At Four Seasons we consider life and work to be richer when we truly connect with the people and the environment around us.
Our family members are masters at their crafts – a gardener can become an artist, a manager a conductor, a chef an inventor. We look for employees who share the Golden Rule: people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for our people to characterize a shared passion for excellence and to infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do.
About Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo:
From our hillside perch overlooking the Pacific Ocean, our expansive Costa Rican resort offers privacy while being your launching pad into boundless adventures. After a day of zip lining, surfing or hiking a volcano, return to our tropical retreat for farm-to-table dining from one of our five restaurants and bars, refreshing swims or relaxing spa treatments. With customized itineraries for families and couples alike, we can’t wait for you to experience “pura vida” at Peninsula Papagayo.
Reservations Agents sell the resort and provide information to prospective guests, capture sales from the incoming calls and coordinate details of each reservation.
Purpose
To monitor & respond to communications from guests, travel agents, and referral networks concerning reservations arriving by mail, telephone, telex, cable, fax, or through a central reservation system.
Job Responsibilities
General
Is directly responsible for the day to day key processes in his/her area of work
Assists his/her supervisor in executing the day to day operational requirements
Assumes training responsibilities when required; demonstrates a high degree of standards awareness; promotes teamwork and acts as role model
Attends all scheduled training sessions, and ensure to reach goals setup by Supervisors and / or Assistant Manager,
Actively offers operational, employee and customer (internal and external) related feedback to management
Displays warmth, care and genuine enthusiasm when dealing with guests and internal customers; lives the Golden Rule
Adheres to the hotel's code of conduct and grooming & hygiene standards
Is seen as working hands-on, assists colleagues in crunch times; Walks the talk
Actively participates in briefings and departmental meetings
Maintains a clean and orderly work area and promotes a safe working environment
Performs any cognate duties as assigned
Flexibility to work to demands of the business
Departmental
Is highly knowledgeable on all hotel services and facilities including hours of operation, key hotel personnel, daily activities, special functions.
Process all reservation requests, changes and cancellations received by phone or email
Input and access data reservation in reservation system
Identify guest reservation needs and determine appropriate room type
Continuously updates the "Show Me You know Me" database; shares information with operational departments to ensure a high quality arrival experience.
Updates and maintains guest history profiles as per standards
Monitor Online Travel Agencies (OTAs) and Online Tour Operators extranet (reservation functions) to ensure data accuracy
Assists the Supervisor, Assistant Reservation Manager in the preparation of reports including cancellation, no shows, and sources of reservations
Is Adept at handling multiple telephone calls at any given time
Follow sales techniques to maximize reservation upselling program
Reviews guest history where available and takes steps to ensure high quality guests experience
Reviews and verifies all WRO arrivals for appropriate profile
Ensures appropriate guest recognition in accordance with the hotel's programs and using sound discretion
Works closely with the Sales department in handling group bookings, maintaining files, tracing cut off dates, following up on special instructions etc.
Monitors quality of data entry by user and rectifies if required to ensure company standards are met
Clears suspended profiles in GUESTres
Maintains high levels of guest confidentiality and data privacy as per company guidelines
Report any equipment failures/problems & repair requests to Supervisors.
Special Requirements
1-2 years of relevant experience in Front Office/Reservation in 5-star hotel/resort or in high end customer service role and dealing directly with customers over the phone (essential)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Spanish and English language
Team player
Possess working knowledge of type of rooms the hotel has as well as their location.
Knowledgeable about all hotel packages, meal plans, rates, and benefits.
Computer literate
Pleasant telephone voice and manner is required
Compliance Policies
Grooming Policy
Confidentiality Agreement
Policy Against Harassment
Electronic Systems Policy
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Employee Handbook Acknowledgement Form
More Information
Application Details
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Organization Details
Four Seasons CR
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