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Front Office Practical Trainee Required

Front Office Practical Trainee Required
The Park Inn Sandton hotel, is looking for an Intern/Trainee in the Front Office department.
We are looking for you that have the possibility to do an Internship in our department for 6 months.
As a trainee / Intern in our front office you will participate in the daily operations of the front office department.
You will conduct the following tasks:
·         Learn the procedures of checking in and out of groups and individual guests
·         Procedures of reservations, credit policies, VIP cashier and security
·         Advance booking
·         Participate in administrative routines
·         Telephone skills
·         Guest Relation
·         After the introductory training program, the trainee should work as any other new Front Office Clerk
We are looking for a person that:
·         Is motivated
·         Customer orientated and friendly
·         Is a team player
·         Have good command of English + another language
·         Is flexible and have the ability to work in stressful situations
·         Is a true “hospitality ambassador” with a genuine “Yes I Can!” attitude.
·         Should be currently studying at Hotel School


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