Reservation Manager

Job Description Summary

Position Summary
The Reservations Manager sets the tone for Sonesta’s mission of “Wowing” our guests with Amazing Moments. The Reservations Manager is responsible for soliciting and managing the reservations sales-related opportunities to maximize the hotel's room revenue.
The ideal candidate has a passion for hospitality and going beyond for our guests and fellow employees.

Job Description

Work Environment

• Majority of work takes place indoors in an office environment.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
• Frequently handling objects and equipment.
• Standing/sitting for extended periods of time and moving about the facility.

Expected Hours of Work

• Must be flexible to work variable days of the week to include weekends and holidays.
• Must be flexible to work variable shifts (days, nights, overnights).
• Ten to twelve hour shifts sometimes required.

Education and Experience

• 3 years Front Office experience or related required.
• Four-year degree in hospitality or related field preferred.
• Prior Reservations Coordinator or Manager experience preferred.

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include:

• Answer calls and questions regarding hotel facilities and rates.
• Regulate rate and inventory availability.
• Follow through on all changes submitted by the Sales Department.
• Perform simple analyses of room night, rate, and revenue statistics.
• Generate reports on demand.
• Provide proper departments with rate and inventory information.
• Prepare weekly forecast to reflect budgeted occupancy levels and distribute to all departments.
• Verify all group resume information at time of distribution for accuracy.
• Assist Director of Sales & Marketing and Director of Revenue Management in compiling reports and information.

• Assist the Director of Revenue Management in leading efforts to achieve the highest possible RevPAR.
• Coordinate with Sales and Convention Services to ensure that rooming lists and reservation cards are processed in a timely manner.
• Ensure all VIP’s are flagged appropriately and communicate any special needs to the Front Desk.
• Build and update all rate codes in revenue management systems.
• Work with Sales Team as needed to ensure effective and efficient management of group inventory daily - provide direction when needed on cutoff date extensions and additions to inventory.
• Attend department meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his/her competency.

• Professional verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrable expertise in analysis and action taking.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Delphi and Opera PMS experience a plus.
• Prioritization and time management skills.
• Working quickly without compromising quality.

Go Beyond @SonestaHotels

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas – all working towards fulfilling our simple mission: To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality .

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Additional Job Description

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account with Company Match
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Sick Days
• Sonesta Hotel Discounts
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Various Employee Perks and Discounts

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.