Cluster Reservation Agent

Job description

Raffles & Fairmont the Red Sea, positioned in the kingdom's groundbreaking Red Sea Project, will provide visitors access to a nature-focused resort. with 361 room, eleven distinct dining concepts, including overwater restaurant with views of the Red Sea and the mangroves, and a Spa. The resort will be situated next to an 18-hole championship golf course, reflecting Fairmont's association as a world class golf destination. it will set new standards in sustainable development, positioned on 200km of untouched coastline, an archipelago of more than 90 unspoiled island, dormant volcanoes, rich marine habitat, and ancient archaeological sites. RESERVATIONS HANDLING • PROCESS INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RESERVATION REQUESTS EFFICIENTLY AND ACCURATELY THROUGH OPERA / the employer SYSTEMS. • RESPOND PROMPTLY TO INQUIRIES VIA PHONE, EMAIL, WEBSITE, OR OTA PLATFORMS. • UPSELL HIGHER ROOM CATEGORIES AND PROMOTE HOTEL PACKAGES TO MAXIMIZE REVENUE. • ENSURE ALL BOOKINGS ARE CONFIRMED WITH COMPLETE AND ACCURATE GUEST INFORMATION. SYSTEM & REPORTING • MAINTAIN RESERVATION RECORDS AND UPDATE CHANGES, CANCELLATIONS, AND NO-SHOWS. • MONITOR DAILY ARRIVALS AND COORDINATE WITH FRONT OFFICE AND HOUSEKEEPING TEAMS. • PREPARE AND SEND DAILY / WEEKLY RESERVATION REPORTS AS REQUIRED. • ENSURE RATE PARITY ACROSS ALL BOOKING CHANNELS. GUEST COMMUNICATION & SERVICE • HANDLE SPECIAL REQUESTS (EARLY CHECK-IN, LATE CHECK-OUT, VIP AMENITIES, ETC.). • COMMUNICATE PROFESSIONALLY WITH TRAVEL AGENTS, CORPORATE CLIENTS, AND WALK-IN GUESTS. • RESOLVE BOOKING-RELATED ISSUES OR ESCALATE WHEN NECESSARY. JOB SPECIFICATIONS • MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY OF GUEST INFORMATION IN LINE WITH DATA PRIVACY STANDARDS. COORDINATION & COMPLIANCE • LIAISE WITH SALES, REVENUE, AND FRONT OFFICE TEAMS FOR GROUP BOOKINGS OR LONG STAYS. • FOLLOW the employer POLICIES, RESERVATION PROCEDURES, AND BRAND STANDARDS. • SUPPORT IN OVERBOOKING SITUATIONS AS PER HOTEL REVENUE STRATEGY.

Requirements

• PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN HOTEL RESERVATIONS OR FRONT OFFICE (PREFERRED, NOT
• MANDATORY FOR ENTRY-LEVEL).
• KNOWLEDGE OF OPERA PMS / the employer RESERVATION SYSTEMS IS AN ADVANTAGE.
• STRONG COMMUNICATION SKILLS IN ENGLISH (ARABIC IS A PLUS).
• CUSTOMER-ORIENTED WITH A POSITIVE AND PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE.
• ABILITY TO MULTITASK AND WORK UNDER PRESSURE.
• BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF MICROSOFT OFFICE (EXCEL, OUTLOOK).

Skills