Reservations Supervisor - The Wickaninnish Inn

Join our Front Office Team as a Reservations Supervisor where you have the opportunity to learn and grow in a Relais & Chateaux property also recognized as a Forbes AAA 4-Diamond Resort and T&L Worlds Best Hotel.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every individual is appreciated and valued for who they are. We are passionate about providing a supportive environment for our team delivering excellence to our guests while achieving the highest sustainability practices and creating a lasting legacy for our families and communities.

We are looking for a talented and passionate individual who will bring a combination of reservations expertise and an ability to inspire support and lead a driven team of skilled people proud to deliver our guests a memorable world-class experience on the West Coast of Canada.

As a Reservations Supervisor you will:

• Ensure efficient and personalized guest service meeting and exceeding Relais & Chateaux AAA 4 & 5 Diamond and Forbes Standards.
• Guide support and oversee the Reservations Team as they strive to deliver exceptional experiences including training of new staff performance reviews and other Human Resource functions.
• Serve as the primary contact for wholesalers including managing contracts and invoicing.
• Engage in telephone sales system entry of reservations yield management recommendations and management of online booking systems.
• Be the contact person for all guests or team members who may be requiring immediate assistance from the Front Office Supervisor and/or follow up with guest concerns as necessary.
• Participate in the creation and achievement of the top line budget for the Front Office department as directed by the Front Office Manager.
• Perform clerical responsibilities such as maintenance of reservations files and day to day operational paperwork.
• Assist on the Guest Reception Desk in the capacity of Front Office Supervisor when necessary.

Qualifications :

The Wickaninnish Inn is committed to the principles of equality and diversity in the workplace. We aim to hire the best candidate for the position based on their qualifications and merit in terms of knowledge skills and experience.

Our ideal candidate will embody the West Coast culture while still being committed to the art of hospitality and pursuit of excellence. They will have:

• The willingness to learn in a team environment while striving to exceed Relais & Chateaux AAA 4 & 5 Diamond and Forbes Standards.
• Exemplary guest service skills and a demonstrated willingness to exceed guest expectations.
• Superior communication skills both verbal and written and a calm and capable demeanor.
• Proven sound judgement and proactive and creative problem solving skills.
• A strong aptitude for attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; The ability to manage a large workload and multi task in a high pressure environment.
• A professionally groomed appearance.
• A positive and pro-active attitude.
• Previous Reservations or Group Coordinator experience.
• Previous Supervisory/Management experience an asset.
• Working knowledge of Maestro File Maker Pro Online systems (e.g. Synxis) Pro Salon Word and Excel an asset.
• A desire to contribute exciting and innovative ideas towards the ongoing improvement of the Front Office Department and the Wickaninnish Inn as a whole.
• A valid BC Class 5 Drivers License. Applicants must be eligible for a BC Class 5 drivers license and have a minimum of two years of clean driving experience in their home country.

A mutual understanding of your employment duration will be determined during your interview.

Salary/Wage: $50730.00 per year.

Additional Information :

A good relationship is built upon mutual and reciprocal appreciation. We value the time and experience you bring to your work; here are some of the benefits and privileges youll have access to alongside your experience at the Inn: Employment Benefits 

By submitting an application you are attesting that the information given is accurate. As we receive a high volume of e-mails we are only able to respond directly to you if your resume and interests align with our currently available positions.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time