Reservation Agent

Company Description

Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm, yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary.

Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.

As Reservations Agent, you are expected to:

• Maintain effective office administrative procedures
• Adhere to all Standard Operating Procedures.
• Take personal responsibility for driving upselling and 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.
• 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, cancellations, credit, and pre-payment policies.
• To be up to date with current information and data on 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 honored.

• At least two years of experience in the Front Office or Reservations department
• Familiarity with hotel operations, available technology (PMS & RMS), and all distribution channels.
• Understand the dynamics of regional & local markets, local competitors, and destination events.
• Additional language is an advantage, preferably Arabic Speaker