Reservations Agent - Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain

About Jumeirah & the Hotel:

Jumeirah Group a member of Dubai Holding has been making a distinguished impact on the global hospitality market for more than two decades with its Stay Different brand promise.

Its awardwinning destinations such as the iconic Burj Al Arab Jumeirah position service beyond expectations elevated dining destinations and surprising architecture and design at the heart of every guest experience.

Today Jumeirah operates a worldclass portfolio of 23 properties across the Middle East Europe and Asia and employs over 8000 colleagues representing over 106 nationalities.

As Jumeirah continues to expand its global portfolio and scales up its operations to the next level of growth it remains fully committed to developing and empowering our colleagues to excel in world class environments.

Jumeirah is committed to embedding equality diversity and inclusion in all its practices embracing a culture that celebrates diversity.

Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain is an idyllic getaway situated majestically on the shores of the Gulf and takes its architectural inspiration from the gentle movements of the sea. The resorts cluster of villas and elegantly designed rooms along with the awardwinning Talise Spa offers a sanctuary for travelers looking to recharge and embark on a journey for wellbeing. Bahrain presents itself as a destination for the ultimate Middle Eastern experience with its rich heritage of beautiful forts and charming bazaars blending perfectly with an inspirational vision for the future. The resort harmonises Jumeirahs promise of unparalleled hospitality with the wonder of the destination providing a true beachside escape in the heart of culture. Set to exceed all guest expectations the resort and spa is an oasis for natureloving friends families and couples hoping to disconnect from the chaos of everyday life.

About the Job:

An opportunity has arisen for a Reservations Agent role to join the Rooms Reservations Team at Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Family.

The main purpose of this position to maximize rooms revenue and profit through proactive selling techniques and referral across resort.

Duties and responsibilities of this role:

• Have full and up to date knowledge of the hotel products and services.
• Ensure all telephone calls are handled politely and efficiently ascertaining and accurately meeting the callers needs using a client orientated approach.
• Check arrival reports: 48 hours prior to arrival and 5 days prior to arrival.
• Handle all reservations through different channels (via email/ fax/telephone/ website) efficiently. Prepare Pro Forma invoices as requested by accounts.
• Actively participate in maximising revenue through upselling.
• Follow up on nonguaranteed and waitlisted bookings.
• Handle noshows and cancellations efficiently
• Maximize selling opportunities by adding customer value at every opportunity.
• Handle complaints promptly and professionally demonstrating genuine care and concern under the supervision of the Manager on Shift.
• Liaise with the Management and team in order to ensure the smooth operation of Revenue processes and functions within the individual unit covered.
• Prepare update and file all correspondence relating to room sales.
• Be actively motivated in cluster sales projects including FAM trips and client evenings/lunches.
• Assisting on guest visa inquiries
• Handling Group Reservations by communicating with the Events/Sales Department

About You:

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Previous Experience in form of cross trainings or internships in reservations revenue or sales department
• Good knowledge of Opera PMS
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Handle shift responsibilities in the absences of the reservations coordinator Assist newly joined colleagues on the job duties of a Room Reservations Sales Agent
• A minimum of 1 year work experience for a luxury hotel.

About the Benefits:

We offer an attractive taxfree salary paid in Bahraini Dinar (BHD) the local currency of Bahrain. In addition we offer reduced hotel rates across our properties globally excellent leave and health care package flights home accommodation allowance life insurance 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.