Group Reservations & Group Dining Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $40,600.00 - $66,900.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional Development

Job Description

This job opportunity is with a distinguished hospitality establishment specializing in hotel accommodations and group event services. Renowned for its commitment to guest satisfaction and operational excellence, the company has built a reputation as a premier provider in the hospitality industry. The organization prioritizes attentive service and innovative solutions to create memorable experiences for their guests in both lodging and dining facilities. As an integral player in the group reservation and event coordination sector, this establishment supports dynamic interaction across multiple departments to deliver seamless and successful group experiences.

The Group Reservations Manager plays a pivotal role within this e... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management business or related field preferred
  • Minimum 2-4 years of hotel reservations group sales or event coordination experience
  • Strong knowledge of property management systems and reservations systems
  • Experience with Opera Open Table SevenRooms preferred
  • Excellent communication organizational and negotiation skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to forecast track and manage group pickup and dining commitments
  • Team players with proven ability to collaborate across multiple departments
  • Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal state and local regulations
  • Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines
  • Must regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds and must have ability to push pull reach bend twist kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces
  • Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise dust and smoke

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management Business or related field preferred
  • Minimum 2-4 years of hotel reservations group sales or event coordination experience
  • Strong knowledge of property management systems and reservations systems including Opera Open Table SevenRooms preferred
  • Excellent communication organizational and negotiation skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to forecast track and manage group pickup and dining commitments
  • Team player with proven ability to collaborate across multiple departments

Job Duties

  • Manage and oversee all group reservation requests from inquiry through final departure including room blocks and dining arrangements
  • Review and input group contracts ensuring accuracy in room blocks rates dining commitments billing and concessions
  • Partner with Food and Beverage and Events teams to coordinate group dining requests including pre-set menus restaurant buyouts and dietary requirements
  • Monitor group pickup adjust room and dining inventory and released unused space in coordination with Revenue Management and F and B Leadership
  • Serve as the primary contact for group coordinators and clients regarding reservations rooming lists dining schedules and changes
  • Communicate group details effectively with internal departments Front Office Housekeeping Catering Restaurants Finance
  • Ensure deposits pre-payments and billing instructions for both rooms and dining are accurate and processed according to contract
  • Collaborate with Sales and Revenue teams to maximize occupancy and restaurant revenue while minimizing group wash
  • Prepare and distribute group-related reports including pick up reports forecast rooming list and dining reservations
  • Train and support reservation associates on group booking and dining procedures
  • Ensure compliance with brand standards company policies and guest data privacy requirements
  • Resolve guest and client issues related to group reservations or dining in a timely and professional manner
  • Establish initial contact with customer at file turnover
  • Maintain relationship with customer up to arrival for all matters pertaining to guest room usage including obtaining no-show and wash history managing changes to rooming lists and tracking inventory for individual calling groups
  • Prepare and submit group rooms recap reports including tracking posting of group comps and rebate commission calculations
  • Expert knowledge of Word Excel and Encore Spirit
  • Excellent multi-tasking and organizational skills
  • Excellent time-management skills
  • Monitor cutoff dates to prevent unauthorized bookings at group rates
  • Review arrival departure patterns room block details and rates to ensure accurate system input
  • Serve as liaison between reservations and meeting planners and tour operators
  • Manually charge deposits when automated rules are incorrect manage PM accounts and coordinate credit card authorizations with Accounting
  • Run daily arrival reports to confirm billing accuracy resolve issues and manage special requests
  • Excellent customer service and interface skills
  • Understanding of rooms merchandising and yield management processes
  • Greet and welcome clients to the property lead room tours if sales or hotel management is not available
  • Partake in all meetings related to group and pre-arrival including BEO pre-con and more

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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