Reservation Officer

High school graduate or equivalent. Must speak, read. Write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace. Must be able to speak and understand the primary language used by the guests who visits the hotel.

Responds to communications from guests, travel agents, and referral networks concerning reservations arriving by mail, telephone. Creates and maintains reservation records-usually by date of arrival and alphabetical listing prepares letters of confirmation and promptly processes any cancellations and modifications. Tracks future room availability on the basis of reservations, and helps develop forecasts for room revenue and occupancy. Additional duties may include preparing the list of expected arrivals for the front office, assisting in preregistration activities when appropriate, and processing advance reservation deposits. Knows the type of rooms the hotel has as well as their location and layout. Knows of all hotel packages plans-meaning status, rates, and benefits. Update availability of all distribution channels like GDS, OTA and Web booking systems.