Reservation Agent (Tamayyaz Program – Saudis Only)
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Makkah Region · Full Time
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- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- vor 8 Stunden
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Saudi nationals (Saudis only), including fresh graduates and candidates with up to 6 months of relevant experience.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Tamayyaz Program
The Tamayyaz Program is a national development initiative designed to help Saudi nationals build essential competencies and knowledge across various hospitality roles, blending structured learning with practical job experience. As a Reservation Agent, participants receive guidance and training to perform at a high standard within the hotel.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional service when attending to guest reservations by phone in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Accurately collect and record reservation details, including booking codes for both group and individual stays.
- Notify relevant departments regarding VIP guests' arrivals and ensure all special accommodation requests are organized in advance.
- Identify commissionable bookings and compile required documentation.
- Handle reservation deposits and special billing details, including seeking credit approvals when necessary.
- Maintain organized records of all reservations for fast and easy retrieval.
- Assist in managing room inventory to optimize occupancy rates and support revenue growth using yield management techniques, including up-selling.
- Prepare and contribute to room forecasts and lists of important guests.
- Facilitate clear communication of guest history to personalize services and promote hotel amenities to guests for improved satisfaction and revenue.
- Manage incoming reservation communications—calls, faxes, and messages—in a prompt and accurate fashion.
- Observe all relevant hotel guidelines, policies, and legal regulations.
- Uphold high standards of guest privacy and confidentiality and strictly follow safety, security, and emergency protocols.
- Participate in required meetings and training sessions as directed by the Space Controller, and support team members as needed.
- Maintain a clean, organized work area, adhering to all appearance and hygiene standards.
- Remain knowledgeable of hotel facilities, local attractions, and payment and credit procedures.
Candidate Profile
- This opportunity is exclusively for Saudi nationals.
- Open to fresh graduates and those with up to 6 months of experience.
- Basic proficiency in English is required.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for the hospitality sector.
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication abilities.
- Collaborative team player, proactive in offering assistance to colleagues.
- Willingness to work flexible hours based on the needs of the department.
- Ability to maintain composure, focus, and a courteous demeanor when addressing guest inquiries and needs.
Additional Information
The organization is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion, aiming to recruit and elevate talent from all backgrounds.
Skills
English Communication
Record Keeping
Customer Service
Telephone Etiquette
Emergency Procedures
Customer Orientation
Yield Management
Upselling techniques
Hotel Property Management Systems (PMS)
Hotel Policies Knowledge
Reservation Management Systems
Basic Billing Procedures
Information Filing Systems
Work styles they’re looking for
Teamwork
Attention to Detail
Stress Management
Flexibility