Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 15 000 per month
Posted
25 Aug 2026
Closes
24 Sept 2026
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Guest Relations Officer - 5 Star Hospitality
Role Overview
A luxury hospitality operation is seeking a Guest Relations Officer to deliver polished, personalised service throughout the guest journey.
This position combines day-to-day delivery with accurate administration, timely follow-through and professional coordination with the people and teams who rely on the role.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of the following areas:
- Welcome guests and coordinate arrival, stay and departure experiences. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
- Respond to requests, resolve concerns and follow through on service recovery. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
- Communicate with lodge, reservations, housekeeping and operational teams. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
- Maintain accurate guest notes and uphold presentation standards. Maintain clear records, communicate progress and escalate exceptions promptly where required.
Requirements
Applicants should be able to demonstrate the following capabilities in a structured, deadline-driven working environment:
- Hospitality or guest-relations experience in a premium environment. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
- Warm, professional communication and strong service instincts. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
- Organised, discreet and comfortable working shifts. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
- Additional language skills and local-area knowledge are beneficial. Apply sound judgement, dependable follow-through and a collaborative working style.
Success Profile
Success in this role will come from combining technical or functional competence with sound organisation, clear communication, attention to detail and a consistent focus on quality, service and safe working practices.