Overview
JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION : Reservations Manager DEPARTMENT : Sales and Marketing
REPORTS TO : Director of Reservations and Revenue Mgt
Job Summary : As a Reservation Manager at Victor Hotels, you will lead a high-performing team focused on delivering exceptional guest service and operational excellence. You will play a key role in managing daily reservations operations, resolving escalations, and ensuring a seamless booking experience for our guests.
Responsibilities
- Works in conjunction with the Director of Revenue Management & Reservations to collaborate and maximize revenue opportunities.
- Train, elevate and motivate the team effectively to create a positive and productive work environment
- Support the Director of Revenue / Front Office Manager by stepping in during their absence and ensuring departmental goals and standards are upheld.
- Oversee the daily operations of the reservations and call center team, ensuring performance metrics and service standards are consistently met.
- Lead, coach, and develop team members to foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and luxury guest service.
- Process booking modifications, refunds, financial adjustments, and fund transfers in a timely and accurate manner.
- Manage and resolve complex guest inquiries and escalations with professionalism and urgency.
- Ensures all agents answer all telephone calls promptly and efficiently, that the team responds to guests' requests in a timely manner, and responds promptly to all guest email requests
- Ensures all reservations information is entered accurately and in a timely fashion in the PMS
- Assists the Sales and Revenue team in maintaining positive relationships with third parties
- Maintains detailed knowledge of all aspects of the hotel, including Rooms, Spa and Restaurants
- Collaborate with the Accounting team to manage payroll reporting, incentive programs, refunds, and commission tracking.
- Informs the Front Office, Housekeeping and F&B of any special guest needs
- Maintain up-to-date standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials for the Reservations and Guest Services teams.
- Ensures that required reports and updates are accurate and timely
- Recruits and trains employees in accordance with Hotel guidelines
- Assist with call volume overflow during peak periods to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.
- Cultivates and provides support to a diverse workforce
Minimum Education and Work Experience
At least five (5) years of hotel experience of comparable size and type. Previous supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
Essential Work Skills / Knowledge
Reputation for handling situations and confidential information discretely, projecting a positive, professional and supportive outward image and exercising good judgment for the positionExcellent analytical, problem solving, multi-tasking and administrative skills.Excellent customer service skills and demeanorExcellent communication skillsExcellent time management and organizational skillsExperience with Opera PMS preferredPleasant telephone voiceStrong knowledge of hospitality standardsStrong computer skills in PMS and emailGood typing skills (45 wpm or better)Ability to focus on detailsAbility to work a flexible schedule including holidays and weekendsFluent in English, additional languages a plusAbility to desire and train others and to act as an agent for changeJ-18808-Ljbffr