reservation manager

Job Purpose

This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Reservations office, contributing to exceptional results in Guest, Colleague and Owner/Investor goals and outcomes.

Primary Responsibilities

Reservations Responsibilities

• Supervise Reservations Agent(s). Ensure department standards and policies are adhered to, making recommendations where necessary to reach overall performance goals
• Ensure information in any channel provided to guests is accurate and individualized
• Coach agents in areas of up-selling, cross-selling and ongoing skill set knowledge
• Monitor day-to-day operations to ensure call volumes are managed in the most efficient manner possible, administrative duties are completed and productivity is maximized
• Assist in preparing daily, weekly and monthly reports
• Assist in the coordination of new rate offers including rate building, determining operational flows, communicating offers to the hotel community, and deficiency testing
• Ensure smooth shift changes with proper pass-on to the next shift
• Report any equipment failures/problems & repair requests to Maintenance Department
• Respond to inquiries about hotel products and services by telephone, fax and email according to standard guidelines
• Maintain complete knowledge of all food & beverage services, contents & preparation methods, outlets and hotel services/features to promote its products and services
• Coordinate and communicate with all other departments to ensure a smooth operation

Team Management

• Interview, select and recruit direct reports when necessary
• Identify and develop team members with potential
• Conduct performance review with the team
• Constantly monitor team members’ appearance, attitude and degree of professionalism
• Prepare detailed induction programs for new employees
• Prepare weekly staff schedules keeping in mind anticipated business, operating budgets and standards of service
• Develop, conduct maintain all staff training programs for team members, focusing on their development needs, providing them with new skills to meet the changing needs of the business

Other Responsibilities

• Be aware of the hotel fire & life safety/emergency procedures
• Attend all briefings, meetings and training as assigned by management
• Maintain a high standard of personal appearance and hygiene at all times
• Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the assigned by the Management