Reservation Agent

Fairmont Hotels and Resorts; Fatih; On-site; TRY 50,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Istanbul is seeking a Reservation Agent to provide outstanding service to guests. The ideal candidate has excellent English communication skills and prior customer service experience. Responsibilities include managing calls and utilizing reservation systems. This position offers opportunities for development and includes benefits such as health insurance and a transportation allowance.

Benefits

Complementary Health Insurance

Transportation Allowance

Talent development opportunities

Corporate Social Responsibility activities

Qualifications

• Previous customer related experience is an asset.
• Must possess outstanding guest services skills.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs.

Responsibilities

• Consistently offer professional, friendly, and engaging service.
• Process all external and internal calls.
• Maintain and monitor the 'Reservation' software system.

Skills

Good command of English

Outstanding guest services skills

Sophisticated verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities

Ability to work well under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Windows applications

Job description

Company Description

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Rising over the slopes of the Bosphorus, surveying centuries of history, yet silhouetted against the modern skyline of Istanbul, the Fairmont heritage of distinction and style comes to Istanbul, fusing with the city's storied history and traditions to bring guests an exceptional experience in the heart of one of the world's most talked about destinations.

Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is at once in touch with this fabulous city's past and part of its dynamic future, rising up from the heart of Istanbul's main business district. Offering sophisticated travelers 209 guest rooms with a diverse selection of restaurants and bars serving everything from elegantly crafted cocktails to exquisitely authentic Turkish cuisine. With 2,000 square meters of meeting and event space, Fairmont Quasar Istanbul is ideal for meeting and special events while the luxurious Fairmont Spa and state-of-the-art gym are the perfect places to relax and revitalize.

Job Description

Reservation Agent

Your knowledge of the hotel and the technical skill you display when responding to Guest telephone calls will prove you truly are a Fairmont professional. As a Reservation Agent, effective and engaging communication is the key when speaking to fellow Colleagues and Guests.

What is in it for you:

• Complementary Health Insurance, Transportation Allowance, talent development opportunities and Corporate Social Responsibility activities. You will also be eligible to use Heartist Rates among all Accor Hotels.

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Process all external and internal calls either by redirecting calls or assisting the caller
• Take ownership of the caller's request and ensure follow up according to the hotel's standards
• Have a sufficient working knowledge of all departments, in particular Housekeeping, Front Office and Engineering
• Maintain and monitor the "Reservation" software system
• Serve as a liaison for Guests requiring information relating to all aspects of the hotel
• Handle and distribute faxes, voice messages and written messages for internal and external Guests
• Follow department policies, procedures and service standards
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Your experience and skills include:

• Good command of English
• Previous customer related experience an asset
• Must possess outstanding guest services skills and sophisticated verbal communication skills
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible & reliable
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times

Additional Information

Your team and working environment:

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.

Note: Customization may be included for any specific local or legislative requirements, such as work permits

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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