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

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

About:

This position is offered by a distinguished hotel chain known for its commitment to exceptional guest experiences and outstanding hospitality services. With a reputation for luxury accommodations, top-notch dining options, and a welcoming atmosphere, the company excels in hosting a broad range of events from intimate meetings to large-scale group gatherings. Leveraging years of industry expertise, this hotel brand focuses on innovation within guest services and operational excellence, making it a preferred destination for business and leisure travelers alike. Employees in this organization benefit from a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional growth, diversity, and inclusion. The company employs adva... 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 reservation 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 ability to forecast, track, and manage group pickup and dining commitments
  • Proven team player with 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 meet established deadlines
  • Must regularly lift and move up to 30 pounds, and have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, kneel and balance
  • Ability to work indoors in climate-controlled environment exposed to noise, dust and smoke

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business or related field preferred
  • Minimum 2-4 years of experience in hotel reservations, group sales, or event coordination
  • Strong knowledge of property management and reservation systems
  • Experience with Opera, Open Table, SevenRooms preferred
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage heavy workloads efficiently
  • Strong analytical and forecasting abilities
  • Experience collaborating with multiple departments
  • Technical knowledge of Food and Beverage management systems preferred
  • Technical knowledge of data analytics systems preferred
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Expertise in Word, Excel, and Encore/Spirit
  • Understanding of rooms merchandising and yield management processes
  • Supervisory experience

Job Duties

  • Manage and oversee all group reservation requests from inquiry through final departure, including both room blocks and dining arrangements
  • Review and input group contracts, ensuring accuracy in room blocks, rates, dining commitments, billing, and concessions
  • Partner with the Food & 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&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 (pick up reports, forecast, rooming list, 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 customers at file turnover
  • Maintain relationships with customers up to arrival, handling 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
  • Possess expert knowledge of Word, Excel and Encore/Spirit
  • Exhibit excellent multi-tasking, organizational, and 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
  • Provide excellent customer service interfaces
  • Understand rooms merchandising and yield management processes
  • Greet and welcome clients, lead room tours if necessary
  • Participate in all group and pre-arrival meetings including BEO and pre-conferences
  • Supervise Group Reservations Coordinators.

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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