Switchboard Operator – Front Desk Support
AccorHotel · Cape Town
Job description
About the role
The Switchboard Operator ensures all telephone communications and guest requests are handled promptly and professionally at The Pullman Hotel. Working 24/7, you will be the first point of contact for guests, helping to create memorable stays.
Key responsibilities
- Answer all incoming calls, apply corporate governance standards, and transfer calls to the appropriate department.
- Receive in‑house guest requests, log them, and forward to the relevant service area while ensuring timely follow‑up.
- Manage wake‑up call and restaurant reservation requests using the SPA system.
- Maintain up‑to‑date telephone extension lists and handle special deliveries or celebrations for guests.
- Participate in emergency procedures, answer emergency lines, and coordinate communication during evacuations.
- Receive and distribute faxes for guests, tenants, and internal departments.
- Perform general administrative duties such as filing, preparing arrival paperwork, and updating email lists.
Required profile
- Previous experience in a Front Office or Call Center role within a hotel.
- Excellent communication skills in English; additional languages are a plus.
- Strong computer literacy and familiarity with Opera PMS or similar systems.
- Polished telephone etiquette and a calm, courteous demeanor under pressure.
- Passion for delivering exceptional guest service and exceeding expectations.
Required skills
- IRIS telephone system.
- Fidelio telephone system.
- Microsoft Office applications.
- Opera PMS (or similar property management system).
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AccorHotel
Cape Town