Reservations & Guest Specialist - Hilton Garden Inn - Ottawa, Canada - Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

Homewood Suites by Hilton Ottawa Downtown

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Description:

Our Front Office Reservations Team is expanding We are seeking a Reservations & Guest Specialist that is highly organized, able to multitask, demonstrates excellent communication skills, and above all, has a passion for serving others In this role, the Reservations & Guest Specialist will have the opportunity to manage bookings online and over the phone.

This role will work closely with multiple internal and external stakeholders to maximize hotel efficiency, the guest experience, and revenue.

Role Responsibilities:

Handle incoming inquiries via phone and online channels and action accordingly
Ensure all reservation requests are handled and responded to in a timely and professional manner (telephone, fax, internet, internal channels)
Liaise between Front Office & Sales Department pertaining to group reservation requirements
Optimize hotel revenue potential by respecting and booking within approved parameters and promoting upsell opportunities to our guests
Work closely with Sales and Accounting Departments to ensure billing is accurately setup
Contribute to daily briefings and reports
Handle all special reservations (third party agents, V.I.P., packages, and discounts)
Communicate any rooming challenges and opportunities with Sales & Front Office
Assist with the preparation of group arrivals (block rooms, prepare keys, ensure proper billing is setup, etc. ) and communicate across various departments to ensure seamless checkin experience
Work closely with Revenue Management to monitor booking trends and rate strategies
Provide support to Front Office operations as required (unrestricted hours)
Follow all hotel and department standards and policies as set forth by Concord Hospitality & Hilton Hotels

Job Requirements

PMS skills
OnQ is considered a strong asset
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Strong interpersonal and analytical skills
Experience working with 3rd party booking channels
Able to multitask in fast pacedenvironment
Basic understanding of hotel reservations systems
Strong attention to detail
Be willing to work unrestricted hours and days of the week, which may include morning, evenings, weekends and holidays
Bilingual in English & French is an asset

_Here are some reasons our associates like working for us:_

Benefits
We offer competitive wages.

Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Our culture is based on our five Cornerstones and they are what we consider our foundation: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun.

It's important to us to provide a great work environment for our associates and we strive to hire the BEST associates in the market.

At Concord, you can enjoy a culture where you are valued and our Associate First policy is a way of life.

Utilize your hospitality talents with a Company that cares about you and your development.

We do many fun things on property to stay engaged with our associates and show you we care about you.

You take pride in your work, the hotel, and your employer to make sure we exceed our guests' expectations. If this is you, we want you to contact us... Now

If you are seeking a position where you can grow and be a part of a fun team, this job may be your answer.

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Salary
This is an hourly position at the rate of $24.30 CAD/Hour