Central Reservations Manager EMEA

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Central Reservations Manager to lead their Reservations Sales Team in London. This pivotal role involves aligning strategic goals, fostering a sales-driven culture, and maximizing occupancy and revenue across multiple properties. With a commitment to exceptional service, the company offers a collaborative environment that promotes continual learning and development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, along with a proven track record in senior reservations roles. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and offers generous benefits, including discounted rates and fully funded apprenticeship programs.

Benefits

Discounted staff rates

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare plans

Referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Programme

Extra birthday day off

Post-probation bonuses

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior reservations role in multi-property environments.
• Exceptional leadership and analytical skills with a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Reservations Sales Team and elevate reservations strategy.
• Maximise occupancy and revenue while ensuring high productivity.

Skills

Senior reservations experience

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Knowledge of PMS and reservations systems

Tools

PMS

Reservations systems

Job description

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Central Reservations Manager EMEA, London

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Client:

Frasers Hospitality

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

01173429c990

Job Views:

9

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

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Job Description:

Role: Central Reservations Manager - EU - Frasers Hospitality
Salary: Competitive Salary, Generous Company Benefits, Training & Development
Location: London - Hybrid working (4 days in the office, 1 day working from home)

Frasers Hospitality, a member of Frasers Property Group, is a global hospitality leader. As the world’s leading brand in serviced apartments and hotel residences, we deliver gold standard hospitality in cities across Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Our staff are connected through shared values: collaborative, real, respectful, and progressive. We foster a culture of continual learning and development.

We own and operate 7 properties in the UK, including Fraser Suites, Fraser Place, and Fraser Residence in London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow, providing guests with luxurious experiences for both short and long stays.

We are recruiting for the newly created role of Central Reservations Manager, who will lead our Reservations Sales Team, elevate our reservations strategy, and oversee our centralised reservations office.

Responsibilities of the Central Reservations Manager include:

• Align strategic goals of the Reservations Sales Office with company objectives.
• Implement consistent workflows across regions and properties.
• Foster a sales-driven culture, set performance targets, and ensure high productivity.
• Maximise occupancy, rates, and revenue to meet targets.
• Adjust operations based on business demands.
• Conduct performance reviews and staff development.
• Handle complex inquiries and complaints efficiently.
• Collaborate with Revenue, Distribution, and Marketing teams.
• Oversee VIP bookings, long-stay, and group contracts.
• Manage team schedules and workstreams.
• Maintain SOPs and reservation systems.
• Build guest relationships and gather feedback for improvements.
• Coordinate with GMs and ensure alignment across teams.
• Ensure compliance with reporting, audits, and performance feedback.
• Identify new opportunities and foster inter-departmental collaboration.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior reservations role, preferably in multi-property, multi-market environments.
• Languages: English fluent; German and/or French highly desirable.
• Experience with organizational change and restructuring.
• Strong knowledge of PMS, reservations systems, and hotel operations.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to drive performance and lead teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, independent, and proactive.
• Strategic thinker with resilience and ability to work under pressure.
• Willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.

Additional benefits include:

• Discounted staff and friends & family rates.
• Fully funded apprenticeship programs.
• High street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, healthcare plans, referral bonuses, Employee Assistance Programme, extra birthday day off.
• Post-probation bonuses, life assurance.

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Frasers Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.