Company Description
Mercure Perth & Ibis Perth are centrally located in the heart of Perth city, close to major shopping, entertainment, and nightlife areas. Our hotels offer a combined 431 rooms (Our Ibis Hotel has just completed a major refurbishment).
Job Description
As the Cluster Reservations Manager , you will be responsible for managing the daily operations of the reservations team to ensure exceptional service delivery and optimize occupancy rates. Key responsibilities will include :
- Overseeing reservations operations, including booking processes, group reservations, and room allocation
- Ensuring guest inquiries and bookings are handled efficiently and courteously
- Analysing occupancy trends and collaborating with revenue management to maximize room revenue
- Training, mentoring, and managing the reservations team to achieve performance goals
- Liaising with front office and sales departments to ensure a seamless guest experience
- Assisting with VIP and special request arrangements
- Maintaining accurate records of guest preferences and booking details
- Prospecting and converting group leads for the business and ensuring group room night budgets are met
- Increase conversion on group leads and business base for the hotels
You will demonstrate a proactive approach to service and an ability to foster an engaging and positive team environment.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a similar role within the hospitality industry, along with :
Strong leadership and organisational skills with a focus on guest satisfactionExcellent verbal and written communication abilitiesProficiency in hotel property management systems (PMS) a strong working knowledge of Opera Cloud is highly desirable.Strong analytical skills and attention to detailA customer-focused mindset with a passion for providing memorable guest experiencesAdditional Information
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and promote diverse talent.
What is in it for you :
Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor properties worldwideAccess to learning and development programs through Accor AcademiesCareer advancement opportunities within Mercure & Ibis Perth and globally across Accor’s extensive networkOpportunity to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility initiativesJ-18808-Ljbffr