Reservations Agent Job Abu Dhabi area,UAE/Dubai,Hospitality / Hotel / Catering

What’s in it for you

Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide.
Learning programs through our Academies.
Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Job Description

Have a thorough knowledge of the entire hotel services and facilities

Answer inquiries of room rates, outlets and room locations.

Be totally familiar with all aspects of the reservation systems

Handle all reservation requests using good listening and communication skills to secure information necessary to complete a reservation

Post advance deposits and keep accurate records of deposits.

Process rooming lists and group blocks and indicate special requests and billing procedures

File and process reservations correspondence, make certain all files are current and in order.

Have knowledge of Front desk, Sales and Accounts departments and how they relate to the Reservations department.

Abide by the hotels policies and procedures

Be familiar with changes in the rates and group enquiries

Complete daily shift task list and aid others

Be aware of inventory management and keep a constant check on the room types available throughout the day

Have an understanding of departmental goals and projections for average rate and occupancy

Accommodate and document special requests in an accurate and efficient manner.

Determine the most appropriate room type to meet guest requirements and maximize room rate.

Explain guarantee and cancellation policies to callers.

Describe room accommodations and benefit feature sale amenities to guests.

Use sales techniques when assisting guests in making reservations, including personalizing calls, obtaining complete guest needs, suggesting alternate dates or directing guests to sister properties on sold out days.

Answer guest questions about property facilities/services (e.g., hours of operation, room availability, restricted dates, rates and room types, packages, promotions, entertainment, restaurants, special events).

Assign confirmation/cancellation numbers and clearly relay this information to callers, giving them the option of emailing and/or faxing these numbers.

Identify guest reservation needs by asking open-ended questions to obtain all necessary information

Follow up selling techniques and sales strategies in order to maximize property revenue.

Identify repeat guests using appropriate codes

Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management team including assistance for large events or hotel functions.

Carry out any other reasonable task (which may not be stated here) as requested.

Assist in Task Force Teams for new openings.

Qualifications

Passion for guest service.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure.
Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management is an asset.
Fluency in English and Russian, and/or additional language is a plus
Minimum of 1 year previous Hotel experience is an asset.
Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and Guest requests.
Knowledge of Property Management System such as Opera is an asset.
Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities.
Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset.
Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Additional Information

Rixos Premium Saadiyat Island is a unique resort; where exclusivity and luxury define every experience, every time. Our luxurious family getaway is located on the pristine beach of Saadiyat Island with its clear blue waters and fine white sands overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
At Accor, we are Heartists!

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