Reservations Agent
Job Description
We are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic guest focused Revenue professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests.
As a Reservations Agent you are responsible to maintain effective communication on all reservations made to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery and your role will include key responsibilities such as:
• Process and confirm guest room reservations made by clients on the phone, letter or fax
• Input all reservations into the computer, recording all pertinent information and attend to inquiries, complaints and requests regarding reservations
• Remain up to date with all the promotions in and around the hotel and follow established procedures to process all room reservations, rates, confirmations, hotel facilities, etc.
• Show complete product knowledge, understand rate structure and apply rate management
• Maintain established filing system for all correspondence and collate reports as required by Reservations Manager or Supervisor
• Promote and maintain good public relations and endeavors to maximize business
• Maintain an accurate room status at all times
• Ensure all incoming calls are answered as per the Rotana standards, information received by fax is inputted and check constantly the incoming e-mails
• Organize visa request for hotel guest as per hotel policy and up-sell whenever an opportunity is identified
Skills
Education, Qualifications & Experiences You should have a diploma / degree within the hospitality field and previous experience in hotel reservations. You must be a computer literate with excellent communication skills, written and oral proficiency in English, while additional language skills are an asset.
Knowledge & Competencies
The ideal candidate will be customer focused and with an extremely proactive personality and a courteous, dynamic and approachable character. You will work effectively with professionalism and establish effective relationships with internal and external customers. You work independently within a structured environment while possessing following additional competencies:
Understanding the job
Teamwork
Taking Responsibility
Recognising Differences
Adaptability
Customer Focus
Job Location Makkah, Saudi Arabia Residence Location Saudi Arabia Located in the first row of Makkah's Abraj Al Bait development, Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana - Makkah is a 5-star hotel offering 513 well appointed rooms and suites with luxurious bathrooms and modern design complementing the values of the contemporary Arabian culture. With all rooms and suites newly renovated and refurbished with a unique holy view of Masjid Al Haram and the Kaaba. In th... is ever-changing world, some of our guests seek to reflect their values in their choice of accommodation. An Arabic name that refers to an aromatic plant mentioned in the sayings of prophet in the Holy Quran, Rayhaan reflects our respect for the culture and beliefs of our guests and our dedication to fostering a new Arabia in today's world. Al Marwa Rayhaan by Rotana offers four distinctive food and beverage venues, most of them with direct views of Al Haram Al Shareef. Indulge in a unique dining experience at Al Shorfa restaurant which offers daily buffet over breakfast, lunch and dinner, in addition to a la carte menu during sunset for an unmatched holy experience.
