Reservations Agent
Role Overview
Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, fax, or mail.
Identify guest reservation needs and determine appropriate room type.
Verify availability of room type and rate.
Explain guarantee, special rate, and cancellation policies to callers.
Accommodate and document special requests.
Answer questions about property facilities/services and room accommodations.
Follow sales techniques to maximize revenue.
Input and access data in reservation system.
Indicate special room reservation types (e.g., complimentary rooms, employee discounts, travel agent inspection rates, and wholesale reservations) by inputting the correct code and rate into the reservation system.
Follow proper escalation procedures when addressing guest concerns.
Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation.
Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
Key Skills for This Role
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Reservation services
- Process reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone, fax, or mail.
- Identify guest needs, recommend room types, and verify availability and rates.
- Explain guarantee, special-rate, and cancellation policies; accommodate and document special requests.
- Answer questions about property facilities, services, and room accommodations.
- Use sales techniques to maximize revenue and enter and access data in the reservation system.
- Apply correct codes and rates for complimentary, employee-discount, travel-agent inspection, and wholesale reservations.
- Escalate guest concerns according to established procedures.
Guest service and standards
- Welcome and acknowledge guests, anticipate service needs, and address requests professionally.
- Use clear, professional communication and appropriate telephone etiquette.
- Follow company policies, quality-assurance standards, and confidentiality and security practices.
- Protect company assets and maintain professional appearance; perform other reasonable duties as requested.
Preferred qualifications
- High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred.
- No related work experience or supervisory experience is specified in the preferred qualifications.
- No license or certification is listed.
Employer
The Ritz-Carlton is part of Marriott International and describes its service standards as centered on luxury guest care and the Gold Standards.
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