Reservations Assistant

2 weeks ago

Londonderry, United Kingdom City Hotel Derry Full time

Job Ref:
INT16289

Branch:
City Hotel Derry

Location:
City Hotel Derry, Derry

Salary/Benefits:10.50 per hour

Contract type:
Permanent

Hours:
Full Time

Shift pattern:
Permanent/Full Time - Flexible as per business needs

Hours per week:40

Posted date:02/02/2023

Closing date:04/03/2023

Who are we?


Situated in a beautiful setting in Derry City with panoramic views of the river Foyle and only steps away from the famous city walls, shops, bars, restaurants.

Facilities include 158 bedrooms, extensive conference banqueting facilities for up to 450 guests, a leisure centre with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, Thompson's on the River Restaurant, Coppin's Bar and secure car parking.

What is in it for you?

  • Employee of the Month / Employee of the Year


 Aimbridge Staff Rates
  • Accommodation / Rooms
  • Food Beverage Discounts
  • Leisure Centre / Spa Discounts
  • Aimbridge Staff Training
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Service Star Recognition
  • AXA Insurance Discounts
  • Company Group Pension
  • Reward Recognition incentives from Head of Department
  • Free staff meals while on shift

Role requirements

  • Previous reservations systems exposure, however training will be provided
  • Strong guest relation and sales experience
  • Have worked in a target and standards driven environment previously
  • Have strong computer skills, especially in Excel
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • The ability to plan, prioritise and build rapport with others
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Ambitious and hard working

Responsibilities to include:

  • Conversion of enquiries through effective telephone and sales techniques and the tailoring of packages to guest needs in a professional and efficient manner
  • Group management including contracting, updates and rooming lists etc.
  • Liaison with all departments to ensure a seamless guest experience including but not limited to front office, housekeeping and food and beverage.
  • Assign rooms according to hotels availability and guests requests
  • Understand and enforce hotel and company credit policies and ensure proper billing instructions, routing instructions and payment methods and applied to the reservations
  • Performing general office duties and administrative tasks
  • Promote Up-Selling within the department and front office.
  • Friendly, professional, customerfocused approach towards assisting guests throughout their journey providing a 'wrap around' customer care experience

What can you expect from us?

  • A pleasant, welcoming working environment
  • A small team where each member is valued, and their individual attributes developed and encouraged
  • Training
  • Staff discounts for overnight stays though the Aimbridge Group
  • Opportunities for your personal development within the Hotel Group Brand Portfolio
What do we need from you?


To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.


At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business.

As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our Global community and enabling everyone to Be Their Best Selves.


Situated in a beautiful setting in Derry City with panoramic views of the river Foyle and only steps away from the famous city walls, shops, bars, restaurants.

Facilities include 158 bedrooms, extensive conference banqueting facilities for up to 450 guests, a leisure centre with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, Thompson's on the River Restaurant, Coppin's Bar and secure car parking.


**We have over 190 members of staff at the City Hotel Derry, and with that comes a wide variety of different career and employment opportunities ranging from student placements, to full time/part time permanent positions to holiday or seasonal jobs. Whether you are just starting out in your career or have previous skills and experience, regardless of your background, we want to hear from enthusiastic people with a positive can do attitude who want to ensure our guests enjoy their stay at the City Hotel Derry. It's our policy to invest in people and as such we are constantly training and developing our staff to help promote within and increase effectiveness. We have numerous different departments in the hotel, with a wealth of exciting employment opportunities in a number of different disciplines. This includes food beverage; sales marketing; reception; administration; maintenance and housekeeping.

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