Grahamstown, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 17-04-2014 12:40:21 PM
24-04-2014 8:06:44 AM
Ref: BP1504KWR

Start Date: ASAP

Leave: 6 weeks on, 2 weeks off.
Benefits / Perks: Package includes Medical Aid and Provident fund contributions. Live in position; meals and accommodation provided.

Employer Overview:
Five Star Game lodge catering to discerning international guests. Intimate and exclusive.
Primarily a conservation area. Such a vast area offers a safe haven for many endangered and rare species while protecting an area of unique diversity and beauty. Hospitality operations serve as a means towards ensuring that the conservation objectives of the property are sustainable while at the same time ensuring that the people of the area benefit from the work opportunities and training that tourism development offers.

What are the key responsibilities of the position?
• Personally running the reservations for the exclusive game lodge
• Personalized service to guests and travel industry
• Manage other reservations staff

What type of experience do we require?
• At least 3 years of experience in a reservations environment providing personalized service
• Game lodge experience beneficial

Which qualifications will secure this position?
• Relevant tertiary hospitality education required
• Outstanding track record

What skills / behaviours are required?
• Must be able to work independently
• Professional and friendly telephone manner with friendly and caring approach
• Excellent command of the English language
• Excellent computer skills
• Must have the ability to “sell”

Why should you apply for this position?
- Room for growth in the company
- Exclusive environment catering to discerning guests

Position Reports to: General Manager

Please ensure that you provide the following information with your application:
-Photograph – Head and shoulders picture, in low resolution format for our database
-Start and End dates for all previous employment
-Written references that you have available
-Current contact telephone numbers and email addresses for all previous employers, for referencing purposes.
Due to high volumes of CV’s received, should you not hear from us within seven working days of sending your application, please consider your application for this particular position unsuccessful. You are welcome to apply for any other positions that we may advertise in future.
Please note that we are not able to accept any application if a valid work permit is not held.