Reservation Agent

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Reservation Agents are the beginning of an exceptional guest experience. You will fulfill group and booking requirements with warmth and sincerity. You will be responsible for providing an amazing pre-arrival experience that will make your guests feel valued and excited about their stay.

What you will be doing:

• Consistently offer the highest level of professional, friendly, and engaging luxury service.
• Process incoming reservation and group requests via phone and email with accuracy, efficiency, and elevated professionalism.
• Prioritize tasks, phone calls, emails, and competing deadlines in a changing, fast-paced environment.
• Update, enter, and manage group rooming lists, leisure and corporate bookings, and FIT bookings.
• Take ownership of guest requests and concerns and ensure appropriate follow-up is completed to the hotel’s standards.
• Capture maximum revenue through up-selling and strategic rate selections.
• Follow all Reservations, Front Office, and hotel-wide systems of procedure meticulously.
• Ensure the pre-arrival experience of all guests is engaging and exciting through reservation checks, proper set up of all requests, and adding personalized touches.
• Process cancellations, run reports, and perform detailed reservation checks.
• Establish, coordinate, and maintain a beneficial working relationship between all Front Office teams and departments within the hotel.
• Ensure all guest profiles and preferences are updated, accurate, and acted on.
• Use your creative thinking to establish memorable experiences for our guests.
• Perform other similar duties as called upon.

Experience/Certificates/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of proven experience in an ultra-luxury hospitality environment, preferably within a Forbes 5-Star property.
• A background in reservations management, with a demonstrated ability to deliver exceptional service and exceed guest expectations.
• Impeccable attention to detail and a relentless pursuit of excellence in all interactions.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey sophistication and professionalism.
• Proficiency in computer literacy, including relevant software applications and experience with the Opera system.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• The capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining composure under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset, enabling proactive identification of revenue opportunities and sales leads.
• Fluency in multiple languages is advantageous, enhancing the ability to cater to the diverse needs of our international clientele.
• A passion for hospitality excellence and a commitment to upholding the prestigious reputation of our ultra-luxury hotel.