Company Description
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
Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo!
#BELIMITLESS
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
What’s in it for you:
- Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
- Learning programs through our Academies.
- Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
- Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
Job Description
The Reservation Agent is responsible for handling hotel room reservations and ensuring a smooth and efficient booking experience for guests. The role involves responding to reservation inquiries, processing bookings, maintaining accurate guest information, and coordinating with other hotel departments to maximize occupancy and guest satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Handle incoming reservation requests via telephone, email, online channels, and other booking platforms.
- Process individual, group, corporate, and special-event reservations accurately.
- Provide guests with information about room types, rates, packages, promotions, hotel facilities, and services.
- Recommend suitable room options and upsell room categories, packages, and additional hotel services when appropriate.
- Confirm, modify, and cancel reservations according to hotel policies.
- Maintain accurate guest profiles, booking details, payment information, and special requests in the hotel reservation system.
- Coordinate with Front Office, Sales, Revenue Management, Housekeeping, and other departments to ensure guest requirements are communicated effectively.
- Monitor room availability, rates, restrictions, and inventory to support revenue optimization.
- Follow Rixos brand standards and company policies when handling guest interactions and reservations.
- Respond promptly and professionally to guest inquiries, complaints, and special requests.
- Ensure all reservations are properly documented and guarantee/payment procedures are followed.
- Assist with managing overbookings, no-shows, cancellations, and other reservation-related issues.
- Maintain confidentiality of guest and company information.
- Support the Reservations Manager and team with daily reports and administrative tasks.
- Maintain a high level of customer service and contribute to positive guest experiences.
Qualifications
- Passion for guest service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
- Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset.
- Fluency in English and Russian, and or additional language is a plus
- Minimum of 1 year previous Hotel experience is an asset.
- Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests.
- Knowledge of Property Management Systems, such as POS is an asset.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
- Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset.
- Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Additional Information
Your team and working environment:
- Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
- At Accor, we are Heartists!
Are you ready to put your heart at the center of everything that you do? If so, then join our team of Heartists at Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island, every day, we look for opportunities to engage on a personal & meaningful way with our guests and each other. We deliver heartfelt hospitality in an environment that is engaging, enthusiastic and professionally rewarding
