Reservations Agent
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About the Hotel
The Millennium Gloucester Hotel London Kensington is an impressive 4-star deluxe hotel in the heart of charming Kensington and a minutes' walk to Gloucester Road Underground station, allowing convenient access around London.
The hotel boasts 610 spacious guest rooms and Guests will be spoilt for choice with the array of dining facilities available, including the hugely popular Humphrey's Café & Bar, South West 7 and the Bombay Brasserie.
The hotel is also home to the Millennium Conference Centre which is the perfect place to host your event, with a variety of flexible meeting spaces, including 26 versatile function rooms covering a total of 1,600m2 and the capacity to accommodate up to 600 delegates. The impressive conservatory can cater for up to 300 guests and features palm trees, a piano, exclusive bar area and dance floor.
About the Group
Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 21 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.
Properties under the group are placed into four collections; Leng's Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests.
Reservations Agent Key Responsibilities will include
- To answer all incoming Reservation inquiries, by telephone or fax, in a timely manner, to the agreed departmental standard, and wherever possible to convert them to bookings.
- To be fully knowledgeable in the operation, functionality and standards required in using the OPERA reservations system.
- To adhere to the Minimum Rate/Minimum Stay Selling strategies, as implemented by the IDEAL Yield Management System, whilst always attempting to gain the highest possible revenue advantage for the hotel.
- To input Reservations into the OPERA reservations systems, ensuring all details are accurate and complete in line with the agreed departmental standard.
- To give a polite and friendly response to all incoming telephone inquiries.
- To process all fax/letter inquiries and reservation confirmations on the same day as receipt.
- To maintain accurate filing systems for all correspondence within the department, and ensure all filing is completed daily.
The Experience & Qualifications for Reservations Agent
- Ability to work in a team.
- Capacity to work under pressure.
- Knowledge/Experience in hotels.
For you
We offer a benefits package including:
Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
Training and development
Cash Health Plan cover option available
Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Career development and salary reviews
Interest free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
Length of Service related holiday scheme
My Millennium discount perks
Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
Life Assurance
Recommend a Friend Scheme
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