Job Description
The Reservation Agent provides timely and accurate service to potential guests making reservation inquires for the Limelight Aspen, Limelight Ketchum, Limelight Snowmass, Limelight Denver, Limelight Boulder, Limelight Mammoth, The Little Nell Hotel, and Residences at The Little Nell.
Serve as highly motivated team member ensuring guest inquiries and sale leads are answered in appropriate fashion for the department as a whole. This position is based out of our Reservations office in Basalt, CO or remote in Denver, CO. Ability to travel for training at the main reservations office in Basalt for initial onboarding and in person quarterly training is required. This position reports to the Director of Reservation Sales.
Essential Job Functions/Key Job Responsibilities
• Answer inbound guest calls providing expert advice and exemplary guest service
• Demonstrate a highly professional manner and provide the highest quality of guest service
• Assist in completing the daily functions of the reservation’s office based on workload and business volumes
• Use available resources to research various reservation situations and guest issues
• Qualify callers by asking questions regarding the desires they have for their lodging
• Close the caller by asking for the booking at the appropriate moment in the call, or obtain the caller’s name, address, and phone number for follow-up efforts
• Close sales and communicate guest needs to elevate guest experience beyond expectation
• Email confirmations and information regarding reservations made, or information requested
• Respond to all inquiries (email or phone message) within 24 hours
• Maximize occupancy by monitoring availability and placing new reservations adjacent to existing reservations
• Achieve and maintain Forbes 5 Star; 5 Diamond reservation standards
• Report to shift on time. Successfully manage time clock entries per department schedule.
• Attend meetings as required and take notes as needed
• Make Manager aware of guest’s comments and complaints
• Report to work in a neatly groomed and acceptable manner as outlined in the employee handbook
• Comply with all policies and procedures for the Reservation Department, The Little Nell, and the Aspen Skiing Company
• Complete tasks and projects delegated by your supervisor and assist other departments as business volumes and staff level demand
• Other duties as assigned
About Aspen Hospitality
Aspen Hospitality develops, owns, and operates a growing portfolio of luxury and upper-scale hotels, private clubs, and branded residential properties.