GROUP RESERVATIONS COORDINATOR

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Training and Development
performance bonuses
Employee wellness programs

Job Description

This opportunity is with a distinguished hotel that prides itself on delivering exceptional guest experiences through comprehensive knowledge and professional service. The hotel is a well-established entity in the hospitality industry, featuring a wide range of guest accommodations, restaurants, and meeting facilities designed to meet the needs of diverse clientele. Known for its impeccable standards and attention to detail, the hotel ensures all guests receive courteous and efficient service from the moment they inquire about their stay or attend an event within its premises.

The position offered is for a Reservations Agent, a vital role responsible for managing group and individual reservations with accuracy and professionalism. This role demands detailed knowledge of hotel features including guest room types, rates, amenities, as well as restaurant concepts. The agent will handle a variety of tasks such as inputting accurate group reservations, managing rooming lists, collecting and distributing guest preferences, and assisting with inquiries both by telephone and in person. This role requires a skillful communicator who can work efficiently to provide prompt responses to guests and visitors, ensuring their needs are met while also promoting hotel packages and promotions.

A successful Reservations Agent needs to maintain thorough knowledge of daily group activities, meeting room locations, and any special requests to ensure flawless coordination with other hotel departments. This position also involves liaising with sales management to accommodate client changes and verify that all requests related to group bookings are fulfilled timely and accurately. Additionally, the agent must be adept at managing room availability, blocking special accommodations, and setting up detailed accounts for each reservation. The role is crucial to the seamless operation of group events and the overall guest experience, making attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment essential.

This is a full-time role that offers an engaging and dynamic work environment within the hospitality sector. It is suitable for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional guest service, possess strong organizational skills, and thrive in a collaborative workplace. The ideal candidate will have familiarity with hotel reservation systems and previous experience in customer-facing roles, ideally in hotels or resorts. They should be comfortable handling confidential guest information and sensitive hotel data, demonstrating discretion and professionalism at all times.

Overall, this position offers the chance to be part of a respected hotel brand, contribute to memorable guest stays, and develop a rewarding career in hospitality reservations and guest services. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth within the hotel group accompany this role, making it an attractive employment prospect for qualified applicants.

Job Requirements

  • High school graduate
  • Good command of the English language with ability to communicate clearly and pleasantly with guests in person and by telephone
  • Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
  • Ability to focus attention on details
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all guest information and pertinent hotel data
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems using good judgment

Job Qualifications

  • High school graduate
  • Good command of the English language with ability to communicate clearly and pleasantly with guests in person and by telephone
  • Ability to compute basic mathematical calculations
  • Ability to focus attention on details
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality of all guest information and pertinent hotel data
  • Ability to analyze and resolve problems using good judgment
  • College education or training in hospitality industry preferred
  • Previous experience as a reservations agent preferred
  • Fluency in a second language such as French, German, or Spanish desirable
  • Prior knowledge of telephone system desirable

Job Duties

  • Maintain complete knowledge of hotel features, services, hours of operations
  • Maintain complete knowledge of hotel restaurant concepts, menu price range, dress code, and ambiance
  • Maintain complete knowledge of hotel room types, numbers, layout, appointments, amenities, and locations
  • Maintain complete knowledge of hotel room rates, special packages, promotions, and room availability
  • Provide callers with accurate information on hotel facilities and services
  • Book reservations accurately and in a professional manner
  • Monitor room type availability
  • Hard-block special room requests including handicap accessible rooms and suites
  • Document and confirm reservations and cancellations
  • Block group rooms and follow through on designated requirements
  • Promote packages, promotions, and up-sell whenever possible
  • Set up accurate accounts for each reservation according to requirements
  • Communicate VIP and repeat guest arrivals to designated personnel
  • Communicate pertinent guest information to designated departments
  • Enter and manage group rooming lists including blocking group rooms, setting up group routing, and assisting sales
  • Review group cutoff dates for timely rooming list entries
  • Coordinate with sales management to implement client requests and changes
  • Collect guest preferences on each reservation call
  • Accommodate room changes expediently

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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