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Receptionist– Hospitality
Emerge Egress Consulting
Nairobi, Kenya
Permanent
Published 1 month ago · Expires 4 weeks from now
Job description
An established company is recruiting for the following position.
Role Objective
Our client is looking for a professional, customer-focused Hotel Receptionist to manage front-desk duties, welcome guests, handle check-ins/outs, and ensure smooth operations while providing excellent service in a busy hotel environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Ability to deal with a busy frontline work environment, always keeping the client’s needs and expectations in mind.
- Providing excellent customer service to all clients, both internal and external, with an emphasis on courtesy and professionalism.
- Greet, assist, and direct visitors appropriately; ensure guest experience is handled efficiently and professionally.
- Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls while providing basic information when needed; manage company email and correspondence.
- Handle scheduling for the conference room, and appointments, and manage staff calendars as required.
- Assist with various administrative tasks.
- Help organize office gatherings and meetings, including arrangement of logistics, catering, and attendee management.
- Ensure prompt attention to visitors and directing them to the appropriate personnel or department.
- Maintain a clean, positive, and welcoming office environment.
- Manage office inventory such as stationery, equipment, and furniture, including timely requisition.
- Assist in managing daily transport bookings in consultation with office drivers.
- Any other duties assigned from time to time.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communication, Front Office or related area.
- At least 1 year relevant work experience.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Key Competencies
- Good communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Problem-solving
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation