Reservations Agent
Parklane Hotels LtdJOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Reservations Agent
Department: Sales and Marketing
Reports to: Business Development Manager
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Responsible of facilitating service to the guests to the set standards, in line with hotel policy achieving the highest possible guest satisfaction.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, fax, or mail.
- Identify guest reservation needs and determine appropriate room type.
- Verify availability of room type and rate. Explain guarantee, special rate, and cancellation policies to callers.
- Accommodate and document special requests.
- Answer questions about property facilities/services and room accommodations.
- Follow sales techniques to maximize revenue.
- Input and access data in reservation system.
- Indicate special room reservation types (e.g., complimentary rooms, employee discounts, travel agent inspection rates, and wholesale reservations) by inputting the correct code and rate into the reservation system.
- Follow proper escalation procedures when addressing guest concerns.
- Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
- Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests' service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
- Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
- Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
- Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- To attend any meeting or training sessions as required by management.
To be conversant with:
- The Hotel Fire Procedures
- The Hotel Security Procedures
- The Hotel facilities and attractions
- The Hotel Health and Safety Policy and Procedures
- Hotel operation standards and departmental procedures
- Methods of payment accepted by the Company (cash handling staff only)
- Current Licensing regulations (Food and Beverage Service department only)
To adhere to the company’s policies and procedures for quality, environment and food safety.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate or equivalent. (Degree in hotel management is a plus)
- 2+ years’ experience in Reservations in the Hospitality Industry
- Excellent Knowledge of English Language (Greek & Russian Language is a plus)
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel, Word, Outlook)
- Excellent knowledge of Hotel Reservations System
- Customer-centric
Apply now by sending your CV to [email protected]