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Job description / Role
Reservations Manager
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, every guest interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting memory. Your leadership as Reservations Manager will inspire your team to be brand ambassadors, while your organization and communication will ensure that all reservations reflect our guests' preferences - and anticipate their needs.
Hotel Overview: Makkah Clock Royal Tower, A Fairmont Hotel, is located only a few steps away from the Masjid Al Haram and the Holy Ka'aba. This 76-story hotel, one of the world's tallest, is the focal point of the Abraj Al Bait Complex, part of the King Abdul Aziz Endowment Project, is the iconic symbol of hospitality in the Holy City. The hotel authentic hospitality is seen throughout 1618 guest rooms and suites are thoughtfully and elegantly appointed-with extravagant amenities and five-star services that allow for peaceful reflection and repose .
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to Group Director of Revenue Management, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Lead and manage all aspects of the reservations department and ensure all service standards are followed.
- Manage and coordinate all group and individual reservations.
- Maintain close liaison with the Sales, Conference, and Accounting teams.
- Produce daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reports as required.
- Attend pre-convention meetings and revenue management meetings as required.
- Maximize revenues by ensuring all Reservation Agents are knowledgeable in room product and hotel services.
- Conduct regularly scheduled departmental meeting.
- Ensure effective productivity of all colleagues through staff scheduling and adhering to budget guidelines.
- Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs.
- Assist guests regarding hotel facilities in an informative and helpful way.
- Follow department policies, procedures and service standards.
- Follow all safety policies.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Previous leadership experience in a similar role required.
- Previous experience with a Property Management system required.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required.
- University/College degree in a related discipline preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
- Highly responsible & reliable.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
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