Reservation Manager (Based in Da Nang)

• Handle reservations by email, telephone, website or central reservation systems referral.

• Check flight reports to know the seat & booking possibility in next days

• Know the type of rooms available as well as their location and layout.

• Know the selling status, rates and benefits of all package plans.

• Know the credit policy of the hotel and how to code each reservation.

• Determines room rates based on the selling tactics of the resort.

• Prepares letter of booking confirmation.

• Handle cancellations and modifications and promptly relays this information to the hotels/ resorts.

• Handle strictly all report “No answer”/ “Not confirm” to take action accordingly.

• Handle group/ bookings whenever flight delays/ cancels/ sold over flight tickets

• Handle Crew, Fam Trip, Vip bookings.

• Handle advance deposits on the reservation.

• Helps develop room revenue and occupancy forecasts.

• In charge key account hotels (Novotels Phu Quoc/ Vinpearl Phu Quoc – 2 hotels)

• Prepares expected arrival list for hotels/ resorts.

• Have a full knowledge about the product of hotel, all service & activities.

• Assists in preregistration activities when appropriate.

• Monitors advances deposit requirements.

• Handle daily correspondence. Respond to inquire and makes reservation as needed.

• Make sure those files are kept up to date.

• Maintains a clean and neat appearance work area at all times.

• Promotes goodwill by being courteous, friendly and helpful to guests, mangers and colleagues.

• Getting information about areas of interest in order to target more guests in particular seasons.

• Ensure all complaints are reported and followed up on promptly.

• Fully know how to use, manage booking and service on the Samo System.

• Keep up with changes in the market and adapt strategies accordingly.

• Maintain a high profile with guests, agents and neighbors and maintain a good customer relationship/ company partners (hotels/ resorts)

• Develop and maintain effective channels of communication throughout the Department.

• Assign responsibilities to subordinates and check their performance periodically.

• Monitor recruitment to ensure the highest possible standards are maintained.

• Ensure sufficient staffing levels are maintained within agreed budgetary guidelines.

• Promote a high level of performance and motivation amongst Reservations staff and carry out regular performance appraisals.

• Ensure all staff are aware of and adhere to the Company policy and procedures, rules and regulations and are familiar.

• Attend HOD meetings to discuss operational matters and strategic developments.

• Brief direct reports on all relevant issues within the Company to ensure the efficient operation of your department.

• Liaise with the press, KOL, travel agents and assist with familiarization visits.

• Ensure all relevant reports are submitted to the relevant persons on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.

• Ensure all guest and staff incident reports are submitted.

• Be accountable for ensuring all staff administration is accurate and promptly completed (i.e. schedules, holidays and sickness)

• Ensure adequate administrative record keeping and cash control procedures are implemented and maintained.

• Ensure standards are met and maintained with the use of checklists.

• Ensure adequate learning is undertaken recorded, monitored and reported on.

• Develop departmental trainers and assign training responsibilities.

• Identify training needs and plan training programs accordingly and conduct training sessions to ensure employees have the necessary skills to perform their duties.

• Ensure high standards of cleanliness in the department.

• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the Company’s employee rules and regulations and ensure that your staff does the same.

• Have a complete understanding of and adhere to the Company’s policy relating to fire, hygiene, health and safety and ensure that your staff does the same.

• Assist in the building of an efficient team of employees by taking an active interest in their welfare, safety and development.

• Ensure that all employees provide a courteous and professional service at all times.

• Carry out any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Cooperate and assist in coordinating emergency operations with management.

• Working in professional and international environment.

• Competitive income and benefit.

• Teamwork and motivation and friendly spirit

• Good knowledge and experience of reservation.

• Minimum of three years work experience in similar position at 4* or 5* hotels, resorts/ travel.

• University graduate/ Hotel Management Diploma or related course.

• Experience managing hotels/ resorts relationships.

• Able to collaborate effectively with other departments to ensure teamwork.

• Strong guest interaction skills; outgoing personality.

• Must display strong leadership and supervisory skills

• Having clear concise written and verbal communication skills.

• University graduate/ Hotel Management Diploma or related course.

• Send CV via email.