Reservations Agent

Maryborough Hotel; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and development opportunities

Free staff parking

Staff room discounts

Job summary

The Maryborough Hotel in County Cork is seeking an experienced Reservations Agent for a full-time role. You will handle bookings from initial contact through to arrival, including wedding room bookings as part of the responsibilities.

Key duties include handling reservations across channels, processing changes, and maximizing room revenue with upselling strategies. The role requires a calm, organised customer‑focused approach in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel reservations experience.
• Experience using Hotsoft.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage reservations via phone, email, and booking platforms.
• Process new bookings, amendments, cancellations, and special requests.
• Issue booking confirmations and respond to guest inquiries.

Skills

Reservations experience

Hotsoft

English fluency

Administrative skills

Tools

Hotsoft

Job description

The Maryborough Hotel is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Reservations Agent to join our team on a full-time basis, working 5 days over 7.

If you have a passion for hospitality, enjoy creating memorable guest experiences, and have a strong eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you!

Your Role

As a Reservations Agent, you will play an important role in delivering an exceptional guest journey, from the moment a booking is made through to arrival. This role incorporates being the main contact for Wedding Room bookings, a rewarding part of the role.

Key responsibilities include

• Managing reservations via phone, email, and third-party booking platforms
• Processing new bookings, amendments, cancellations, and special requests
• Issuing booking confirmations and responding promptly to guest enquiries
• Maximising room revenue through effective sales and upselling techniques
• Reviewing daily arrivals, departures, occupancy levels, and forecasts
• Coordinating VIP and repeat guest requirements to ensure a personalised experience
• Supporting the onboarding, training, and development of new team members

What We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will be an experienced hotel reservations professional who is confident, organised, and passionate about delivering excellent service.

Essential requirements

• Previous hotel reservations experience
• Experience using Hotsoft
• Fluent written and spoken English
• Strong administrative and computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, professional, and detail-oriented approach
• A genuine passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction

What We Offer

We believe in recognising and rewarding our team, and offer:

• Competitive salary
• Training and development opportunities
• Free staff parking
• Attractive room discounts for family and friends
• The opportunity to work as part of a welcoming and professional hospitality team

If you’re an experienced Reservations Agent looking for your next opportunity and would like to be part of the team at The Maryborough Hotel, we’d love to hear from you.