Roles/Responsibilities
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Ensure the smooth
running of the reservations department, where all aspects of the guest
journey and experience are delivered to the highest level, ensuring both
property and company standards are attained and adhered to.
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Working proactively
to maximize guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and
responsive approach to enquiries and problem resolution.
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Develops and
implements strategies where key reservations metrics are identified,
communicated and delivered where reports and tracking tools are effectively
maintained in line with defined initiatives & targets.
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Effectively manages
the life cycle of the team within the department, fostering a culture of growth,
development and performance whilst reflecting promoting the company culture
and values.
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Prepares and is
responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and departmental
inventory is controlled and that target productivity and performance levels
are attained
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Build and maintain
effective working relationships with all key stakeholders and partners both
internal and external ensuring all communications/activities are controlled
and undertaken in a timely manner.
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Review and scrutinize
the performance of the business, providing recommendations that will drive
financial performance, including working with internal and external partners
on adhoc projects.
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Ensures adherence to
all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities
are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit,
performing follow-up as required;
D. Competencies & skills
requirements
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- Proven experience in a reservations
position, ideally within a hotel environment
- Ability to adapt to changing
service environments
- Good leadership skills with a
hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
- Commitment to exceptional guest
service with a passion for the hospitality industry
- Ability to find creative
solutions, offering advice and recommendations
- Personal integrity, with the
ability to work in an environment that demands excellence
- Strong communication and listening
skills
- Ability to work collaboratively across
functions and cultures
- Skilled with Microsoft Office
software, especially in Excel
- An open, positive and communicative personality
- Ability to handle multiple challenging priorities and
assignments;
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