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Reservations Agent

The Edgewater Hotel

Madison, WI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Business Strategy, Computer Systems, Customer Service Evaluation, Customer Support/Service, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, English Language, Establish Priorities, Hospitality and Tourism, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Retail, Spa Services
LOCATION
Madison, WI
POSTED
Today
What We Accomplish Together

A Reservations Agent is responsible for providing quality service to our guests with efficient handling of both transient and group travel accommodations. You will apply your strategic and organizational skills to effectively manage all guest andadministrative requests in an efficient and professional manner. You will work with many different departments to ensure guest bookings arrivals, guest service calls, and departures are seamless for our guests as they enjoy our luxury property. The Edgewater demands the highest quality of customer service and the reservations agent position is where you hard work ethic and exceptional customer service skills are appreciated and recognized.

What We Have
  • Flexible scheduling including days, nights and weekends.
  • A comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental and Vision coverage as well as Paid Time Off, 401K contribution matching and voluntary life insurance.
  • Discounts to our 3 onsite restaurants.
  • Discounts to our onsite Spa's services and retail as well as discounted stays at affiliated hotels.
  • Discounted onsite parking for full-time team members, discounted off-site parking for part-time team members, or a supplied Madison Metro bus pass.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

What You Have
  • Previous guest service experience. Experience within a hospitality role is a plus.
  • Ability to display a high level of integrity and professionalism at all times in dealing with guests and employees.
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and handle other special projects as needed.
  • A caring, positive attitude with a genuine interest in ensuring our customers have memorable experiences.
  • Collaborates well with others and recognizes the importance of being part of a team.
  • The ability to assist other departments in the Rooms Division, including the Front Desk and Guest Services teams.
  • Ability to effectively deal with guest and employee concerns in a positive and effective manner by listening to the concern, demonstrating empathy, and providing positive and proactive solutions.
  • Ability to access, read and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
  • Excellent customer service skills with a detail-oriented mind.
  • A calm demeanor in a high pressure and stressful environment with the ability to respond properly in any hotel emergency or safety situation.
  • Ability to sit and work in confined spaces for long periods of time.
  • A flexible schedule to accommodate our weekend and holiday availability.

Working Conditions

This position operates in a professional office environment. The role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position requires weekend work.

Physical Abilities

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear fluently in English. This position is very active and is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms, occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

About the Company

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The Edgewater Hotel