Reservations Officer

Sofitel Singapore City Centre, an iconic hotel which opens in October 2017 will form part of a mixed-use development at Tanjong Pagar Centre, a multi-billion dollar development, which will become Singapore’s tallest building at 290 meters set around landscaped parkland and direct MRT station access.

The 223-room Sofitel Singapore City Centre will offer chic designed rooms, 4 Food and Beverage options, a ballroom, and several meeting rooms, fitness and pool facilities.

• Responsible for handling telephone enquiries, accepting reservations and subsequently inputting it into the system.
• Report directly to the Assistant Reservations Manager
• Be well versed in Resavison and Vouch
• Work closely with all Front Office and Sales & Marketing providing lead advice and constant "feedback" concerning both enquiries and firm reservations
• Maintain a professional and friendly attitude while liaising with guests and clients both in person and on the telephone.
• Provide efficient and courteous telephone service to guests and callers so as to upkeep the service standards of Sofitel.
• Responsible to ensure that all information relating to a reservation is keyed correctly into the system and is of highest accuracy with errors kept to an absolute minimum.
• Offer appropriate room types, price inclusions, upsell and handle price objections.
• Responsible for ensuring that all daily tasks is completed diligently
• Take note of the reservation status to sell available rooms.
• To be well informed in all F&B Promotions
• Taking In Room Dining Orders and actively upselling and cross-selling
• Taking restaurant reservations and all other enquiries via phone or emails
• Monitor delivery of promises and orders that come through Vouch and HotSos
• Responsible for providing all telephone inquiries with concise information concerning the services and facilities provided by the Hotel.

• Project professional image at all times through personal presentation / interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to train and develop ambassador
• Maintain awareness of industry trends
• Initiate contacts and establishes rapport easily
• Assert point of view directly yet tactfully
• Organise time and work efficiently
• Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
• Has the ability and willingness to undertake further development
• Appreciate and maintain an effective outlet for stress
• Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role.
• Has the aptitude and willingness to undertake further development with Sofitel.