Raffles Service Agent (Reservations)

The Raffles Service Agent delivers friendly and professional service that meets guests reservation experience expectations prior to their arrival.

Primary Responsibilities

Delivers Friendly and Professional Service

• Ensures smooth operation of Raffles Service department by attending to incoming calls fax and emails that are pertaining to room reservation.
• Obtains all the necessary information to complete a room reservation in the Opera system i.e. stay dates flight details rates special requests and reservation notes.
• Completes the reservation process by combining all reservation details (including any Food and Beverage or Spa arrangements) and sending a confirmation to the guest.

Focuses on Guest Experience

• Supports guests decision to proceed with the reservation by providing accurate information on the price room type availability and the amenities.
• Is well versed with the preference of the regular guests and provide them with the consistent service anticipating their needs in advance.

Involvement in Wider Job Function Actions/Relationships

• Supports the Raffles Service colleagues to achieve upsell goals in various revenue streams.
• Coordinates with other departments (Front Office Concierge Food and Beverage Raffles Spa Housekeeping and Butler) on the guests needs and requirements.
• Works closely with Revenue department to be aware of the occupancy of the hotel (i.e. sold out dates blackout dates and the need periods).
• Advises Raffles Service Manager of any deviations in rate applications or reservations arrangement.
• Maintains an accurate and updated filing system of all correspondence.
• Is familiar with hotels credit policies and handles billing instructions correctly.
• Performs clerical and administrative duties.
• Adheres to Raffles Hotel Singapore and Room Reservations department standard operating procedures guidelines and grooming standards.
• Supports hotels CSR and sustainability efforts.
• Ensures service standards and individual performance are aligned with Accor Hotels Values.

Qualifications :

Candidate Profile

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum tertiary education or equivalent.
• Knowledge of and experience of relevant software applications spreadsheets word processing and database management.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in the hotel industry.
• Required to work on weekends public holidays and rotating shift.

Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with all levels of colleagues.
• Service-oriented with an eye for details.
• Ability to work effectively and contribute to the team.
• Multicultural awareness and ability to work with people from diverse cultures.
• Self-motivated and energetic.
• Flexible.
• Displays initiative and creativity.

Additional Information :

Benefits of Joining Raffles Hotel Singapore

• 5-day Work Week.
• Duty Meals are provided.
• Colleagues Discount and/or Preferential Room Rates at worldwide Accor Hotels.
• Flexible Benefit Dental/Optical/Vacation Expenses/Childrens Education.
• Medical and Wellness Benefit.
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage.
• Local/Overseas Career Development & Growth Opportunities.
• Holistic Learning and Development Opportunities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time