Job Title: Assistant Manager – Reservations.
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
About Us: Planet Lodges is hiring new talent for multiple openings at our brand-new SPA and existing properties. We are seeking passionate, experienced professionals to join our team. Get ready for an exciting career with a company that values customer satisfaction and employee growth.
Job Summary: As an Assistant Manager – Reservations, you will assist the Reservations Manager in overseeing the hotel’s reservation system, managing room availability, and ensuring that guests’ booking needs are met efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reservation Management: Regularly analyze reservation system data to understand booking patterns, peak times, and guest preferences,
- Guest Communication: Handle and resolve any guest issues related to reservations, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on reservations, occupancy, revenue, and guest trends.
- Team Leadership and Supervision: Lead and manage a team of reservation officers to ensure high-quality customer service.
- Cross-Department Coordination: Work closely with the front desk, housekeeping, and sales teams to ensure smooth coordination of guest arrivals, room availability, and special requirements.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with hotel policies, procedures, and industry standards for reservations and guest data privacy
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Proven experience in a hotel reservations or front desk role, ideally 2-4 years in a similar capacity.
- Experience in leadership or supervisory roles, with a proven ability to manage a team effectively.
- Problem-solving abilities to manage last-minute changes, cancellations, and booking issues.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written) to interact with guests, staff, and other departments.
- Knowledge of ResRequest System a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to work with leading and growing brands in the Tanzanian tourism industry.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Potential for professional growth and development with access to world class training and workshops.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and passion for the role to [email protected]
Application Deadline: Friday February 28th 2025.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview