Group Reservations Coordinator
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listed on 2025-12-01
Listing for:
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-01
Job specializations:
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Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
Event Manager / Planner, Hospitality & Tourism, Front Desk/Receptionist, Summer Seasonal
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Responsibilities- Receives GRI and contracts for current and future groups from the Sales and catering departments, inputs the information into the Reservations-Opera system and creates a file for each group.
- Monitors reservations and pick‑up for individual Call‑In groups, inputs rooming lists and deposits for convention groups and inputs rooming lists supplied by groups.
- Receives faxes, phone calls and emails for reservation changes, requests, confirmations, billing information, VIPs, etc. which require prompt response.
- Responsible for monitoring changes, additions and cancellations for every group and printing & faxing updated rooming lists and pickups for group contacts, usually on a weekly basis or upon request.
- Responsible for coordinating and routing proper billing within each group, especially for guest speakers, VIPs and staff members.
- Responsible for printing reports for every group before, during and after the date of arrival and following up on group inquiries after their departures.
- Responsible for supplying all necessary group information on a weekly basis for the 10‑day forecast report and printing cutoff reports for groups in the near future.
- Attends pre‑conference meetings for all high‑profile groups as per request.
- Makes breakfast coupons for groups.
- Acts as a liaison between Reservations, Sales/Catering, Front Office, Conference Services, Accounting, etc.
- Aids in training.
- At IHG we are committed to providing our employees with a safe, secure and healthy workplace. It is your responsibility to comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, including any department‑specific training regarding equipment and procedures.
- Perform other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or a related field.
- 1–2 years of previous experience in a 4‑star hotel.
- Follow verbal and written instructions, and ability to communicate with supervisors and co‑workers.
- Delphi and Opera experience a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving abilities.
- Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other computer programs.
- Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize and organize delegated work and follow through.
- Ability to be a clear thinker, remain calm and resolve problems using sound judgment.
- Ability to work under pressure, meet guest/co‑worker needs and be courteous at all times.
- Ability to comprehend instructions.
- Ability to work cohesively with co‑workers as part of a team.
Physical Requirements
- Vision (Near, Distance)
- Sense of Sound (Communication with guests & co‑workers)
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