Company Description
Established in 2000 in Turkey, Rixos pioneers the ‘ALL Inclusive, ALL Exclusive’ concept, inviting guests to discover a world of possibilities, with luxurious stays, inclusive of culinary delights from around the globe, live entertainment, daily sports, and fitness activities, sensorial spa and wellness journeys and fun-filled kids and teens activities. Each Rixos property presents a unique experience inspired by local culture, global influences, and our Turkish heritage, all within a setting of unparalleled luxury.
Job Description
- Have a thorough knowledge of the entire hotel services and facilities
- Answer inquiries of room rates, outlets and room locations.
- To be totally familiar with all aspects of the reservation systems
- Handle all reservation requests using good listening and communication skills to secure information necessary to complete a reservation
- Post advance deposits and keep accurate records of deposits.
- Process rooming lists and group blocks and indicate special requests and billing procedures
- File and process reservations correspondence, make certain all files are current and in order.
- Have knowledge of Front desk, Sales and Accounts departments and how they relate to the Reservations department.
- Abide by the hotels policies and procedures
- Be familiar with changes in the rates and group enquiries
- Complete daily shift task list and aid others
- To be aware of inventory management and keep a constant check on the room types available throughout the day
- To have an understanding of departmental goals and projections for average rate and occupancy
- Accommodate and document special requests in an accurate and efficient manner.
- Determine the most appropriate room type to meet guest requirements and maximize room rate.
- Explain guarantee and cancellation policies to callers.
- Describe room accommodations and benefit feature sale amenities to guests.
- Use sales techniques when assisting guests in making reservations, including personalizing calls, obtaining complete guest needs, suggesting alternate dates or directing guests to sister properties on sold out days.
- Answer guest questions about property facilities/services (e.g., hours of operation, room availability, restricted dates, rates and room types, packages, promotions, entertainment, restaurants, special events).
- Assign confirmation/cancellation numbers and clearly relay this information to callers, giving them the option of emailing and/or faxing these numbers.
- Identify guest reservation needs by asking open-ended questions to obtain all necessary information
- Follow "upselling" techniques and sales strategies in order to maximize property revenue.
- Identify repeat guests using appropriate codes
- Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management team including assistance for large events or hotel functions.
- Carry out any other reasonable task (which may not be stated here) as requested.
- Assist in Task Force Teams for new openings.
Qualifications
Minimum one year experience as Receptionist or Reservation Agent in a 5 star/ Luxury hotel and high school degree.
Additional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.