Do you have a passion for delivering fantastic service and consistently high standards?
Are you looking for new career opportunities?
Consider becoming a part of our diverse and experienced team, who take pride in creating a four-star experience for our guests.
Kingsley Hotel are now recruiting for a Reservations Agent to join our experienced reservations department.
We are looking for a passionate, driven and organised candidate to join our team.
Reporting to the Reservations Manager, the Reservations Agent will be the first point of contact for our guests.
It is of utmost importance that the reservations department present a friendly and professional manner at all times.
As a Reservations Agent, you will act as the main point of contact for guest's bookings for bedrooms, dealing with queries and cross selling of our other properties.
Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities Greet all guest enquiries in a warm, efficient friendly manner; Generate reservations information accurately, forwarding booking confirmation; Maximise hotel revenue by upselling various hotel facilities while dealing with all reservation enquiries; Contributes to maximum occupancy of the hotel by assisting in maintaining accurate inventory control for rooms; Organise, prioritise, sort and direct incoming mail responding to all enquiries promptly; Ensure all relevant special occasions, VIP information is noted on booking and communicated out to all departments; Identify and records special billing instructions; approves credit; Carry out pre-arrival courtesy calls to confirm forthcoming guest reservations; Achieves maximum occupancy and average rate by utilising yield management.
Entering group rooming list ensuring blocks, party names lists and arrangements are updated correctly.
To encourage guest feedback and regularly monitoring email reviews passing the relevant information to various departments.
Ensuring all Revinate upselling requests have been actioned.
Successful candidate must meet the following criteria: Previous experience in a similar hotel environment Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment Flexibility in day to day job demands Excellent organisation and communication skills Work well within a team environment and also be able to use own initiative Experience essential In return we will offer: Friendly working environment Employee succession planning Continuous training and development Benefits: Bike to work scheme Company events Employee assistance program Employee discount Food allowance Gym membership On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay Wellness program