ASSISTANT RESERVATIONS MANAGER SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
The Assistant Reservations Manager is adept at navigating operations through significant periods of growth and change, showcasing exceptional communication skills and relationship-building with all levels of management. This role demands a results-driven approach, with a focus on strategic planning and hands-on execution to achieve outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a meticulous eye for detail, a passion for people development, and a resilient, collaborative spirit, complemented by proficient skills in Microsoft Windows applications.


Summary of Assistant Reservations Manager Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Hospitality Management with 2 years of Experience
- Ability to work and communicate in a multinational environment, including oral and written language skills in English
- Good keyboard skills and proven working knowledge of Microsoft Office to include MSWord, MSExcel ,
- PMS, Opera, IDeaS and EZYield or RateTiger.
- Analytical skills., Solid management skills.
- Operational knowledge of the role.
- Ability to operate computer and office equipment.
- Luxury Hotel Experiences, Communication skills.
- Passion for hospitality and the European elegance of service, International experience
- Above all, integrity and honesty.
- College degree or equivalent experience
- Proven experience of leading a service-driven contact or reservations center operation
2. BS in Business Administration with 3 years of Experience
- Experience managing an operation through periods of significant growth or change.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to establish effective relationships with all levels including executive management.
- Results-driven executive who enjoys not only building the strategy but also rolling his or her sleeves up to drive results.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- An enthusiasm for coaching, teaching and the development of people.
- Optimism and energy for the brand and its future.
- An open and collaborative nature.
- A high degree of self-awareness of one's own personal style, strengths and weaknesses, and motivational triggers.
- Action-oriented, enjoys working hard and looking for challenges; able to act and react, even if limited information is available.
- Ability to work in Microsoft Windows applications (i.e. Excel, Word and Outlook)
3. BA in Communications with 1 year of Experience
- Know the techniques required to fulfill a Reservations Assistant position.
- Know the characteristics of the resort’s inventory.
- Supervise that sales help maximize both the occupancy and the average daily rate.
- Knowledge of the resort as well as of its characteristics and benefits.
- Recognize repetitive and distinguished guests.
- Know the operation and functions of the Central Reservations Office.
- Know the different guarantee policies of the reservations.
- Control the resort’s inventory.
- Knowledge of travel agencies' reservations, as well as the payment procedures and commissions of both, agencies with and without credit with the resort.
- Keep a high level of professionalism, reflecting a polite attitude to internal and external guests.