Reservationist - Weekends

Hotel Reservation Sales Agent
Pay: $20.00 per hour
A landmark of gracious hospitality and first-class service on Long Island, New York, the elegant and historic Garden City Hotel welcomes guests into spacious and luxurious guest rooms and suites, and delights with an array of new dining experiences, including Red Salt Room by David Burke. We are looking for Hospitality Professionals to help us reinforce the standards that historically make us one of the best in the business.
We currently have a career opportunity available for an experienced Hotel Reservation Sales Agent.
Reservations Sales Agents play a leading role in generating revenue for the hotel.
You will field nearly all inquiries for transient reservations and must convert as many of these calls as possible into confirmed reservations.
and input detailed information into the property management system (Opera), accurately and efficiently.
You are responsible for handling group blocks and inputting rooming lists, selling gift certificates, processing travel agent commissions, and proper coding of market segments and corporate accounts.
The position is also responsible for providing overall reservations support for the hotel.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, in particular Excel and Word.
Prior hotel experience preferred (Front Desk/Reservations).
Excellent customer service and verbal communications skills are a must.
Must be able to handle high telephone call volume and respond to a high volume of email correspondence.
Must have computer skills; GDS and hotel property management system experience is preferred.
Must be flexible with schedules and able to work holidays and weekends.
Benefits: Full Time Employees-

• Group Health Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Short Term Disability, Accident Advantage and Cancer Care Plans
• Long Term Disability
• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Job Types: Full Time

• Day shift
• Holidays
• Weekdays & Weekends
• Hotel Reservations: 1 year (Preferred)