Reservations Agent

**Additional Information**
**Job Number**25154904
**Job Category**Reservations
**Location**The Gritti Palace a Luxury Collection Hotel Venice, Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, Venice, Italy, Italy, 30124
**Schedule**Full Time
**Located Remotely?**N
**Position Type** Non-Management

**Organization Description**

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand - a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties - serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale - a portal to the destination’s cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose, **belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel belonging to Marriott International, is currently recruiting for a Reservations Clerk.

The Reservations Clerk will report to the Reservations Manager and she/he will be part of a Reservations Department - Family Function: Sales.

This is a great opportunity to work in a place of exceptional art and elegance, where history and culture are met with renewed Venetian style. The Gritti is known for impassioned service, a delectable culinary experience and an intimate wellness haven. The reference point for the world's elite at international city events such as the Biennale, Carnival and the Venice Film Festival.

**What we offer**
- Professional career progression at international level in more than 9000 Marriott hotels
- Learning and development opportunities online, on the job and in class
- Discounts on hotel rooms, gift shop items, food and beverage
- Experienced management & motivated and engaging colleagues
- Charity events, Wellbeing activities and voluntary work in the community of Venice through the TakeCare program
- Canteen service and uniform

**The impact you’ll make**

First impressions are everything. And you’ll set the tone for every guest’s stay. With a genuinely warm welcome, you’ll be ready with answers to any questions and happy to offer information about hotel services, facilities and the local area. Anything to help make their visit that bit more special. And, creating the smoothest check-out experience, you’ll make sure they leave us happy too.

**What you’ll do**

Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received by phone or mail. Identify guest reservation needs and determine appropriate room type. Verify availability of room type and rate. Explain guarantee, special rate, and cancellation policies to callers. Accommodate and document special requests. Answer questions about property facilities/services and room accommodations. Follow sales techniques to maximize revenue. Input and access data in reservation system. Indicate special room reservation types (e.g., complimentary rooms, employee discounts, travel agent inspection rates, and wholesale reservations) by inputting the correct code and rate into the reservation system. Follow proper escalation procedures when addressing guest concerns.

Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets; protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

**What we’re looking for**
- Excellent communication skills in English and Italian (both writing and speaking)
- Previous Reservations/Front Office experience is a big plus
- Understanding of rooms operations and luxury hospitality
- Ideally, technical knowledge of Micros and Opera
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