Receptionist – Hospitality
2026-02-25T15:45:21+00:00
Emerge Egress Consulting
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https://emergeegressconsulting.com/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Admin & Office, Customer Service, Restaurant & Hospitality
2026-03-06T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Objective
Our client, a reputable hospitality establishment, is seeking a confident, personable, and detail-oriented Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for guests and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a seamless front office experience by ensuring professional guest engagement, efficient communication, and smooth coordination of daily reception operations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome and Receive guests courteously and professionally
- Facilitate guest arrival and departure processes in accordance with front office procedures.
- Handle guest enquiries, requests, and concerns, escalating issues when necessary.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and front desk communication efficiently.
- Provide accurate information regarding hotel services, facilities, and policies.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, security, and other departments to enhance guest experience
- Maintain up-to-date guest records, reservations, and front office documentation.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of meeting rooms and hotel facilities.
- Ensure the reception and front office areas are clean, organised, and presentable at all times.
- Provide general administrative support related to front office operations.
- Assist with transport arrangements and other services when required.
- Uphold hotel service standards and operational guidelines
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Diploma in Front Office, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communication or related area.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- At least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Experience working in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
- Welcome and Receive guests courteously and professionally
- Facilitate guest arrival and departure processes in accordance with front office procedures.
- Handle guest enquiries, requests, and concerns, escalating issues when necessary.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and front desk communication efficiently.
- Provide accurate information regarding hotel services, facilities, and policies.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, security, and other departments to enhance guest experience
- Maintain up-to-date guest records, reservations, and front office documentation.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of meeting rooms and hotel facilities.
- Ensure the reception and front office areas are clean, organised, and presentable at all times.
- Provide general administrative support related to front office operations.
- Assist with transport arrangements and other services when required.
- Uphold hotel service standards and operational guidelines
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Diploma in Front Office, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communication or related area.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- At least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Experience working in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage
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Vacancy title:
Receptionist – Hospitality
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Admin & Office, Customer Service, Restaurant & Hospitality]
Jobs at:
Emerge Egress Consulting
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, March 6 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, February 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Role Objective
Our client, a reputable hospitality establishment, is seeking a confident, personable, and detail-oriented Receptionist to serve as the first point of contact for guests and visitors. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering a seamless front office experience by ensuring professional guest engagement, efficient communication, and smooth coordination of daily reception operations.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Welcome and Receive guests courteously and professionally
- Facilitate guest arrival and departure processes in accordance with front office procedures.
- Handle guest enquiries, requests, and concerns, escalating issues when necessary.
- Manage incoming calls, emails, and front desk communication efficiently.
- Provide accurate information regarding hotel services, facilities, and policies.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, security, and other departments to enhance guest experience
- Maintain up-to-date guest records, reservations, and front office documentation.
- Assist with scheduling and coordination of meeting rooms and hotel facilities.
- Ensure the reception and front office areas are clean, organised, and presentable at all times.
- Provide general administrative support related to front office operations.
- Assist with transport arrangements and other services when required.
- Uphold hotel service standards and operational guidelines
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Job Specifications and Qualifications
- Diploma in Front Office, Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Communication or related area.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- At least 2 years relevant work experience.
- Experience working in the hospitality industry will be an added advantage
Key Competencies
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective problem-solving abilities
- Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: associate degree
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