Reservations Supervisor

Highgate Hotels, LP; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Hotels, LP in New Orleans is seeking a Reservations Supervisor responsible for maximizing Rooms revenue through effective inventory management. The position involves overseeing daily Reservations Department activities and ensures compliance with hotel policies and Revenue Strategy programs.

Qualified candidates will hold a 4-year degree or have equivalent experience in a related field, with previous supervisory experience preferred. Strong communication skills and multitasking abilities are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or related experience in hotel industry.
• Experience in a supervisory role is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize room revenue through effective inventory management.
• Attend daily Revenue Strategy meetings.
• Ensure compliance with hotel policies on billing and accounts.

Skills

Revenue management

Communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Windows

PMS (OPERA)

Job description

Overview

The Reservations Supervisor is responsible for maximizing Rooms revenue through management of the hotel's room inventory, and for assisting in supervision of the day‑to‑day activities and duties of the Reservations Department.

Location

Situated at the end of famed Canal Street, The Westin New Orleans offers stunning views of the mighty Mississippi River and the French Quarter. Guests are just steps from the Shops at Canal Place and Harrah's Casino and a short walk to the excitement of Bourbon Street and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. The hotel features 462 rooms and suites, including a Presidential Suite, with Westin's signature Heavenly bedding, 34,000‑sq‑ft of event space, a fully equipped WestinWORKOUT fitness center, a lobby bar Observatory 11 with the best view of the French Quarter anywhere, and a new restaurant Bistro at the Bend.

Responsibilities

• Maximize room revenue and occupancy by reviewing status daily. Monitor selling status of house daily, such as: flash report, allowances, etc.
• Attend daily and weekly Revenue Strategy meetings.
• Follows the Revenue Strategy program according to SOP.
• Review arrivals report and daily flash report to ensure accuracy.
• Be completely competent in all PMS functions used by Reservations.
• Monitor competitors for occupancy and rate, and recommend changes based on findings.
• Be knowledgeable on property information (outlets, hours of operation, etc.) and ensure the staff is trained to communicate hotel information to callers.
• Comply with hotel policies on billing, routing, master accounts, A/R accounts and PM accounts.
• Ensure timely processing of travel agent checks.
• Control suite inventory.
• Maintain rate integrity program.
• Make weekly test calls according to hotel standards.
• Be knowledgeable about the uses and functions of, GDS FTCRS and OPERA.
• Ensure that Forecast is completed on a timely basis, according to SOP's.
• Maintain a professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication with managers, employees and other departments.
• Assist in preparation of monthly revenue and occupancy forecasting.
• Know the hotel's rate quoting standards.
• Complete weekly work schedule for reservation sales agents according to business forecast, payroll budget guidelines and productivity requirements.
• Process/correct daily payroll sheets.
• Follow and enforce all hotel credit policies.
• Understand and follow Revenue Strategy restrictions.
• Be familiar with all corporate sponsored programs such as airline mileage, Triple Upgrade, or VIP programs, and the standards and procedures for each. Ensure that staff is knowledgeable in understanding and implementing corporate programs.
• Update group information daily. Maintain and be familiar with future group blocks.
• Communicate availability/close outs to wholesalers.
• Monitor all V.I.P.'s, special guests and requests.
• Maintain required pars of all Reservations and stationary supplies.
• Review Reservations log book and Guest Request log on a daily basis.
• Maintain an organized and comprehensive filing system with documentation of reservations, reports, restrictions, etc.

Qualifications

• A 4-year college degree; or a 2-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or two to three years of experience in a hotel or related field required.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Must be proficient in Windows and company approved spreadsheets and word processing.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.
• Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
• Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.
• Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.
• Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes wearing the proper uniform and nametag.
• Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
• Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions.
• Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary.
• Must be able to understand and apply complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives.
• Must be able to cross-train in other hotel related areas.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.