Host 
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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy™, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn. 

Sparkling in warm Indian Ocean, on a private peninsula wrapped in ribbons of sand, One&Only Le Saint Géran is a vibrant tropical playground where the marvels of Mauritius are revealed in ultimate style. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About the Role

The Host is responsible for converting our guests' wishes and needs into reality by coordinating with all the departments of the resort, ensuring that all requests are fulfilled and that guests' expectations are exceeded in a timely and efficient manner. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To schedule minimum 1 meeting per day with guests, at guest preferred time and place, to go through the itinenary of the day and of the next day, to get feedback and requests/changes among others.  
• To use the company smartphone as communication tool (own personal devices are not allowed) and to maintain the standardised use of communication as established by the Resort. 
• To share guests' preferences with all colleagues and to ensure that they are actionable.
• To assign guests' amenities based on preferences. 
• To always action incidents within 15 minutes. 
• To immediately initiate resolution process for any negative feedback and issues by communicating to all departments through the ALICE system. 

• To ensure that no guest leaves unhappily but safely with the best impression and the most appropriate farewell amenity.

• To always act as 'Brand Ambassador', even outside the resort.
• To be knowledgeable about all the aspects of the resort, its surrounding area, services, and offerings as well as of the Kerzner resorts worldwide.
• To follow all Hygiene and Safety measures as dictated by both the Local Government and the Resort.
• To complete the Host's Daily Log in ALICE platform.
• To  inspect arriving guestrooms after housekeeping services.
• To inspect and sanitise all equipment that the guests may need in order to ease their stay.
• To ensure special requests are met prior guest arrival.
• To greet and to provide In-Room Check-in to all guests.
• To follow luggage standards as per the procedure.
• To coordinate and to ensure guests' services such as Spa appointments, dining reservations or activities bookings, among others.
• To coordinate, daily, the cleaning time frames as requested by guests and to ensure housekeeping services are performed within those exact time frames.
• To provide all accurate and appropriate information to the guests in-house in a timely manner.
• To have a good knowledge of all in-room system and items such as TV, Wi-Fi, Speakers, Coffee Machine, etc. in order to assist the guests efficiently.
• To offer and perform, if agreed, personalised services such as packing and unpacking, tidying up guests'belongings, clothes' pressing, laundry management, shoes shining, among others.
• To create extra-special moments for guests at every opportunity, including recognising celebrations such as birthdays and anniversaries, among others.
• To monitor guests' whereabouts and agenda, while at the resort, in order to ensure an appropriate and timely response to any last-minute request.
• To have a comprehensive understanding of all outlets, opening hours, menus, amenities, activities (both on property and offsite).
• To report 'Lost and Found' property according to Policy and Procedure.
• To ensure glassware, chinaware and cutlery in the rooms are clean, stain-free and displayed as per standard.
• To deliver guests' folios and confirmation letters to guestrooms.
• To coordinate and to ensure that Maintenance requests and repairs are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• To conduct a pre-shift briefing under the supervision of a departmental leader.
• To respond to guests' calls for Host Service within 10 minutes.
• To maintain confidentiality and privacy of all guests.
• To coordinate the delivery of any item requested by the guests, in coorperation of the other departments.
• To prepare coffee station accordingly to guest preferences.

About you

The desired qualification for this role is at least a Higher School Certificate and a National Certificate level 3 in Front Office. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in the same role in an international ultra-luxury resort and must be fluent in written and spoken English and French.

Position open for locals only

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.