Reservations Officer

21c Museum Hotels; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Dubai is seeking a Reservations Officer to deliver exceptional guest experiences. In this role, you will be responsible for booking room reservations, assisting guests with inquiries, and maximizing revenue through effective up-selling. Ideal candidates should have at least a year of hotel experience, be fluent in English, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a dynamic team at this exquisite venue where luxury meets urban sophistication.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year relevant experience in a hotel.
• Ability to work well in a fast paced environment.
• Experience with hotel reservation systems.

Responsibilities

• Offer exceptional, friendly and engaging service.
• Maximize revenue through up-selling.
• Assist guests with information and special requests.
• Manage room reservation requests and updating system information.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Strong interpersonal skills

Problem solving abilities

Fluency in English

Tools

Opera

Job description

Company Description

Sofitel Dubai Downtown

French luxury and local cuisine in the world's most exciting city

Located in the heart of Downtown Dubai, with immediate proximity to The Dubai Mall and 10 minutes away from City Walk, Sofitel Dubai Downtown is an idyllic oasis that blends urban sophistication with refined luxury, features air‑conditioned rooms and free private parking. The rooms come with a flat‑screen TV with satellite channels. Certain rooms include a sitting area where you can relax. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom.

Sofitel Dubai Downtown is a luxury 5‑star Dubai hotel combines French elegance and contemporary sophistication. It's 31 floors ofartfully designedroomsandsuitesin addition to, chic restaurants, trendy bars and infinity pool terrace boast spectacular views over the Dubai skyline and Arabian Gulf.

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Job Description

Reservations Officer

You are the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. As a Reservations Officer, you will make our guests feel welcome and reflect the exceptional experience they have when they arrive!

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer exceptional, friendly and engaging service
• Ensure the best selection for the guest and ensure revenue is maximized through up‑selling
• Recommend property facilities and assist guests with information and special requests
• Book room reservation requests, enter rooming lists, and update accurate information in the system

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• With at least 1 year relevant and similar work experience in a hotel
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Prior experience working with Opera or a related system
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Fluency in English, additional languages are a plus
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team.