ID NUMBER: 870**********
CELL NUMBER: 083*******
EMAIL: **************@*****.***
ADDRESS: *** ***** *, **********(Pretoria) 0152
Personal Summary
I’m courteous, polite and well-spoken hospitality professional who is highly efficient and has excellent organisational skills. Possessing a good team spirit, deadline orientated and having a passion for providing the highest standards
of hospitality and service to guests. Helpful and approachable but also commercially minded and having the ability to promote hotel facilities and maximise sales opportunities at all times. A quick learner who can absorb new ideas, communicate clearly and effectively and also find suitable solutions to meet the needs of guests. Keen to find a suitable position within an ambitious hotel or company where I will be able to continue to increase my work experience & develop my abilities
Work experience
2016 August-Present Guest Relations Manager Marataba Safari Lodge
I’m responsible for the front of house team and making sure they deliver an exceptional service to the guest
Duties
Dealing with guest requests and organising
Checking in the guest and make them feel welcomed
Being on the floor for all the meals making sure service goes smooth
Reporting maintenance issues
Making sure the rooms are ready on time
Checking the guest accounts if they are up to date
Doing the daily revenue reports and banking when admin manager is on leave
Making sure that all information is on the day sheet
Creating the roster for shifts and arranging their cycle leave according to the company standard
2016 January to 30 July 2016 Receptionist Marataba Safari Lodge
Responsible for providing a friendly welcome & high-quality service over the phone to guests arriving at the hotel. Constantly portraying a highly professional image of the hotel & paying particular attention to guest satisfaction & efficiency.
Duties
:
Welcoming guests to the hotel in a polite, friendly and helpful manner.
Dealing with late arrivals and assisting with early check-outs.
Check out departing guests using the hotel’s accounting system.
Taking payment from guests in the form of cash or credit cards.
Answering telephone inquiries promptly & professionally & transferring calls on.
Being a point of contact for guests should they have any queries
Doing brief tours of the hotels rooms and facilities.
Operating switchboard and directing calls appropriately.
Dealing with and resolving customer complaints.
Checking function sheets.
Managing group bookings for conferencing, the restaurant and accommodation.
Keeping up to date on all hotel products, services, pricing and promotional offer.
Completing the night auditing procedures with accuracy and attention to detail.
Maximise sales revenues through up selling and marketing programmes.
Provide information and literature about the hotel in person and via telephone.
Ensuring all relevant paperwork has been completed in order for a smooth hand-over at the end of your shift.
2013 September-2015 December Service Supervisor Marataba Safari Lodge
Duties
Supervising the waiters and barman
Serving tables, food and drinks
Beverage counting every day and crockery every month end
Training new staff members who joins our new team
(The company provided me with a professional training for service and drinks)
2013 March 15 -2013 August Waiter Marataba Safari Lodge
Duties
Serving food and drinks
Representing waiters in the meetings stating their requests to the management including the service equipment
2005-2012 December Computer and Cell phone Repairs Self Employed
Duties
Fixing computers, cell phones, installing windows and software installer
Education
2015 January-2016 December Tourism and Hospitality Management Certificate
(IQ Academy College)
Modules:
Introduction to Management
Travel Industry
Travel Destinations
Travel Documents
Hospitality Industry
Reception
2004 Passed Grade 11 (Senthibele Senior Secondary School)
Subjects:
Sepedi/African Language
English
Afrikaans
Economics
Business Economics
Accounting
Hobbies and interests
Reading, internet researches and singing
Computer skills
Opera system
Pan-strat system
Micros system
Microsoft outlook emails
Microsoft word
Microsoft excel
Microsoft power point
Reason for leaving: I’m looking for new challenges at work
Reference
Mr Dimakatso Tolo
Head Chef at Marataba Safari Lodge
Tel: 014-*******
Email: **@********.**.**
Mr Ernest Chaweka
Previous:
Lodge Manager at Marataba Safari Lodge
Now currently:
Finance/Assistant General Manager at Santuary Makanyane Safari Lodge
Tel: 014-*******
I’m currently earning R7490 monthly and my salary desire is R8500 to R9000 monthly