Job Description
* Oversee all reservations (rooms and outlets) across Novotel Edinburgh Centre and Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge, ensuring accuracy in booking, inventory control, and guest information.
* Align with revenue strategy by monitoring booking trends, supporting forecast accuracy, managing allotments, and coordinating with other departments.
* Lead and standardise operations by supervising reservation staff across both properties, maintaining consistent SOPs, and ensuring high service standards for guests and partners.
* Maintain good commercial relationships with all bookers (guests, companies, agencies) and promote Accor loyalty programmes and hotel promotions.
* Handle guest complaints professionally, ensuring resolution and proper recording.
* Ensure accuracy of all booking information in Opera Cloud and maintain guest history records.
* Implement and control Focus and other financial and audit procedures.
* Provide updated reports, statistics, and forecasts to management and other departments.
* Stay updated with competitors' offerings and rates.
* Conduct daily line-up briefings with the reservation team and attend inter-departmental meetings.
* Assist in staff recruitment, training, and development in liaison with the People and Culture department.
Qualifications
* 3–5 years of experience in Reservations/Front Office within an international hotel chain, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role
* Proven track record in managing rooms, particularly in properties with MICE
* Experience in revenue management collaboration and knowledge of Accor distribution/loyalty systems
* Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and leadership abilities
* Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment, focusing on guest needs whilst remaining calm and courteous
* Excellent communication skills and ability to work cohesively as part of a team
Additional Information
Our mission is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell.
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