Reservations Coordinator
Santa Monica, USA
Job description
Company Description
Situated atop the scenic bluffs overlooking Santa Monica Beach, Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is just a stone's throw away from some of Southern California’s best attractions including Santa Monica Pier and its historic carousel as well as Third Street Promenade -- famous for its fine restaurants, live entertainment, movie theatres, shopping, local artists' scene and a weekly farmer’s market.
What is in it for you:
· Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
· Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
· Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
· Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit
· Pay Rate Range: $29.50 USD Gross hourly
Job Description
Reporting to the Revenue Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
· Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
· Book and enter room reservation requests using the Property Management System
· Enter rooming lists while ensuring accuracy, as required
· Take ownership of the caller’s request and ensure follow up according to the hotel’s standards
· Review daily arrivals and audit duplicate reservations, special requests (such as connecting, nearby, etc.).
· Communicate with Front Office/Guest Services team to ensure requests are followed through
· Update reservations ensuring a flawless check in and check out process
· Ensure revenue is maximized by up-selling guest rooms and recommending hotel facilities
· Liaise with Sales and other departments as required
· Answer telephone and email inquiries in a timely manner
Qualifications
· Previous customer related experience required
· Previous Property Manager System (Opera) experience preferred
· Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
· Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
· Highly responsible & reliable
· Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
· Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
· Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.