Porter/Driver (6 months contract) wanted immediately: APPLY NOW
GRADE: B3
1 ACCOUNTABILITY
The Porter/Driver is accountable to the Guest Experience Team Leader – Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel; a division of the Coega Development Corporation (CDC). The Porter/Driver is responsible for welcoming and transporting the guests visiting the Blue Water Bay Sunrise Hotel and staff members.
2 MANDATE
The Porter/Driver is mandated by the Board of Directors of Coega Development Corporation to take responsibility for ensuring the overall positive guest experience under the direction of the Guest Experience Team Leader and ultimately the General Manager – Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel.
3 RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS
Reporting to the Guest Experience Team Leader, this position’s primary responsibility is to ensure all guests have a satisfactory experience while staying at the Sunrise Blue Water Bay Hotel.
In pursuance of this primary objective, the Porter/Driver is required to: –
Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere for all guests and patrons
Check in guests and do rooming
Assist guests with luggage to and from rooms
Be able to showcase hotel to guests
Assist with guest queries and make necessary arrangements for guests, including but not limited to transport, restaurant and other bookings
Make recommendations to guests for leisure activities
Promote specials and promotions to guests
Promote loyalty amongst a broad range of guests
Upsell rooms and other hotel services and products
Transport guests and staff when required
Run errands for the Hotel as authorized by Management
Ensure hotel vehicle/s is always in a clean condition
Complete trip log sheet hotel vehicle usage
Ensure hotel vehicle is serviced in accordance with service book
Obeys the laws of South Africa when driving hotel vehicle at all times
Assist with other tasks within the hotel when required
4 COMPETENCIES
Display a high degree of professionalism and integrity
Self-motivated and proactive
Empathetic
Well organized
Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Great attention to detail and creativity
Able to exercise discretion
Good memory and neatly dressed at all times
Good command of the English language
Good communication skills both verbal and written
Hospitable and friendly demeanor
Good sales person
5 REQUIREMENTS
Matric or equivalent is essential;
Minimum of 3 (three years) in similar role or Receptionist role from a 3,4, & 5-star hotel;
Valid Code 10 Driver’s License and PDP – kept up to date at all times;
Knowledge of Property Management Systems advantageous;
Able to work shifts including nights, weekends and public holidays;
Fully computer literate.
6 PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Performance is monitored regularly by reference to Key Performance Indicators and Balanced Scorecard.
The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.
All applications must be forwarded to [email protected]
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