Reservations Agent (On Call) - Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort

Job description

The award-winning Forbes 4-Star and AAA 5-Diamond  Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club  is looking for a  Reservations Agent  to join the Team!

Located in the beautiful coastal town of Dana Point adjacent to Laguna Beach, this town played an iconic role in the emergence of California's surf culture and today is celebrated for its laid-back vibe and fun, active lifestyle.

The resort is perched on 175 acres atop a 150-foot seaside bluff with over 400 rooms, 115,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and 8 food and Beverage outlets.  This includes 4 restaurants, a beach club, lounge, marketplace, and IRD.

·          Classification:  On-Call 

·          Shift:  Various – must have availability to work nights, weekends, weekdays, and holidays.

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What will I be doing?

As a Reservations Sales Specialist, you would be responsible for answering reservation calls in a welcoming and professional tone using the highest standards of guest service. Specifically, this includes but is not limited to:

·  Answer all guest calls in a timely manner, extending excellent service and Forbes standards with all guest interactions.
·  Effective coordination of booking room, restaurant, spa and golf reservations; reservation and guest information is complete and entered accurately.
·  Use selling strategies to maximize conversion, upsell room accommodations and decrease call abandonment to increase hotel revenue.
·  Sales commission incentive available for premium suite bookings and upsell once eligible.
·  Maintain extensive knowledge of all hotel features and services including dining outlets, spa offerings, golf details, all room types, rates, special packages, promotions, daily arrivals/departures/room availability and scheduled in-house group activities.

What are we looking for?

Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:

·  Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
·  Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
·  Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
·  Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
·  Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
·  Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline

In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:

·  Quality
·  Productivity
·  Dependability
·  Customer Focus
·  Adaptability

What will it be like to work for Hilton?

Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands .  Our vision “to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality” unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day.  And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

The Benefits  – Hilton is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking  #1 World's Best Workplace by Great Place To Work & Fortune  We support the mental and physical wellbeing of all Team Members so they can Thrive personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits. Hilton offers its eligible team members a comprehensive benefits package including:

·  Access to your pay when you need it through DailyPay
·  Medical Insurance Coverage –  for you and your family
·  Mental Health Resources
·  Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO)  
·  Go Hilton travel discount program 
·  Supportive parental leave
·  Matching 401(k)
·  Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase Hilton shares at 15% discount
·  Debt-free education : Access to a wide variety of educational credentials  (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more)
·  Career growth and development 
·  Team Member Resource Groups
·  Recognition and rewards programs

Pay Range:  The hourly rate is $20 per hour and is based on applicable and specialized experience and location.