Dining Reservation Executive

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Ensure all calls & emails are answered in a courteous, friendly and prompt manner, following LQA standards and VOG initiatives
• Record accurate guest details in ResDiary
• Offer alternatives or Standby List to guests should the restaurant be fully booked
• Keep online portals open during slow periods
• Close online portals when restaurant is near fully booked
• Check that canceled or no show online reservations are removed from online portals backend
• Use ResDiary Promotion section & Promotions folder to advise guests of accurate and correct information
• Be up to date with Gift Central system
• Be up to date with Fairmont at Home
• Maintain collaborative working relationship with Restaurant Hostess and Restaurant Managers
• Follow SOP & email templates created by Dining Reservation Manager
• Ensure PCI Compliance for all credit card transactions
• Ensure smooth running of operations in the absence of Dining Reservations Manager & Assistant Manager
• Assist Senior Leaders as required
• Assist outlets when they are shorthanded (hostess/service)
• Generate IKE Reports (I Know Everything)
• Set up of Messages in ResDiary
• Set up of Promotions (discounts)
• Set up of Promotions (Events)
• Upkeep Online Health of each restaurant & bar (Accurate menus, time, info, pictures)
• Upload new menus on all online portals

Qualifications:

• Minimum GCE ‘O’ Level or equivalent
• Basic call centre or F&B operation experience
• Fluent in verbal and written English.
• Good interpersonal, telephone etiquette and communication skills
• Computer Knowledge, i.e. well versed with emails, Microsoft word & excel, online information
• Seat and handle continuous calls for a prolonged time
• Prolonged glare from work station monitor
• Energetic and cheerful attitude in handling repetitive calls
• Ability to handle guest negative feedback
• Show empathy should a request not be met