Reservations Agent

Accor; Amwaj Islands; On-site; BHD 9,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conservation focus

Exclusive rewards

Local culture & heritage

Global development opportunities

Collaborative team

Social initiatives

Job summary

Accor's Mantis Collection is seeking a Reservations Agent to deliver exceptional guest experiences during the pre-opening phase. You will manage reservations, communicate across channels, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

The role emphasizes English and Arabic communication, proficiency with PMS and MS Office, and a dedication to personalized service in a dynamic hospitality setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; hospitality training is a plus.
• Experience: Reservations or customer service roles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; English and Arabic is a plus.
• Computer proficiency with reservation systems and Microsoft Office.
• Customer-centric approach focused on guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage guest reservations across phone, email and online channels with accuracy.
• Serve as central contact for guest inquiries and hotel services.
• Enter reservation details into PMS and update availability, rates, and payments.
• Assist guests with inquiries and special requests.
• Coordinate with Sales, Front Desk and Housekeeping.
• Upsell room categories, packages and promotions.

Skills

Reservation systems

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

English & Arabic

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Property Management System (PMS)

Job description

Company Description

Mantis is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways, and curated eco-resorts located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate. Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escap, or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

Job Description

Reservations Agent

This pivotal role involves creating exceptional guest experiences. Your responsibilities revolve around managing reservations with precision, ensuring effective communication channels, and providing top-notch customer service. In this dynamic position, you will be at the forefront of guest interactions, contributing significantly to the success of our pre-opening phase.

What Is In It For You

• Engage in conservation efforts and help preserve wildlife.
• Enjoy sustainable adventures with exclusive rewards.
• Celebrate locality and heritage in a vibrant community.
• Advance your career with global development opportunities.
• Drive change through impactful social initiatives.
• Collaborate with a passionate, innovative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Reservation Management: Handle guest reservations through various channels, including phone, email, and online platforms, ensuring accuracy and adherence to policies.
• Communication Hub: Serve as a central point of contact for guest inquiries, providing information on room availability, rates, and hotel services. Respond promptly to emails and other communication channels.
• Booking Process: Facilitate the booking process by entering reservation details accurately into the Property Management System (PMS). Update room availability, rates, and payment information.
• Guest Assistance: Assist guests with inquiries, special requests, and provide information on hotel amenities. Ensure a personalized and memorable experience for each guest.
• Collaboration with Departments: Work closely with various departments, including Sales, Front Desk, and Housekeeping, to coordinate guest requests, room assignments, and other requirements.
• Communication Enhancement: Enhance communication strategies to streamline the reservation process and improve guest satisfaction. Provide clear and concise information to guests and internal teams.
• Upselling and Promotion: Identify opportunities for upselling room categories, packages, and promotions to maximize revenue and enhance the guest experience.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent; additional hospitality training is a plus.
• Experience: Previous experience in reservations or customer service roles.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in English and Arabic is a plus.
• Computer Proficiency: Familiarity with reservation systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Dedication to providing exceptional customer service and creating positive guest experiences.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor's limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

About Mantis Collection:

Mantis is a boutique hospitality group that was founded by conservationist Adrian Gardiner in 2000, with its main focus predominantly in Africa and the Middle East. Mantis grew from Adrian's vision to restore and rewild degraded farmland which he developed into a widely-acclaimed Private Game Reserve. This was the first private game reserve in the Eastern Cape and the beginning of eco-tourism in a poverty-stricken province that had few opportunities outside of commercial farming. Adrian and the Mantis team successfully created a place where man and nature could co-exist sustainably. From this initial success, the Mantis model was then developed worldwide, understanding that consumers could use the Mantis portfolio as a mark of quality, consistency and character. Today the diverse portfolio of handpicked properties links up to create travel journeys, which offer guests the opportunity to experience the essence of the location in a setting of tailored luxury. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

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