Guest Experience Agent
One&Only Resorts · Cape Town, Western Cape
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- The Guest Service Agent efficiently manages all internal and external calls, emails, and guest requests while acting as the main liaison between guests and resort departments. The role coordinates pre-arrival arrangements, creates itineraries, makes reservations and bookings, and ensures all guest requests are communicated, monitored, and completed according to One&Only Brand Standards. The position requires excellent customer service, communication, multitasking, problem-solving, and proficiency in Microsoft Office, ALICE, Opera Cloud, SAGA, SevenRooms, OpenTable, and ReviewPro Guest Messaging Hub GMH.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Development
- Carry out assigned tasks with honesty, transparency, and integrity.
- Maintain professional relationships with guests and colleagues.
- Communicate effectively and support a collaborative team environment.
- Participate in team meetings, inductions, and pre-shift briefings.
- Assist with workflow planning and capacity management to ensure optimal guest service coverage.
Product
- Act as a One&Only Brand Ambassador.
- Adhere to company ethics, anti-bribery policies, SOPs, quality standards, and brand standards.
- Maintain confidentiality, workplace discipline, and company philosophy.
Operations
- Manage, coordinate, and follow up on all guest requests through ALICE, phone, radio, email, and GMH.
- Create itineraries and arrange restaurant reservations, spa appointments, activities, and transportation.
- Inform departments of pre-arrival requests and maintain guest preferences, allergies, and profiles in SAGA.
- Manage Refreshment Centre requests, Lost & Found shipments, airport luggage follow-up, third-party amenities, and wake-up calls.
- Respond to guest requests within required service standards.
- Update guest incidents, profiles, affiliations, and room information in OPERA CLOUD and SAGA.
- Monitor Rooms Management in OPERA and support Front Office/Concierge when required.
- Maintain accurate handovers and communicate pending tasks.
- Demonstrate full knowledge of room categories, property facilities, dining venues, events, activities, amenities, and local attractions.
- Maintain professional communication with guests via telephone, email, and GMH.
- Follow all operational procedures, communication standards, PPE, grooming, hygiene, safety, and company policies.
Quality
- Coordinate guest requests between Front Office, Housekeeping, and other departments.
- Contact guests prior to arrival, ensure special requests are fulfilled, and personalize the guest experience.
- Support spa, dining, activity, and amenity coordination.
- Ensure prompt response to guest issues through ALICE or telephone.
- Deliver exceptional telephone and email etiquette, answer calls within 3 rings, and respond to Guest Service requests within established timeframes.
- Improve guest satisfaction through effective complaint handling, problem resolution, and personalized service.
Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements
- Education: High School completed University Degree optional.
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in a similar role.
- Language: English 90% proficiency.
- Systems: Microsoft Office, OPERA PMS, ALICE, SAGA, SevenRooms, OpenTable, ReviewPro GMH.
- Key Skills: Organized, multitasking, analytical, customer-oriented, strong interpersonal skills, excellent telephone etiquette, positive attitude, mental agility, and ability to work well under pressure.