Reservations Agent (maternity cover)

The Langham, London; Europe's first Grand Hotel and Forbes 5* rated property, is currently recruiting for Reservations Agent to join our talented Reservations team, on a one-year maternity contract. We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome and value applications from all communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In the role of Reservations Agent, your key focus will be to:

• answer all incoming Reservation enquiries, to the agreed departmental standard, and wherever possible to convert them to bookings
• input reservations into the OPERA system, ensuring all details are accurate and complete in line with the agreed departmental standard.
• ensure all system traces are actioned on a daily basis
• ensure all 'no-shows' from the previous night are followed up and charged accordingly
• perform general office duties such as photocopying, scanning, filing as and when required

You will be scheduled to work on a roster that allows 5 shifts out of 7, that will require weekend work. Office opening hours are 8am - 8pm, and all our shifts are 8.5 hours long.

ABOUT YOU

• excellent customer service skills and ability to build the rapport with guests
• ability to produce work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• strong organisational and administrative skills
• strong computer skills; all Microsoft Office packages and working knowledge of Opera PMS is essential.
• great team player attitude
• positive attitude

YOUR BENEFITS

Financial Wellbeing

• Discretionary Service Charge
• 28 days of holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) with the opportunity to increase to up to 33 days off based on Length of Service
• Access to Wagestream – a salary advance benefit
• Complimentary accommodation at all the Langham Hotels & Resorts, Cordis Hotels & Resorts, Eaton Workshop and affliated hotels
• Discounted accommodation at The Langham, London for you and your family
• Discounts for you, your friends and family in our Food and Beverage outlets and on Spa treatments
• Up to £750 Recommend a Friend referral bonus
• Seasonal Travelcard loan
• Participation in an upsell incentive plan
• Company pension plan
• Life insurance
• Discounts in various high street and online shops

Mental Wellbeing

• Colleague recognition system - being recognised and rewarded for positive guest comments or when you showcase one of our company values
• Learning and Development opportunities, including paid and unpaid cross-departmental training, empowering you to progress in your career
• 2 staff parties per year and several colleague social and community events
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme by Hospitality Action (24/7)
• Access to Qualified Mental Health First Aiders on site
• Most Valued Colleague of the Month and Year Awards
• Long Service Awards

Physical Wellbeing

• Free meals on duty in our Staff Restaurant
• Uniform supplied and laundered or if non-uniform colleague, a complimentary valet service of work attire provided
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Subsidised regular Back Massage, Reflexology & Chiropody Sessions

OUR CULTURE

Our company is dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where "Our People, Our Pride" serves as a guiding principle, fostering innovation, collaboration, and personal growth.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The Langham, London is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, or any other characteristic.

SUSTAINABILTY PLEDGE

We are extremely proud to be recognised as an environmentally conscious hotel, constantly striving to improve our eco policies and initiatives to help preserve our world for future generations. We attained Platinum Earthcheck certification for the 4th consecutive year in December 2023, making us the first UK hotel to achieve Platinum status in 2020 and one of only two hotels in Europe and the UK currently holding this prestigious certification.

The Langham London, London's Original Grand Hotel and flagship of the international Langham Hospitality Group comprises 380 luxury bedrooms and suites and Palm Court restaurant, the Artesian Bar and Wigmore Tavern, extensive Meeting & Events facilities, Europe's first Chuan Body + Soul Spa and Sauce by The Langham, our cookery school. The team at the hotel prides itself on building great memories for our guests and we've been doing so since 1865.

Would you like to be a Reservations Agent (maternity cover) in such an iconic hotel? Then go ahead, apply!

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Location: West London, GB

Posted Date: 11/1/2024