Reservations Manager

**Company Description**
At Accor we believe that there is a place for everyone in the same way that our brands cater to all of our guests. That’s why we offer the greatest career opportunities, industry training and the chance to work in the most diverse locations in the hotel, resort and hospitality industry.

**Who we are**

A sanctuary of style, Hotel Chadstone Melbourne MGallery offers the perfect luxury escape nestled close to the city of Melbourne. Its unique design marries both exclusivity and comfort allowing guests to feel a sense of home during their stay, whilst transporting you into a world of glamour and opulence. Offering exclusive experiences, exceptional service and boasting views of the Melbourne skyline, Port Phillip Bay and the Dandenong Ranges, this five star hotel has been built with the ultimate in guest experience in mind.
**Job Description** What you'll be doing**:
As Reservations Manager, you will lead the Reservations team and play a critical role in creating the perfect stay for each and every one of our guests. You are a natural leader who thrives in a team environment and possess strong organisational and time management skills with an impeccable eye for detail.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Ensuring the Reservations team use the hotel systems to process and input reservations in an accurate and efficient manner
- Maintaining a positive selling approach to maximise yield in both occupancy and rates
- Possess strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workflow and workload individually and across the team
- Producing and distributing rooming lists and confirmations as required and maintain regular communication with clients
- Undertake group reservation tasks such as actioning releases and loading rooming lists for multiple properties
- Nurture business relationships with key clients and travel agents to encourage loyalty
- Promote all hotel facilities, cross sell and upsell where appropriate
- Actively work with the front office team on how to sell the hotel, convert enquiries to reservations and be aware of all promotions
- Work with Sales & Marketing to promote packages and special offers

**Qualifications** What we're looking for**:

- Previous Reservations experience in the hotel industry is essential, with knowledge of the luxury market preferred.
- An uncompromising commitment to providing an exceptional experience for our guests
- Proficient with OPERA
- A strong, outcome driven approach in regards to performance
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Be a calming influence in the midst of a high pressured, fast paced environment, with the ability to sustain and drive positive team morale creating a culture that people want to be part of.
- Natural leadership skills with demonstrated results in developing and motivating teams, your lead by example approach will be infectious

**What’s in it for you**:

- Great benefits - worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts from you first day, Chadstone shopping centre discounts (at selected stores), free nights’ accommodation on your anniversary with Accor, free & confidential employee assistance program, discounted health insurance
- Live in Melbourne's South-East? Work close to home and avoid the CBD
- Endless learning & career development opportunities with Australia's largest hospitality group - Accor
- Industry-leading training and development opportunities with Accor Academy
- Work your way at Accor with flexible work arrangements
- Be part of a dynamic hotel environment with a supportive and fun team

**Additional Information