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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Front Office Receptionist in Harrismith, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
Overview
This Front Office Receptionist role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Harrismith. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Harrismith teams, and the new Front Office Receptionist will feel that from the first week.
Where You’ll Work
The environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.
Equally, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Harrismith site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Career Growth
Career progression for this hospitality jobs role in Harrismith depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Harrismith team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
A Typical Day
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
Notably, the Harrismith office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
Key Responsibilities
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Drive guest satisfaction scores and online review ratings
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Willing to follow the company’s lawful uniform, hygiene and safety policy on shift
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.