Four Seasons Hotels
Reservations And Communications Supervisor
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis seeks a Reservations And Communications Supervisor to join our talented team! Be a part of Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis where we foster connection, celebrate character and develop craftsmanship. Join our uniquely-talented team, and we will support you in doing your best work. Whether you're inspired by our culture, incomparable views of the Mississippi River or two-time James Beard Award-winning native Minnesotan chef, discover why your future is here. Basic Purpose: The primary responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to, resolving complex situations with guests, working with the Sales Department in handling group bookings, managing all reservations, preparing and distributing occupancy and revenue forecasts, and ensuring that employees are properly welcomed and trained. Essential Functions: Capture sales from in-coming reservations calls and coordinate details of each reservation. Complete internal reservation forms. Run daily reports for department, operational departments, Sales & Marketing, General Manager, Department Head. Answer General Reservations e-mail, retrieve and distribute mail and process brochure requests. Handle guest complaints in accordance with Four Seasons policy. Process WRO, Trust, Internal Reservations, and FIT reservations. Call to confirm and/or guarantee non-guaranteed reservations, clear waitlisted reservations. Run appropriate reports checking for special requests and hard blocking any rooms that are not hard blocked for special requests, inform Manager of any Special Attention, VIP guests and assist CIS Leader in obtaining arrival times for VIPs or Special Attention guests. Monitor Front Desk reservations made night prior, address any reoccurring issues. Contact guests or travel planners to clarify any discrepancies in the preferences or requests before guests' arrival. Process Employee Comp requests, handle Friends & Family requests with guidance from Department Head or Assistant Manager. Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee. Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation. Non-Essential Functions: Assist with all guest inquiries within the sales and marketing department, including assisting with high telephone volume and walk-in site inspections. Assist with the development of all direct sales presentation material for both travel industry and group sales. Assist Group Rooms Coordinator and Reservations Agents in processing rooming lists or introduction letters. We look for the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Exceptional interpersonal, organization and communications skills. Strong reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. Requires knowledge of and ability to operate computer equipment and required systems. Basic knowledge of hotel operations and reservation sales process. Ability to remain calm during challenging situations. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle demanding situations and guests. Must be flexible and able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts. Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment. Previous experience in the same or similar role is required. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is an unrivaled expression of luxury. The 37-storey building is situated at the convergence of business and leisure in Minneapolis, at the top of Nicollet Mall, the city's pedestrian thoroughfare. A few short blocks from the Mississippi River, the mixed-use complex also serves as RBC Wealth Management's US headquarters. Key features include Gavin Kaysen, local Celebrity Chef in partnership with Four Seasons, 19,400 sq. ft. of meeting space, downtown's only Luxury Spa and a 5000 sq. ft. Pool Deck. What You Can Expect: We offer the following complimentary, market-leading benefits: Wage: $24.87 per hour Comprehensive health and vision insurance Discovery nights at Four Seasons Properties around the globe Holiday and vacation pay Daily meals inspired by award-winning chefs Uniforms and uniform care Sick pay, disability coverage and life insurance Local gym membership discounts Parking and metro transit discounts Staff lounge and cafeteria space with city view Up to eight weeks of parental leave pay Fur baby insurance 401(k) retirement plan Discounted accommodations at Four Seasons properties worldwide At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. This comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. Thank you for your interest in working at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. We look forward to receiving your application. Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis seeks a Reservations And Communications Supervisor to join our talented team! Be a part of Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis where we foster connection, celebrate character and develop craftsmanship. Join our uniquely-talented team, and we will support you in doing your best work. Whether you're inspired by our culture, incomparable views of the Mississippi River or two-time James Beard Award-winning native Minnesotan chef, discover why your future is here. Basic Purpose: The primary responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to, resolving complex situations with guests, working with the Sales Department in handling group bookings, managing all reservations, preparing and distributing occupancy and revenue forecasts, and ensuring that employees are properly welcomed and trained. Essential Functions: Capture sales from in-coming reservations calls and coordinate details of each reservation. Complete internal reservation forms. Run daily reports for department, operational departments, Sales & Marketing, General Manager, Department Head. Answer General Reservations e-mail, retrieve and distribute mail and process brochure requests. Handle guest complaints in accordance with Four Seasons policy. Process WRO, Trust, Internal Reservations, and FIT reservations. Call to confirm and/or guarantee non-guaranteed reservations, clear waitlisted reservations. Run appropriate reports checking for special requests and hard blocking any rooms that are not hard blocked for special requests, inform Manager of any Special Attention, VIP guests and assist CIS Leader in obtaining arrival times for VIPs or Special Attention guests. Monitor Front Desk reservations made night prior, address any reoccurring issues. Contact guests or travel planners to clarify any discrepancies in the preferences or requests before guests' arrival. Process Employee Comp requests, handle Friends & Family requests with guidance from Department Head or Assistant Manager. Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee. Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation. Non-Essential Functions: Assist with all guest inquiries within the sales and marketing department, including assisting with high telephone volume and walk-in site inspections. Assist with the development of all direct sales presentation material for both travel industry and group sales. Assist Group Rooms Coordinator and Reservations Agents in processing rooming lists or introduction letters. We look for the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Exceptional interpersonal, organization and communications skills. Strong reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. Requires knowledge of and ability to operate computer equipment and required systems. Basic knowledge of hotel operations and reservation sales process. Ability to remain calm during challenging situations. Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle demanding situations and guests. Must be flexible and able to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, evening/overnight shifts. Ability to multi-task in a high volume and demanding environment. Previous experience in the same or similar role is required. Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis is an unrivaled expression of luxury. The 37-storey building is situated at the convergence of business and leisure in Minneapolis, at the top of Nicollet Mall, the city's pedestrian thoroughfare. A few short blocks from the Mississippi River, the mixed-use complex also serves as RBC Wealth Management's US headquarters. Key features include Gavin Kaysen, local Celebrity Chef in partnership with Four Seasons, 19,400 sq. ft. of meeting space, downtown's only Luxury Spa and a 5000 sq. ft. Pool Deck. What You Can Expect: We offer the following complimentary, market-leading benefits: Wage: $24.87 per hour Comprehensive health and vision insurance Discovery nights at Four Seasons Properties around the globe Holiday and vacation pay Daily meals inspired by award-winning chefs Uniforms and uniform care Sick pay, disability coverage and life insurance Local gym membership discounts Parking and metro transit discounts Staff lounge and cafeteria space with city view Up to eight weeks of parental leave pay Fur baby insurance 401(k) retirement plan Discounted accommodations at Four Seasons properties worldwide At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. This comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. Thank you for your interest in working at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis. We look forward to receiving your application. Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.