- Hostelworld
- Google Hotel Listings
- Direct Website Bookings
- Maintain guest profiles.
- Excellent written English
Location: The Kensington Collection & SafeStay Holland Park
Reports To: Revenue & Reservations Manager / Cluster General Manager
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum
Duration: Permanent - Full time, 40 hours per week 9:00-5:30
Job Purpose
The Reservationist is responsible for maximising accommodation revenue across all properties by handling reservations efficiently, delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring the highest level of booking accuracy.
The role supports both The Kensington Collection and SafeStay Holland Park, managing hotel rooms, serviced apartments and hostel accommodation through various booking channels while maintaining excellent communication with guests, reception teams and revenue management.
Key Responsibilities
Reservations
- Manage all reservations via telephone, email and online channels.
- Process bookings accurately within agreed response times.
- Convert enquiries into confirmed bookings.
- Upsell room categories, breakfast packages and additional services.
- Maximise occupancy and revenue opportunities.
- Ensure all reservations are entered accurately into the PMS.
- Monitor arrivals, departures and availability daily.
Revenue Management Support
- Assist with daily rate loading where required.
- Monitor occupancy and booking pace.
- Identify high-demand periods.
- Report unusual booking patterns.
- Support revenue strategy implementation.
- Assist with overbooking management.
- Ensure rate parity across all channels.
OTA Management
Manage Reservations Received From
- Booking.com
- Expedia
- Agoda
- Hotels.com
- Hostelworld
- Google Hotel Listings
- Direct Website Bookings
- Telephone Reservations
- Corporate Accounts
- Travel Agents
- Group Bookings
Guest Service
- Respond promptly to guest enquiries.
- Handle amendments and cancellations.
- Manage special requests.
- Resolve reservation issues professionally.
- Build strong relationships with repeat guests.
Property Coordination
- Front Office
- Housekeeping
- Revenue Manager
- Sales Team
- Finance Department
- General Managers
to ensure accurate room availability and smooth guest arrivals.
Administration
- Maintain reservation records.
- Produce daily arrival reports.
- Process deposits and prepayments.
- Issue confirmations.
- Verify payment details.
- Maintain guest profiles.
- Ensure GDPR compliance.
Systems Experience
- Guestline PMS
- Channel Manager
- Booking Engine
- Microsoft Office
- Outlook
- Excel
- Payment Gateways
Knowledge & Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong customer service focus
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Commercial awareness
- Good organisational skills
- Strong numerical skills
- Excellent written English
- Positive and professional attitude
Essential
Experience Required
- Minimum 2 years' experience in hotel reservations.
- Experience using a hotel PMS.
- Experience working with OTAs.
- Excellent telephone manner.
Working Hours
- 40 hours per week.
- Monday to Friday (9.00 to 17.30)
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension.
- Holiday entitlement.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Training and development.
- Employee recognition programmes.
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Reservationist employer: MCR Property Group
MCR Property Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London where innovation and teamwork thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and career advancement, ensuring that our team members feel valued and empowered. Join us to be part of a company that not only prioritises professional success but also fosters a supportive and inclusive culture.
