Reservations Specialist EGLS

Company: EGLS

Location:
London W1H 6PA United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2024-12-12 09:03:31

Salary:

Job Type: Full-Time

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Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants 

At Edwardian Hotels London, it’s the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.   

We are currently recruiting for a Reservations Agent/ Specialist to join our Central Reservations Team at Edwardian Hotels London. 

Overview: 

  • An Amazing opportunity has arisen to join Edwardian Hotels as a Reservations Agent. 

  • As Reservations Agent you will be responsible for achieving maximum revenue through the effective selling of room reservations and other ancillary revenue to customers via the telephone, e-mail or other channels deemed appropriate by the company.  

  • You will be responsible for utilizing customer service and sales skills to identify guest needs, make accurate reservations which provide the optimal experience for our guests while maximizing revenue potential. 

  • You will ensure information is accurately recorded in the appropriate systems and customers are provided with excellent service delivery as determined by the company standards.  

  • You will be the guest advocate ensuring all guests' needs from the initial booking to follow up. 

 About You: 

  • Current reservations experience within a 4- or 5-star hotel environment. 

  • Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. 

  • Natural tele sales ability including closing skills, tone of voice. 

  • Ability to effectively listen and position hotels to meet guests needs.  

  • High level of hotel product and services knowledge. 

  • Ability to generate revenue by all means available. 

  • Technical knowledge of hotel booking systems, Including Opera. 

Our Benefits Package:

  • Competitive salary 

  • 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service 

  • Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily 

  • Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended. 

  • Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels 

  • Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends 

  • Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets 

  • Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme 

  • Regular social events across all hotels 

  • Annual company recognition events held in January each year 

  • Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels 

  • Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support 

  • Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy 

  • Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development 

 Eligibility: 

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. 

Ref: 1|6|HA|2256878

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