Reservations Manager at AccorHotel — San Diego, CA

Reporting to the Director of Revenue Management, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for entire pre-arrival Guest Journey
• Establish and maintain effective communication processes with all hotel departments
• Responsible for day-to-day operations of the department and ensures adequate coverage for all aspects of the reservations function
• Maintain and develop departmental standards to achieve and maintain a 5-star/5-diamond Reservations Department
• Supervises, schedules, trains, coaches and counsels’ colleagues of department
• Acts as main liaison between the Global Reservations Center and the Fairmont Grand Del Mar
• Assist with taking incoming reservation calls as deemed necessary by call volume
• Helps Executive Offices, Guest Experience team and Sales Office with VIP/High level reservations
• Ensures proper implantation of, and maintains LQA and FORBES standards
• Reviews arrival reports and VIPS's to ensure all special requirements are met or exceeded
• Updates and maintains all department standards and procedures and modifies them according to business needs and trends
• Effectively maximizes inventory levels during high occupancy/sold out nights
• Process weekly Travel Agency commissions and be the primary contact for any outstanding commissions
• Reconcile and process monthly Booking.com commissions
• Monitor hotel detailed availability, balancing inventory proactively to eliminate and minimize oversell in room categories
• Prepares monthly reservations agent productivity report including call conversion, revenue booking performance, outbound call revenue report by each individual
• Seeks feedback on guest satisfaction and resolves problems in accordance with our Mission Statement and philosophy of colleague empowerment
• Monitors and provides feedback on weekly/monthly labor expenses
• Assist Director of Revenue Management with maintaining all rate codes in the Property Management system (Opera) to ensure rate accuracy and availability for bookings
• Ensures all reservations, including internal requests, GDS, Wholesalers, OTAs are entered into Opera in a manner that meets established standards
• Maintains and updates the various InTouch templates to ensure accuracy of information provided to our incoming guests
• Work closely with Group Housing Manager as it relates to Group reservations (when needed)
• Attend Group pre-cons in the absence of the Group Housing Manager
• Responsible for performance management including one on one coach, counsel sessions and maintaining performance logs
• Conduct yearly performance reviews and complete in timely manner
• Assist with responsibilities during the absence of Director of Revenue Management
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Management
• Passion for guest service
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
• Highly organized, results-oriented with the ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
• Minimum of 3 years previous proven department head experience in Front Office/Reservations Operations of a luxury resort
• Must have the ability to handle a multitude of tasks and guest requests
• Knowledge of Opera Property Management System an asset
• Strong guest service orientation and training skills background required
• Ability to work independently and prioritize responsibilities
• Experience with a Hotel loyalty program an asset
• Computer proficiency in a Windows environment (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Demands:

• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 15 pounds without assistance
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested
• Required Education and Experience
• Hospitality industry experience preferred

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