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The Principal York

Reservations Agent

The Principal York, The Principal Hotel, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA

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At RBH we believe our people are our biggest assets and understand the value in putting them first. Our approach to diversity in the workplace, health & wellbeing, sustainability and individuality sets us apart from our competitors and is one of the reasons we are rated Top 30 Best Places to Work in Hospitality!  We are passionate about the industry and always on the lookout for new talent to join us on our journey... 

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A RESERVATIONS AGENT AT THE PRINCIPAL YORK

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to the Reservations Manager, you can expect your working day to include the following:

  • Inputting reservations and taking new bookings
  • Updating all reservations made by online agents
  • Checking arrivals for the following day
  • Answering all email and telephone enquiries 
  • Inputting group rooming lists 

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

We hire mostly on personality & potential but here are a few of our requirements...

To succeed in the role of Reservations Agent, you will need the following qualities and skills.

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Opera and other relevant computer software. 
  • A proactive approach to resolving issues that arise. 
  • Have excellent personal presentation, listening skills, verbal and written communication. 
  • Have a passion for delivering exceptional customer service with a "can do" attitude. 
  • A strong team player with abilitiy to multi-task and priortise work commitments
  • Ability to maintain a positive, friendly attitude even under high pressure
  • Professional/confident telephone manner
  • good sense of humour and an approachable personanility. 

WHAT WE OFFER

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people and enhances our overall culture... 

  • Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
  • Extra days holiday for your birthday
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Pension
  • Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

To learn more about our full benefits package, click here to watch our employee benefits video.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [email protected].

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The Principal York The Principal Hotel, Station Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO24 1AA
  • Job RefRBH13993
  • BranchThe Principal York
  • LocationYork
  • Salary/Benefits£24,128.37 per annum, with excellent company benefits
  • Contract typePermanent
  • HoursFull Time
  • Shift patternMonday to Friday with occasional weekend
  • Hours per week40
  • Date posted10/04/2024
  • Closing date24/05/2024

The Principal York, steps from the train station, is the perfect base from which to discover the historic city of York. Blending the grandeur of late-Victorian architecture with the comforts of modern travel, The Principal York offers its guests the warmest welcome this side of the Pennines. Award-winning interior architects Goddard Littlefair have refurbished and restored the hotel’s rooms and public spaces to create 155 elegant, comfortable bedrooms and suites in balanced, neutral tones that offer more than just a place to sleep. Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 100Mb is available throughout the hotel and if you decide to visit us by car, the hotel provides a car park for guests’ use at a charge.