Job Description
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Reservations Team Leader to join our luxury Lodge & Hotel Group in Bryanston. As a key member of our Central Reservations Department, you will be responsible for leading a small team and managing the entire reservations process across multiple platforms. If you have a passion for hospitality, creative thinking, and excellent communication skills, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading a small team within the Central Reservations Department
- Managing the entire reservations process via telephone, WhatsApp, email, online platforms, central reservation systems, referral networks, and social media
- Promoting sales, cross-selling, and upselling of various products within the portfolio
- Reservation status management and SOP implementation
- OTA management
- Team training and support
- Managing cancellations, modifications, and refund requests efficiently
- Maintaining compliance with all company policies and procedures
- Promoting attention to detail, fast email turnaround, and effective inbox management within the team
- Assisting the Reservations Manager with room availability, monitoring of deposits, support revenue and occupancy forecasts, and inventory management
- Preparing expected arrival reports and managing the communication process to lodge operations teams
- Handling daily correspondence and maintaining up-to-date files
- Ensuring systems are accurate and organized
Requirements
- Grade 12
- A formal qualification
- Minimum 6 years experience in a tourism/travel call centre or reservations department for multiple properties as a senior reservations consultant or proven experienced as a reservations team lead
- Proven experience in a similar role or as a senior reservations consultant
- Team player with high level of dedication and leadership
- Excellent computer skills (MS Office, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
- PMS system knowledge – Nebula, eRes, and Opera would be advantageous
- Well-organized with good time management
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good command of the English language with exceptional writing skills
- Solid interpersonal skills
- Valid RSA ID
Qualifications
None mentioned in original description.
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In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
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