The posting
Job Description
As Reservation Host, I will fully comprehend the vision of Six Senses to help people reconnect with themselves, others and the world around them and our values of local sensitivity and global sensibility, crafted experiences, emotional hospitality, responsible and caring, fun and quirky and pioneering wellness.
Sustainability, Wellness and Out of the Ordinary experiences are at the core of everything we do at Six Senses. I will safeguard these pillars and ensure full knowledge and active participation of all our brand initiatives.
Duties and Responsibilities
As Reservation Host, I will assume full responsibility for the efficient operation in the following:
- Run daily reports for Reservation department, operational departments, Sales & Marketing.
- Process new reservations, update and clean up reservations, process advance deposits, answer reservations inbox emails within 24 hours, process reports (No Shows, ORS Comments, Commission, etc.) and other reservation related duties as assigned.
- Assist in all allocation of rooms.
- Check and handle for special requests and hard blocking rooms as needed.
- Contact guests or travel agents to clarify any discrepancies in preferences or requests before guests’ arrival.
- Track future room availabilities based on reservations.
- Monitor and update internet reservation system in coordinate with respected hosts.
- Assist in determine room rates based on the selling tactics of the resort.
- Assist in the management of the guest history and profile system.
- Ensure all reservations daily are completed with all necessary guest information, profile information and rate/market/source codes with accuracy and efficiency.
- Upkeep Six Senses guidelines and standards of service and operation. My performance benchmarks are maintained and exceeded.
- Assists in implementing and enforcing departmental policies, procedures and best practices.
- Consistently upholds Six Senses guidelines, operational standards and LQA requirements, using guest feedback to continuously improve service delivery.
- Takes responsibility for the efficient execution of all assigned tasks, maintaining and exceeding individual performance benchmarks.
- Performs any additional duties and responsibilities assigned by the Reservation Supervisor or/and Reservation Manager.
Qualifications
To execute the position of Reservation Host, I must have the required qualifications, technical skills and experience in a similar role in luxury hotels with proven results and includes the following:
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 years’ experience in a similar setting. Hospitality diploma/degree from a recognized hospitality school is preferred.
- Technical skills include MS Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. I am also familiar with various hotel systems including PMS, GDS and CRS platforms. I have knowledge of hotel/resort and policies regarding reservations, discounts, MICE platforms and detailed procedures in handling local and overseas room bookings.
- Fluent in English and Spanish; I understand that additional languages are preferred.
- Valid authorization to work in Spain is required. Applicants must hold the appropriate visa and/or work permit where applicable. European visa or valid work permit required.
The above is intended to provide an overview of the role and responsibilities for a Reservation Host at Six Senses Quexigal Palace. It is not and does not infer that the above is an inclusive and/or exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities inherent to the position.
Six Senses Quexigal Palace is an equal opportunity employer. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
Six Senses serves as a changemaker and maintains a leadership commitment to community, sustainability, emotional hospitality, wellness, and crafted experiences, infused with a touch of quirkiness.
Whether an exquisite island resort, mountain retreat, or urban hotel; Six Senses unites a diverse, multinational, and multicultural portfolio of properties. Each host brings to life the values in their own way, while delivering on the brand’s vision: to reawaken people’s senses so they feel the purpose behind their travels and ultimately reconnect with themselves, others, and the world around them.
You’re about to be the author of this journey that takes you through life’s undiscovered passageways, hidden treasures, and meaningful experiences.
It’s a story unlike any other. Out of the ordinary, one could say. A journey across lands and seas, a tale about what it means to connect to the world around us.
Let the journey begin
