Reservationist - Hotel Experience Essential at The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts

Description:

• The purpose of the position is to respond to communications from guests, travel agents, and referral networks concerning reservations arriving by mail, telephone, fax, or through a central reservation system. The Reservationist will create and maintain reservation records - usually by date of arrival and alphabetical listing, preparing and sending letters of confirmation and promptly processing any cancellations and modifications.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Hospitality Diploma or equivalent
• Previous reservationist experience, of at least 2 to 3 years’ experience
• Knowledge and experience using an HMS system (Protel advantageous)
• Hands-on Problem-Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure and take control of incidents and investigations
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Ability to remain highly confidential and be able to treat sensitive information with the highest level of diplomacy