Assistant Reservations Manager (AKA Assistant Lead Redgen) at Radisson RED Cape Town

Job Description

• We are currently seeking a Assistant Reservations Manager (AKA Assistant Lead REDGEN) to join our vibrant team. At RHG, we are in search of individuals who go beyond the resume – those with character, skills, talents, and a passion for creating memorable experiences. We value mindset as pivotal: anticipating guest needs, supporting your department, and consistently delivering memorable experiences.
• We are dedicated to nurturing and growing talent, offering pathways for advancement, and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Skills and Experience:  

As a Assistant Reservations Manager (AKA Assistant Lead REDGEN), you embody a unique blend of precision, efficiency, and a customer-centric approach, elevating our Reservations Team. Your role is instrumental in ensuring seamless and top-notch service, where attention to detail meets a passion for enhancing the guest experience.

• Supports the smooth running of the reservations department, where all aspects of the guest journey and experience are delivered to the highest level.
• Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to guest enquiries and problem resolution.
• Delivers on plans and objectives where reservations initiatives & hotel targets are achieved.
• Supervises the reservations team fostering a culture of growth, development and performance within the department.
• Accountable for ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Reviews and scrutinizes the performance of the business, providing recommendations that will drive financial performance.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered, and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in reservations.
• Strong supervisory and managerial skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.
• Ability to find creative solutions with proven problem- solving capabilities offering support where required.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy.