Assistant Reservation Manager

La Cigale Hotel Managed by Accor is a prestigious five-star luxury hotel situated in the dynamic center of Doha, Qatar. Recognized as a prominent landmark for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers 225 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, nine exceptional dining and entertainment outlets—including two nightlife venues and outdoor seating areas—two modern ballrooms, a 490 sqm gymnasium, a 20-meter indoor swimming pool, and a full-service deluxe spa. Designed as an urban sanctuary, La Cigale blends contemporary sophistication with world-class hospitality. Conveniently located in central Doha, the hotel is just a 2-minute walk from Al Sadd Metro Station and a 30-minute drive from Hamad International Airport, offering seamless access to the city’s commercial and cultural hubs. As part of Accor, a global leader in hospitality, La Cigale Hotel is committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences while fostering an inclusive and growth-driven environment for its team.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

Why work for Accor?

• We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. 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.
  By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

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• Assist in managing the daily operations of the reservations department.

• Ensure all reservations are accurately entered, updated, and communicated to relevant departments.

• Monitor room availability, rate codes, booking restrictions, and overbooking strategies.

• Manage group reservations, including rooming lists, cut-off dates, and special requirements.

• Handle VIP, repeat guest, and special request bookings with extra care.

• Support revenue strategies by maximizing occupancy and average daily rate (ADR).

• Coordinate with the Director of Revenue on forecasting, yield management, and pricing updates.

• Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling, and promotions.

• Respond promptly and professionally to guest inquiries via phone, email, or online platforms.

• Address and resolve guest concerns regarding reservations, billing, or room allocations.

• Maintain strong relationships with travel agents, corporate clients, and OTA partners.

• Assist in training, supervising, and evaluating reservations staff.

• Ensure team adherence to hotel policies, service standards, and data accuracy.

• Support scheduling and workflow planning.

• Ensure the effective use of PMS, CRS, channel managers, and OTA extranets.

• Monitor booking trends and support preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reservation reports.

• Maintain accuracy of room inventory and system configurations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in hotel reservations or front office; supervisory experience is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of PMS (e.g., Opera).

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

• Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reservation-related technologies.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

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