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Reservations Agent

Avani

Dubai

On-site

AED 30,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Reservations Agent to enhance guest experiences and drive revenue through effective reservation management. In this dynamic role, you will uphold high standards of service, ensuring all guest requests are met and reservations are accurately processed. Your expertise in hotel operations and attention to detail will be crucial in maximizing guest satisfaction and achieving revenue targets. Join a vibrant team where your contributions will directly impact the guest experience and the hotel's success. If you are passionate about hospitality and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

  • Minimum three years' experience in hotel reservation and room divisions.
  • Familiar with hotel operations technology and distribution channels.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain effective office administrative procedures and adhere to SOPs.
  • Process all reservation requests within 24 hours and ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Customer Service
Upselling Techniques
Attention to Detail
Problem Solving

Education

Experience in Hotel Reservations
Experience in Front Office or Reservations

Tools

PMS (Property Management System)
RMS (Revenue Management System)

Job description

As Reservations Agent, you are expected to :

  1. Maintain effective office administrative procedures.
  2. Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
  3. Take personal responsibility for driving upselling and achieving set revenue targets by months.
  4. Be fully aware at all times of the Selling Strategy, rates, packages, groups, and booking status of the hotel.
  5. Process and respond within 24 hours to all reservation requests and inquiries according to company standards.
  6. Handle daily trace / follow-up reports according to departmental requirements.
  7. Check expected arrivals 1, 3, and 7 days prior according to SOP and reconfirm bookings.
  8. Safeguard and detect double-bookings, non-guaranteed bookings, filing errors, and other inaccuracies.
  9. Understand and apply hotel policies for no-shows, cancellations, credit, and pre-payment policies.
  10. Stay up to date with current information and data on the hotel product, including room types, rates, relative features and facilities, food and beverage outlets & promotions, spa and health club, and other services and facilities.
  11. Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product and service and guest satisfaction. Ensure all issues relating to guest satisfaction are raised, monitored, and followed up on a timely basis.
  12. Monitor daily arrivals by ensuring all guest requests are carried out, all realistic expectations are met, and reservations are honored.

Qualifications

  1. Three years' experience in hotel reservation and room divisions.
  2. At least one year of experience in the Front Office or Reservations department.
  3. Familiar with the hotel operations available technology (PMS & RMS) and all distribution channels.
  4. Understand the dynamics of regional & local markets, local competitors, and events of the destination.
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