Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 13 2024, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Company Description
Refreshingly understated, contemporary and simple. Whether you want a leisurely family break or romantic escape, AVANI hotels and resorts provide the right space for relaxed and inspired comfort. Discerning service, relaxed dining and engaging recreation facilities for all guests are a given.

Job Description
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for driving upselling, achieving set revenue targets by months.
• Be fully aware at all times of the Selling Strategy, rates, packages, groups and booking status of the hotel.
• Process and respond within 24 hours to all reservation requests and inquiries according to company standards.
• Handle daily trace/follow up reports according to departmental requirements.
• Check expected arrivals 1, 3 and 7 days prior according to SOP and reconfirm bookings.
• Maintain effective office administrative procedures within the department that will safeguard and detect double-bookings, non-guaranteed bookings, filing errors and other inaccuracies.
• Understand and apply hotel policies for no-shows, cancellation, credit and pre-payment policies.
• To be up-to-date with current information and data of the hotel product, including room types, rates, relative features and facilities, food and beverage outlets & promotion, spa and health club, and other services and facilities.
• Take personal responsibility for maximizing quality levels of product and service, and guest satisfaction. Ensure all issues relating to guest satisfaction are raised, monitored, and followed up on a timely basis.
• Monitor daily arrivals by ensuring all guest requests are carried out, all realistic expectations are met, and reservations are honoured.
• Maintain a motivational working environment within the department, and with other colleagues in the hotel
• Understand how the Sales office, Group Sales Department and Front Desk relate to the Reservation Department.
• Be knowledgeable about local seasonality and events.
• Proactively promote other sister properties of Minor International.
• Liaise with the Accounting Department information on Reservation procedures, reports and operational problems and payments of commission.
• To provide assistance and friendly gesture to local representatives of tour operators and travel agencies.
• Taking, amending and cancel reservation details as applicable. Confirming the method of payment. Replying to every request for information within the timeline specified by the hotel

Qualifications
The following qualifications are essential for this role:
1. Education: A full Grade Twelve school certificate is mandatory. This serves as the foundational academic requirement for the position.
2. Professional Certification: At minimum, a Certificate in Hotel Management is required. This qualification ensures the candidate possesses the necessary theoretical knowledge in hospitality management.
3. Experience: A minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience specifically in hotel reservations or rooms division is imperative. This practical experience is crucial for understanding the intricacies of the role.
4. Technical Proficiency: Demonstrable familiarity with OPERA or other comparable reservations systems is essential. Proficiency in these systems is critical for efficient performance in this role.

Education Requirement: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education:

Job application procedure
• The successful applicant must be prepared to apply their experience rigorously in a demanding professional environment.
• Additional Information
• CV with the email addresses and mobile numbers of three traceable references.
• Closing date: 18th November 2024.
• To apply for this job please visit jobs.smartrecruiters.com.

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