Reservations Agent

Job description

Company Description

Hyde London City marks the rebirth of a London icon. This lavish seven-storey, 111-room property at 15 Old Bailey draws upon a rich and storied past to create a luxurious, bespoke hideaway in the heart of the city. Hyde London City will be a destination unto itself, hosting unmatched experiences for locals and ultimately the discerning global traveller.

 

Hyde is embracing an evolved brand identity that is all about a festival vibe with music at its core. Hyde perfectly balances an elevated bohemian-chic aesthetic with a youthful, laidback ambience. The spaces are defined by vibrant colours and are designed to encourage serendipitous connections and new discoveries around every corner.  Hyde is all about the freedom and personal discovery that comes with great music, time with friends and connecting with something bigger.

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Revenue , the Reservations Agent will be the go-to person for guests booking their stay at Hyde London City. You’ll play a key role as the initial contact for guests, giving top-notch service, making guests feel at home, and finding ways to boost sales.

 

What you’ll do…

·  Answer guest enquiries in a timely and professional manner.
·  Stay on top of what's happening in our hotels and the local scene.
·  Quote rates, process and confirm reservations by email or phone, following the department’s guidelines.
·  Maximise our sales by having a sales mindset and jumping on any chances to upsell.
·  Highlight extra services or special packages to boost sales.
·  Make sure every reservation has the right billing info and payment method.
·  Secure bookings, and charge no-show or late cancellation fees when needed.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for…

·  Experience in a similar role within 4/5 star Hotel.
·  Outstanding organization skills and ability to multitask in a fast pace environment.
·  Exceptional communication skills and excellent command of the English language.
·  Previous experience working with OPERA.
·  Boutique hotel experience will be advantageous.
·  Your humble and open to ideas. We leave our egos at the door and help get it done.
·  You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
·  You want to be part of something bigger and have fun along the way.

Additional Information

What's in it for you...

·  Opportunity to take party in an amazing opening team, Hyde is doing it differently.
·  28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension and life insurance.
·  A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing.
·  Treat yourself with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners.
·  Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift.
·  Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities.
·  Cycle to work scheme.
·  The chance to make your mark in a fast-growing Brand.
·  Learning opportunities to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make, and thrive at work.
·  Excellent discounts across the entire Ennismore family of brands.

Hyde is an equal opportunity employer.  We endeavor to select, place, train, and promote the best qualified individuals based upon job-related factors such as ability, work quality, suitability, experience, and potential.