Responding to customer inquiries via phone, email, or live chat regarding reservations, services, and availability.
- Providing detailed information about the services offered (e.g., room types, packages, amenities, rates, etc.).
- Ensuring that customer requests are handled promptly and professionally.
Booking and Reservation Management:
Making reservations for customers, ensuring the correct details (dates, times, room types, and special requests) are entered into the system.
- Modifying or canceling reservations based on customer needs.
- Processing reservations through various booking systems and platforms (e.g., GDS, online travel agencies, or in-house software).
Data Entry and Record-Keeping:
Accurately entering customer information and reservation details into the company’s database or booking system.
- Maintaining organized records of current and past bookings for easy retrieval.
- Ensuring that reservations are confirmed and payment information is processed, if applicable.
Upselling and Promoting Services:
Promoting additional services such as special packages, upgrades, or add-ons (e.g., spa services, meal plans, car rentals).
- Offering discounts or special rates to encourage bookings, especially during off-peak times.
Addressing any booking errors, discrepancies, or issues that arise, such as overbookings or customer complaints.
- Offering solutions to resolve problems, such as rebooking, providing compensation, or assisting with special requests.
Collaboration with Other Departments:
Coordinating with other departments (e.g., housekeeping, front desk, concierge) to ensure seamless service delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Providing other departments with updated booking information and special requests from guests.
Payment Processing and Billing:
- Ensuring that charges are applied accurately to customers’ accounts or reservations.
Monitoring Availability:
Keeping track of available services, such as rooms or seats, and ensuring that the booking system reflects accurate availability.
- Working with the sales or operations team to adjust availability and pricing as needed.
Desired Candidate Profile:
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards.
- Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly, and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times.
- Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned work areas.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 1 year of experience in hotel reservations or front office operations.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in hotel property management systems.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to Detail: Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills. Ability to handle high volumes of reservations without compromising on accuracy.
- Customer Service: A strong customer service orientation with a focus on delivering a superior guest experience.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve issues or conflicts in a professional and calm manner.
- Flexibility: Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required in the hospitality industry.