About the Role

Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Clerk Reservations to join their team in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This is a full-time position suitable for candidates with 0-1 years of experience. The role involves managing guest reservation requests and ensuring a smooth booking process.

Key Responsibilities

• Process all reservation requests, changes, and cancellations received via phone, fax, or mail.
• Identify guest reservation needs and determine the appropriate room type.
• Verify the availability of room types and rates.
• Explain guarantee, special rate, and cancellation policies to callers.
• Accommodate and document special requests from guests.
• Answer questions regarding property facilities, services, and room accommodations.
• Utilize sales techniques to maximize revenue.
• Input and access data within the reservation system.
• Indicate special room reservation types (*, complimentary rooms, employee discounts, travel agent inspection rates, and wholesale reservations) by inputting the correct code and rate.
• Follow proper escalation procedures when addressing guest concerns.

Operational Standards and Guest Relations

• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
• Protect the privacy and security of guests and coworkers.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipating and addressing their service needs.
• Assist individuals with disabilities and thank guests with genuine appreciation.
• Communicate with others using clear and professional language, answering telephones with appropriate etiquette.

Team Collaboration and Compliance

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Support the team in achieving common goals.
• Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
• Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.

Physical Requirements and Additional Duties

• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
• Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

Experience and Work Type

This role requires 0-1 years of relevant experience. It is a full-time position based in Makkah, offering an opportunity to contribute to the guest services team at Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts.