Reservations - Green Bay, United States - Oneida Hotel

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    Full time
    Description


    • Discounted food.
    •Travel benefits.
    •Reduced room rates
    •Location flexibility
    •Employee events
    •Paid training and development opportunities

    Job Summary

    The Room Reservationist is responsible for handling reservations in a friendly and efficient manner and quoting available rates to maximize room revenue and average rate according to Aimbridge Hospitality standards. He/she is also responsible for participating in the monthly Rooms Merchandising meeting.

    Qualifications:

  • College course work in related field helpful.
  • Experience in a hotel or a related field required.
  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly.
  • Must be able to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
  • Must work well in stressful high pressure situations.
  • Must be effective at listening to understanding and clarifying the concerns and issues raised by co-workers and guests.
  • Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.
  • Must maintain composure and objectivity while under pressure.

    Responsibilities:

  • Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly service-oriented manner.
  • Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Aimbridge Hospitality standards as required by scheduling which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.
  • Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming which includes wearing the proper uniform and name tag when working.
  • Comply at all times with Aimbridge Hospitality standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.
  • Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times.
  • Answer all incoming calls promptly in a friendly efficient and courteous manner.
  • Be able to answer guest inquiries about hotel services facilities and hours of operation.
  • Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard company rate quoting scenario at all times.
  • Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department concerning group bookings.
  • Continually update Central Reservations on rates and availability maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the operations staff.
  • Maintain accurate files and reports.
  • Handle all special reservations to include V.I.P. reservations packages and discounts.
  • Compile and input all necessary information for the required Rooms Merchandising meetings.
  • Promptly efficiently and accurately book and block rooms using Aimbridge Hospitality guidelines for Group Rooming Lists and Booking Agreements.
  • Attend Rooms Merchandising meetings and give input on trends and opportunities to maximize revenue.
  • Employees must at all times be friendly helpful and courteous to guests' managers and all their fellow employees.
  • Complete forecasts as required by management.
  • Monitor daily sales activity and alert Reservations Manager and/or Guest Services Manager of sold-out nights group ceiling status and possible problem situations.
  • Perform any other duties as requested by management.
  • Attend meetings as required by management.
  • Be able to perform all duties of Reservations Agent and assist as needed at front desk.
    Source: Hospitality Online