Job Description
The Reservation Supervisor / Team Leader takes responsibility for the group's sales and planning functions, as well as managing and leading the hotel's reservations team. As a
Reservation Supervisor / Team Leader, you're not just managing the hotel's reservations operations – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.
Responsibilities
Here's what you'll do during a typical day:
- Support daily reservations operations: Assist in managing room inventory and availability, group blocks and rooming lists, cut-off dates, rate restrictions, occupancy strategies, and system usage
- Coordinate group reservations: Process rooming lists, billing requirements, and special requests, and facilitate communication of relevant information between meeting planners, housing bureaus, and internal departments
- Assist with revenue optimization: Monitor reservations activity and support rate and occupancy strategies to maximize revenue
- Provide reservations support: Handle reservation requests and provide service to team members and customers as needed
- Support department operations: Assist with departmental projects, prepare reports, and provide administrative support to reservations leadership
- Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment
Qualifications
- Proven experience in reservations, revenue, or hotel operations, ideally in a leadership capacity.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal.
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficiency in hotel systems (OnQ PM, R&I, Delphi, IDeaS GRO v3) and Microsoft Office.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to identify and act on revenue opportunities.
- A positive, adaptable attitude with a commitment to team success and guest satisfaction.
