Reservations Agent
London, UK
We’re looking for a Rooms Reservations Agent to provide brilliant & genuinely helpful customer service for every guest looking to stay in our London Hoxton hotels.
The Hoxton is a series of open house hotels inspired by the diversity and originality of the streets and scenes that surround us.
The Hoxton, Shoreditch is our original Hoxton hotel, a firm fixture in Shoreditch since 2006, with 210 bedrooms, 2 restaurants and The Apartment, our meetings & events space.
The Hoxton, Holborn is a buzzing home in the heart of London, a stone’s throw from the West End. The property is home to Rondo, our neighbourhood bistro restaurant, our largest-ever Apartment and 220 bedrooms.
The Hoxton, Southwark is our latest addition in London and features 192 bedrooms, 2 restaurants including the panoramic restaurant Seabird, The Apartment and Working From_, our coworking concept.
The Hoxton, Shepherd's Bush is our newest addition in London and is central and south of the river with 237 bedrooms of different sizes, a new restaurant concept and terrace, our Hox lobby bar and terrace and The Apartment (our unique meetings & events space).
You’ll be part of our busy reservations department who work with our growing Hoxton portfolio. It’s an important role that often makes the difference a critic and a returning guest!
What's in it for you...
- Competitive salary up to £26,000
- 28 days holidays (inclusive of bank holidays), pension, and life insurance.
- A health cash plan to claim money back and get access to lots of ways to support your physical & mental wellbeing
- It’s ok not to be Ok, we have a confidential hotline for any support you require about anything and a network of mental health first aiders
- Treat yourself once in a while with lots of retail & hospitality perks through our partners
- Enjoy a free night at The Hoxton and a meal for two when you first start with us
- Goes without saying, but we’ll feed you during your shift
- Excellent discounts across the Ennismore family for you and your nearest and dearest (even if you decide to leave us!)
- Free night at The Hoxton every year and something a little extra £££ when you hit the big milestones!
- Lots of opportunity to progress and switch it up as part of a global family of brands
- Training to get you settled into your role, learning academies to broaden your skillset and development that helps you think, make and thrive at work
- Extra time off to volunteer with one of our partner charities
- Regular team get togethers, from our team drinks to our (pretty special!) bi-annual parties – we know how to have a good time!
- Enhanced family leave for when you’re expanding your family
- An annual diversity and inclusion calendar of events creating opportunities for you to learn, celebrate and make a positive impact.
What you'll do...
- Manage new and existing individual rooms reservations through telephone, email and website reservations
- Anticipate needs and proactively provide solutions so that our guests’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded
- Keep an eye on our booking channels
- Maximise revenue and identify sales opportunities
- Work with corporate clients/bookers and agents
- Anticipate needs and proactively provide solutions so that our guests’ expectations are not only met, but exceeded.
- Communicate with the Front Office Team or Restaurants Teams to facilitate the guests’ stay
- Step in for the Reservations Supervisor or Manager when needed
What we're looking for...
- A previous experience in hotel reservations is preferred but not mandatory – it’s all about how you contribute to the team! We can teach you everything you need to know about the world of hotel reservations
- Proficiency in another language is a plus (French, Spanish, Italian, Dutch)
- You’re great with computers and on the phone
- Since we’re opening in several exciting places, speaking additional lingos is an advantage
- You’re looking for a place where you can be you; no clones in suits here
- Passion for hospitality – whether that’s a drink, a meal, an event or a bed for the night
- You’re all about having a positive impact on the people you interact with, leaving them with a memorable experience
- You’re not precious. We leave our egos at the door and help get shit done
- You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once
- If we got stuck in a lift together we’d have a good time and share a few laughs
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way
