Reservation Agent at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
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Job Detail
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Job ID 1022450
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Experience Less Than 1 Year
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Qualifications Diploma
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Process and confirm room reservations received by phone, email, website, GDS, travel agents, and other distribution channels.
- Accurately enter, modify, and cancel reservations in Opera PMS, TARS, and related reservation systems.
- Ensure all reservations are booked according to hotel policies, rate structures, and availability.
- Verify booking details, room allocations, packages, and special arrangements prior to guest arrival.
- Manage waitlists and follow up on tentative bookings.
- Respond to guest and travel trade inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Provide accurate information regarding accommodation, dining experiences, activities, transfers, conservancy fees, and resort facilities.
- Anticipate guest needs and coordinate special requests, including VIP arrivals, honeymoon arrangements, birthdays, anniversaries, and accessibility requirements.
- Resolve reservation-related concerns efficiently while maintaining guest satisfaction.
- Promote upselling opportunities to maximize room revenue and enhance the guest experience.
- Recommend room upgrades, dining experiences, spa treatments, golf packages, and other resort activities.
- Support the achievement of occupancy, ADR, and revenue targets.
- Maintain rate integrity and ensure correct application of market segments, package inclusions, and promotional offers.
- Ensure all reservations are supported by the required deposits, guarantees, and payment documentation.
- Maintain accurate guest profiles and reservation records.
- Prepare and update rooming lists for groups and events.
- Coordinate with Sales, Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping, and Finance to ensure smooth arrival and departure experiences.
- Monitor daily arrival, departure, and occupancy reports as required.
- Follow Fairmont and Accor reservation standards, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure confidentiality and protection of guest information.
- Adhere to health, safety, and security regulations.
- Maintain professional communication and uphold the Fairmont luxury service culture at all times.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 1-2 years’ experience in hotel reservations, front office operations, or customer service within a luxury hospitality environment preferred.
- Experience with Opera PMS, TARS, GDS, or other hotel reservation systems is an advantage.
- Working knowledge of hotel systems such as OPERA and POS systems.
- Strong understanding of hotel revenue cycles, internal controls, and auditing procedures.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
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