Group Rooms Coordinator (Grc)
The Group Rooms Coordinator (GRC) will be responsible for supporting the Omni Severin Hotel. They will assist Revenue Management, Sales and Convention Services with group communication and OPERA Cloud-related data entry and maintenance. This will include daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc tasks. Some of these duties will overlap with transient reservations, as well.
Responsibilities
General
- Process No Show, Early Departure, and Cancellation charges for Group
- Check 'zero rates' for discrepancies
- Process batch deposits for Group
- Review and complete reservation requests made by Local FIT accounts / CVB / BT
- Assist in managing blocking Group / BT reservations in OCC
Group
Communicate directly with clients (phone and email) for group related reservations changes (must have access to a dedicated work phone)Email and distribute internal reporting as requested by property (i.e., Group no shows / pick up / cancellation reports, etc.)Email group pickup and rooming list reports for requested groups to Convention Services ManagersSet up group blocks in OCC once turnover packet is compiled and sent to GRCMaintain cut-off dates, monitor group blocks, monitor group room types, set up billing, and input special requestsReview group blocks for cut-off date extensions and ensure the blocks are set to cover pre and post datesRun group arrival lists daily for future arrival dates. Check for duplicate reservations, errors, and questionsMonitor room types daily. Assist FD in balancing the house when neededEnter in upcoming site visit or sale's VIP requested reservationsRequest email and MyUpgrade suppression as neededCreate group landing pages for call-in groupsMake changes for groups requested by contact or sales managerFormat and upload group rooming listsIf required, manage 'share' reservationsAudit 'out of block' reservations for groups clients, upon request / contractAudit suites for oversells. Inform Sales, Catering, or CS for correctionWeekly Duties
Complete details on group resumes after Group Resume Meeting :Routing / billingVIP's local and brand widePayment windows are set up for financeApply earned comps to reservations based on pick upWi-Fi set up based on contractTax rules adjusted based on contractPackagesComments for the front officeAlerts for concessions or contract rules (i.e. early departure fee)Set up staff or special ratesEnsure upgrades are completedAdd OPERA Cloud preferences based on requests and room preferencesPrior to GAC meeting, review 3rd party housing pickup in allMake changes in OPERA Cloud after Groups Approaching Cutoff meetingCheck and adjust any overbookings due to group in OPERA CloudAttend pre-cons for groups in-houseAttend bill review for groups in-houseLog and track Group Medallia score to identify trends / opportunities for the departmentComplete requested housing bureau pick-up formsReview updates in OPERA Cloud for recent group addendumsEnsure sell through and upgrades are available for call-in / GLP groupsMonthly / Ad hoc Duties
Format and enter the FedEx manifestAudit FDC blocks built against Opera Cloud blocksAudit deposit and cancellation rules between FDC and Opera CloudUpdate operations team on current packages and instructions for said packageSend any blackout date emails for local FIT accountsProvide directional feedback on group block pick-up and slippageQualifications
Previous hotel reservations and / or Front Desk experience is preferredKnowledge of Opera and FDC is idealHigh school diploma or equivalentMust be proficient in Excel, Outlook and other general computer skillsMust be able to communicate effectively with internal and external guestsMust be able to work Monday- Friday with the occasional weekend