Description
Job Summary:
Act as the first point of contact, providing personalized assistance and professional support to prospective guests, ensuring compliance with brand standards.
Key Highlights:
1. Prior experience in hotel reservations and customer service
2. Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
3. Customer satisfaction focus and upselling sales skills
**Mission:** Serve as the first point of contact for prospective guests, delivering personalized assistance, providing accurate information, and offering professional support in accordance with brand standards.
**Job Responsibilities:**
Process reservation requests, modifications, and cancellations received via telephone or e\-mail;
Identify guest needs and recommend the most suitable room types and options;
Verify availability, room types, and rates in both systems (Opera / Empower);
Accurately enter, update, and access reservation data in the system;
Clearly explain guarantee requirements, rate inclusions, and hotel policies to guests;
Record and accommodate special requests or preferences;
Provide guests with detailed information about property facilities, services, and accommodation options;
Adhere to all company policies and ensure every guest is welcomed according to brand standards;
Sincerely thank guests and ensure a positive experience;
Communicate\-clearly, professionally, and courteously with guests and colleagues; answer telephone calls following appropriate etiquette guidelines;
Maintain positive working relationships and support the team in achieving departmental goals.
**Requirements:**
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry;
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and manage time effectively in a dynamic environment;
Knowledge of PMS systems;
Understanding of rate structures, market segments, and distribution channels (GDS, OTA, direct, etc.);
Strong customer service and hospitality orientation;
Problem-solving ability;
Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude;
Sales-oriented mindset, focused on upselling opportunities;
Commitment to brand standards and guest satisfaction.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly;
Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, as required;
Residence in the Algarve region.
**Education/Professional Experience:**
Completion of 12th grade (Mandatory);
Professional training in Hospitality (Preferred);
Minimum of 1 year’s prior experience in similar roles (Mandatory).
**Language Skills:**
Excellent communication skills in Portuguese and English (Mandatory). Additional languages are an asset.
Would you like to join the Reservations Department team at Pine Cliffs Resort? Submit your application!