A Reservations Agent with Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts will work with trend data to respond to guest and customer enquiries so to develop strong relationships and maximize revenue opportunities.
What will it be like to work for this Hilton Worldwide Brand
In exceptional destinations around the globe, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts reflect the culture and history of their extraordinary locations, as well as fresh, modern expressions of Waldorf Astoria's rich legacy. Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of true Waldorf service that creates a singular experience.
If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may be just the person we are looking for to work as a team member with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. Because it's with Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts where we promise our guests a single rich, experience at every extraordinary place they visit.
What will I be doing
As Reservations Agent, you will work with trend data to respond to guest and customer enquiries so to develop strong relationships and maximise revenue opportunities. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
- Manage telephone, fax and email enquiries in a prompt and professional manner and in accordance with company standards ensuring accuracy and attention to detail at all times
- Understand seasonal and historical trends and work within them to ensure maximum occupancy and average room rates
- Identify new contacts and pass sales leads on to the relevant sales team. , develop sales leads, and respond to sales opportunities in order to maximize revenue
- Produce quotations and written confirmation to all clients
- Monitor customer satisfaction regularly and resolve any outstanding issues to ensure future business
- Maintain a thorough understanding of hotel facilities and processes, and contribute to a culture of high quality standards for relationship building, customer service, selling techniques, and billing and processing contracts
- Ensure bookings are guaranteed and no show charges/late cancellation charges are applied where appropriate
- Ensure delivery in quality in processing guest requests and bookings.
What are we looking for
A Reservations Agent serving Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts is always working on behalf of our guests and working with other team members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
- Good organizational and administration skills
- Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Confident telephone manner
- High level of IT skills
- Excellent grooming standards
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
- Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
- Previous experience in the Reservations function within the luxury hotel sector
- Proven sales experience within the hotel/leisure sector
What will it be like to work for Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Waldorf Astoria provides guests the exceptional environment and the personalized attention of True Waldorf Service that creates a singular experience. If you understand the value of personalized attention and know how to treat even the most extraordinarily different experiences with the same rich level of customer service, you may just be the person we are looking for!
Work Locations
Waldorf Astoria The Palm
Schedule
Full-time
Brand
Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts
Potential Benefits
Housing, Transport, Additional benefits as per company policy
Job
Revenue Management
