<p>Why us?</p> <p>The Iconic Stanley Hotel is seeking an experienced Reservations Supervisor to join their team!</p> <p>Job Overview</p> <p>Supervise and handle all telephone inquiries and reservations to provide efficient, accurate and courteous reservation services and telephone solicitations while maintaining on-going communications with group sales and the front desk on room status. Responsible for maximizing revenues and meeting annual budget.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Answer the telephone promptly and courteously. Enter guest reservations into the computer system quickly and accurately, using the hotel's selling strategy and segmenting reservations into the appropriate category.</p> </li><li> <p>Prepare and reconcile forecasts and reports to include but not limited to; a daily three-day forecast, 90-day forecast strategy boards, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Supervise the Reservations Sales personnel; interview, hire, train, coach and counsel, schedule, verify and direct.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for performance reviews development.</p> </li><li> <p>Verify all reservations and group room blocks. Input promptly, correctly code and update all hotel information into the reservation system.</p> </li><li> <p>Track denials, demand and forecast information on a daily basis including franchise database.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain accurate records for guaranteed no-shows, cancellations, advance deposits, occupancy and history information.</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain a group information log and monitor the progress of all room blocks. Maximize franchise resources, including rate solicitation, program participation and other tools.</p> </li><li> <p>Respond to telephone inquiries and reservation requests by explaining product and service options in order to sell rooms. Gathers needed information from customer in order to confirm reservation.</p> </li><li> <p>Negotiate rates and up-sells rooms in order to increase occupancy and maximize revenues.</p> </li><li> <p>Promotes the hotel and its services in order to capture customers and increase revenues.</p> </li><li> <p>Operate reservations system by entering and accessing data in order to provide callers with accurate hotel information.</p> </li><li> <p>Duties will include manual and computerized skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Provide accurate and up-to-date manual and computerized reports on daily and monthly room and reservations information in order to assist management with forecasting, tracking and staffing.</p> </li><li> <p>Direct yield management effort effectively.</p> </li><li> <p>Enter all special room requests into computer or manual system and alerts front desk staff of special requests in order to ensure department follow-through and guest's satisfaction.</p> </li><li> <p>Keep up-to-date on all local and hotel functions and services in order to efficiently respond to telephone inquiries.</p> </li><li> <p>Input group and tour reservations as they are received from the sales department in order to best utilize hotel facility and maximize revenues.</p> </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Education/Formal Training</p> <p>High School diploma or equivalent. Further education is desirable.</p> <p>Experience</p> <p>Must have two to three years of hotel front office and/or reservations experience.</p> <p>Knowledge/Skills</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence potential hotel guests.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to operate computer reservations systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to effectively supervise staff.</p> </li><li> <p>Fluency in a second language is desirable.</p> </li><li> <p>Must have ability to detect and trace computer and manual errors when reviewing reservations data for report preparation.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to use tact and understanding when dealing with demanding or unpleasant customers.</p> </li><li> <p>Must be able to memorize facts and figures. Must be organized and display patience when handling more than one call at a time.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <p>The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.</p> <ul> <li> <p>Ability to take reservations over phones.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to read computer screen and relay information to guests.</p> </li><li> <p>Ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent comprehension and literacy required to read and understand computer screen, reports, etc.</p> </li><li> <p>Mobility -ability to move around reservations area. No continuous standing required. No driving required.</p> </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li> <p>Medical, dental, & vision insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Health savings and flexible spending accounts</p> </li><li> <p>Basic Life and AD&D insurance</p> </li><li> <p>Paid time off for vacation, sick time, and holidays</p> </li><li> <p>Eligible to participate in the Company's 401(k) program with employer matching</p> </li><li> <p>Employee Assistance Program</p> </li><li> <p>Tuition Reimbursement</p> </li><li> <p>Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.</p> </li><li> <p>Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.</p> </li></ul> <p>Salary</p> <p>USD $23.00 - USD $25.00 /Hr.</p> <p>ID: 2025-27649</p> <p>Position Type: Regular Full-Time</p> <p>Property : Stanley Hotel</p> <p>Outlet: Hotel</p> <p>Category: Reservations</p> <p>Min: USD $23.00/Hr.</p> <p>Max: USD $25.00/Hr.</p> <p>Tipped Position: No</p> <p>Address : 333 E Wonder View Ave</p> <p>City : Estes Park</p> <p>State : Colorado</p> <p>EOE Protected Veterans/Disability</p>