Reservation Agent - InterContinental Jeddah ( Saudi nationality only )

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain is seeking an Entry-level Reservation Agent in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Responsibilities include managing guest room reservations and providing information on hotel services and local attractions. Ideal candidates should possess excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a charming personality. This full-time position offers opportunities to participate in community relations and ensure total guest satisfaction through responsive service.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle guest requests efficiently and courteously.
• Strong understanding of hotel services and local attractions.
• Capacity to up-sell and maximize room rates.

Responsibilities

• Handle guest room reservations, changes, and cancellations.
• Process information updates on changes and cancellations.
• Promote teamwork and quality service in daily communications.

Skills

Charming personality

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Knowledge of local attractions

Job description

Reservation Agent - InterContinental Jeddah ( Saudi nationality only )

Provide prompt, courteous and efficient handling of all requests for guest room reservations, changes, and cancellations in accordance with established standards and/or scripts. Respond to and provide information on hotel services, local attractions, travel directions, etc.

At InterContinental Hotels & Resorts® we want our guests to feel special, cosmopolitan and In the Know which means we need you to:

• Be charming by being approachable, having confidence and showing respect.
• Stay in the moment by understanding and anticipating guests’ needs, being attentive and taking ownership of getting things done.
• Make it memorable by being knowledgeable, sharing stories and showing your style to create moments that make people feel special.

Duties And Responsibilities

Our People

May assist with other duties as assigned such as running daily reports, e.g., cancellation, booking, or arrival reports.

Financial Returns

Book guest reservations for individuals and/or groups either by phone or within the hotel in accordance with established standards and scripts using the hotel’s reservations system; process reservations from the sales, reservations centers or travel agencies/wholesalers. Designate and apply appropriate travel agency commissions.

Up-sell rooms where possible according to established procedures to maximize hotel average room rate; utilize yield management strategies to ensure a full house whenever possible. Suggest alternate dates for sold-out periods.

Process cancellations, revisions and information updates on changes; process guest reservation requests for other hotels within the reservations system.

Stay abreast of current rates, rate changes and all promotions; assist in rooms forecasting. Complete daily logs according to established procedures.

Promote team work and quality service through daily communications and coordination with other departments. Notify sales of any group bookings.

Responsible Business

Participate in all community relations activities.

Guest Experience

Provide accurate information about the city and the surrounding attractions when asked by guests; mail hotel-specific information sheets and brochures to guests as requested.

Respond appropriately to guest complaints. Make appropriate service recovery gestures according to established guidelines in order to ensure total guest satisfaction. Communicate any outstanding guest requests or issues to management that may require additional monitoring or follow-up.

Location: Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Other

Industry: Hospitality