Reservations Supervisor - Denali National Park (Doyon JV) - Denali - Visitor Transportation System

Job Description

The Reservations Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the reservations team, ensuring exceptional service for visitors booking campground sites, bus tours, and other park offerings. This role provides direct support and leadership to Reservations Agents while coordinating closely with Central Reservations, park operations, and visitor services. The supervisor ensures accuracy, efficiency, and consistency in all reservation activities and helps maintain a positive visitor experience for guests from around the world.

This position requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing park policies and conditions.

About Denali National Park & Preserve and Doyon/Aramark Joint Venture:

Summer days in Alaska stretch nearly endlessly, with up to 20 hours of daylight on the Summer Solstice. Spanning 6.2 million acres, Denali National Park & Preserve is home to Denali, the highest peak in North America, and attracts over half a million visitors annually. Conveniently accessible by road?4.5 hours from Anchorage and 2 hours from Fairbanks.

Doyon Limited and Aramark have teamed up in a Joint Venture as the Denali National Park & Preserve's Concessionaire. Open May to September, our operation manages the transportation, retail, guest service and food and beverage concessions with our client; The National Park Service. By road, our 100 Blue Bird Bus Fleet takes guests past the 15-mile public access point daily during summer months, allowing people to hike, view wildlife, climb, and camp where few people have set foot.

This is a seasonal role with ideal dates of May 7- September 17, 2026.

We offer competitive wages, paid Holidays, Sick Pay and Benefits Stipend. On-site housing and meal plan ($16/day all inclusive!) & local discounts!

Employees are responsible for knowing the environmental aspects and associated impacts of their job position. Job specific Environmental Aspects and Impacts will be communicated by Dept. Managers during EMS training.

Job Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Training

• Supervise, support, and mentor Reservations Agents to ensure high-quality customer service and accurate booking practices.
• Train new team members on reservation procedures, SMS (Springer-Miller) system use, customer communication standards, and park policies.
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and direction to maintain consistency and efficiency.
• Assist in staff scheduling, shift coverage, and daily task assignments.

Operational Oversight

• Oversee daily reservation operations including campground, bus, park pass, and tour bookings.
• Ensure accurate and timely entry of reservations, modifications, cancellations, and payment processing within the SMS system.
• Monitor occupancy levels and booking trends; escalate issues such as overbooking, closures, or system outages to management.
• Coordinate with Central Reservations to align availability and resolve discrepancies.

Visitor Service & Support

• Serve as an escalation point for complex guest inquiries, complaints, or special requests.
• Ensure that staff provide accurate, up-to-date information about park amenities, regulations, closures, schedules, and accessibility.
• Support agents in managing high call volumes during peak periods with calm, solution-focused leadership.

Communication & Collaboration

• Maintain communication with park operations, transportation teams, and campground staff regarding availability, closures, and special accommodations.
• Coordinate group reservations, special requests, and accessibility needs with relevant departments.
• Keep the reservations team informed of daily updates, procedural changes, and park conditions.

Reporting & Administrative Duties

• Review and verify reservation logs, occupancy reports, payment records, and guest feedback.
• Prepare daily or weekly performance summaries for management as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of confirmations, receipts, and system-generated documents.
• Maintain updated reference materials for the team, including park policies, FAQs, and maps.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with park regulations, reservation policies, and payment-handling procedures.
• Promote consistency in messaging, system use, and guest service standards.
• Support EMS (Environmental Management System) responsibilities by understanding and communicating the environmental aspects and impacts relevant to the reservations team.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience in reservations, hospitality, customer service, or parks operations required.
• Previous supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in reservation or booking software (SMS experience preferred; training provided).
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to handle escalated guest interactions with professionalism and composure.
• Bilingual skills a plus.

Other Requirements

• Interest in national parks, outdoor recreation, and guest education.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and varied shifts based on operational needs.
• Ability to remain flexible during frequent policy, weather, and operational changes within the park.
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.