Reservations Specialist

Recruiter:

Wild Dreams Hospitality

Job Ref:

WDH002610/Nuret

Date posted:

Monday, September 21, 2026

Location:

Greater Addo, South Africa

SUMMARY:
A luxury hospitality property in the Addo area, Eastern Cape, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented RESERVATIONS SPECIALIST to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
This is a key operational role for a polished, guest-focused hospitality professional who takes pride in delivering a seamless reservations experience from the first point of contact through to arrival. The successful candidate will bring strong communication skills, solid reservations system knowledge, and the ability to manage a busy bookings operation accurately and efficiently in a live-in environment. Core Criteria: Proven experience in a reservations role within a luxury lodge, hotel, or hospitality establishment Strong knowledge of reservations systems and booking platforms Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a warm, professional manner High attention to detail and accuracy in processing bookings, confirmations, and guest correspondence Ability to manage multiple bookings and enquiries simultaneously under pressure Strong organisational and administrative skills Guest-focused with the ability to deliver a personalised and professional experience from first contact Computer literate with solid Microsoft Office skills Flexible and reliable with a strong work ethic Comfortable living and working in a remote environment Core Responsibilities: Manage all incoming reservations enquiries across all channels, including email, phone, and online booking platforms Process bookings accurately and timeously, issuing confirmations and pro forma invoices as required Maintain an up-to-date and accurate reservations system at all times Communicate guest preferences, special requirements, and arrival details to all relevant departments Handle booking amendments, cancellations, and no-shows in line with property policies Build and maintain strong relationships with agents, operators, and direct guests Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly occupancy and reservations reports for management Support the wider operations team with administrative tasks as required Ensure all guest correspondence is professional, accurate, and reflects the property's brand standards Remuneration & Benefits: Live-in position 6 \/ 2 days work cycle 21 days annual leave per annum Provident fund Meals not included

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