What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reservations Core Agent position at Rosewood Hotel Group?
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Job Description
We believe that life is made of many journeys: inspiration, wonderment, curiosity, or the simple joy of discovering something new every day. If you share the same sentiment, then this opportunity is for you.
Rosewood Miramar Beach, a Rosewood Hotel, is looking for an exceptional and multi-talented Reservations Core Agent. The Reservations Core Agent is responsible for all aspects of the resort’s reservation inquiries such as Rooms, Spa & Dining requests as well as ensuring all necessary paperwork and administration are processed and adhered to in a professional and courteous manner. The Core Agent will be responsible for all incoming calls to the main lines and transfer calls to respective departments.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for monitoring KnowCross escalations and communicating with respective departments.
- Responsible for handling incoming messages for in-house and internal guests and wake-up call requests
- Responsible for processing Housekeeping, Laundry and Emergency calls from the guest room via KnowCross and radio.
- Respond to Rosewood Miramar Reservations, F&B, Sales, and Spa e-mail inquiries.
- Process Central Reservation Office, Internal Reservations, and Transient reservations.
- Communicate with Guest Relations Manager of any Special Attention, VIP guests and assist GRM in obtaining arrival times for VIPs or Special Attention guests.
- Process Room reservations made the night prior and address any requests.
- Cross reference valid contact telephone number and email address for all reservations inputted into Open Table and Spa’s Reservations Assistant software and ensure the information is in Opera for guests with room reservations.
- Input reservation information for restaurants and spa reservations in Opera comments
- Accurately book, change, and cancel spa appointments via Reservations Assistant software.
- Provide detailed descriptions of spa treatments and F&B offers/packages, services, facility features and hours of operation.
- Complete all tasks defined on the relevant shift checklist and sign off when all have been completed.
- Maintain neat and clean personal appearance, adhering to Rosewood Miramar Beach’s wardrobe and grooming standards.
- Participate in quality control activities.
- Be aware and adhere strictly to all health and safety procedures.
- Maintain clean and safe work area.
- Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
General Skills: Must be able to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy; prioritize, organize and follow-up; be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems; follow directions thoroughly; understand a guest’s service needs; ability to work well under pressure when handling high volume phone calls and email reservation requests; work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team; work with minimal supervision; maintain confidentiality of guest information and pertinent hotel data.
Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office
Language: Required to speak, read and write English, with fluency in other languages preferred.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to exert physical effort in transporting 30 pounds, endure various physical movements throughout the work areas, reach up and down, remain stationary at times throughout work periods, and satisfactorily communicate with guests and co-workers to their understanding.
Qualifications: Diploma/Some College or an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience.
Experience:
- Minimum two years’ experience in reservations role or similar.
- Hotel operational exposure (i.e. Spa, F&B, and Reservations) preferred
- Experience with a luxury or ultra-luxury property or brand preferred
- Experience in Opera, Reservations Assistant, Open Table a plus but not necessary
The pay scale for this position is between $23.04 and $24.04/hour plus commissions. This is the pay range for this position that the Hotel reasonably expects to pay.
About Us
Situated on one of the most beautiful and exclusive beaches in Southern California, Rosewood Miramar Beach is in Santa Barbara’s picturesque Montecito community and one of only 15 properties in the world to hold the coveted Forbes Five-Star title. The 16-acre residential-style estate is designed with style, grace, and glamour, featuring 153 ultra-luxury guest rooms and suites, including beachfront accommodations, a collection of signature suites, and multi-bedroom bungalows. Amenities include Forbes Five-Star Sense, A Rosewood Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness studio, two cabana-lined pools, and bespoke beach service on the sandy shores of Miramar Beach. Home to six unique dining venues, Rosewood Miramar Beach is a popular culinary destination for locals and visitors alike, with its oceanfront MICHELIN one-star and MICHELIN green star restaurant, traditional Japanese Edomae sushi experience, al fresco beach bar, sophisticated cocktail lounge, casual all-day dining as well as poolside dining, and delightful poolside ice cream shop serving classic American fare. Expansive indoor and outdoor event space, totaling approximately 28,000 square feet, includes the Chandelier Ballroom, with over 6,500 square feet, and the Great Lawn, which offers infinite ocean views. Attentive Estate-Style™ service makes Rosewood Miramar Beach the perfect destination for celebrating life’s moments in highly personalized settings. Rosewood Miramar Beach is owned by Caruso and managed by Rosewood Hotels and Resorts.
Salary : $23 - $24