Kennebunkport Resort Collection is seeking a Central Reservations Agent to join our team of hotel reservationists!
The reservations agent handles all aspects of room reservations for any and all EOS properties while striving for the highest level of guest satisfaction as well as maximizing room revenue.
This is a full-time, year-round, remote position offering $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience, plus incentives!
Responsibilities:
Excellent customer service, sales, and communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent verbal and written English Skills
Prior Front Desk or Hotel Reservations experience preferred
Strong organizational and time management skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Flexible schedule and ability to work all shifts, weekends, and holidays
Key Skills & Experience Required:
Essential Tasks:
Creates and accepts hotel and restaurant reservations for any and all EOS properties from all channels, such as telephone, email, live webchat, PBX, and Internet, following standards and protocol
Responds to all guest requests in a timely manner, assesses the guest’s needs and provides helpful and accurate information about the properties, accommodations, location, and the local area, adding personal recommendations where appropriate to achieve maximum customer satisfaction
Resolves customer complaints, handling all guest interactions with the highest level of hospitality and professionalism, accommodating special requests whenever possible and alerting a manager where appropriate
Communicates with travel partners such as Online Travel Agencies, Tour Operators, AirBnb, VRBO, etc.
Accepts and executes gift certificate orders where applicable
Complies with all reservation related safety, security and financial procedures, hotel policies and standards of conduct
Works harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.
Communicates with sales department and property managers regarding group bookings, inputting rooming lists, creating billing patterns, etc
Other Responsibilities:
Any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Physical Demands:
Most work tasks are performed indoors. Temperature is moderate and controlled by office environmental systems.
Must be able to sit at a desk for up to 8 hours per day. Walking and standing are occasionally required.
Must be able to exert well-paced ability to reach other departments of the hotel on a timely basis.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, listening and hearing ability and visual acuity.
Vision occurs continuously with the most common visual functions being those of near vision and depth perception.
Must have finger dexterity to be able to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, 10-key adding machine, multi-line touch tone phone, filing cabinets, FAX machines, photocopiers, dolly, and other office equipment as needed.
About Kennebunkport Resort Collection: The Kennebunkport Resort Collection is a portfolio of diverse, luxurious lodging and dining options offering stylish and unique hospitality in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport. Our growing hospitality group includes Hidden Pond//Earth at Hidden Pond, Tides Beach Club, Cape Arundel Inn & Resort//Ocean Restaurant, Kennebunkport Inn//The Burleigh Restaurant, Cottages at Cabot Cove, The Grand Hotel//Rosella, The Boathouse Waterfront Hotel & Restaurant, Yachtsman Hotel & Marina Club, and Lodge on the Cove//The Dory
KRC is proud to offer competitive wellness options and perks for both Part Time and Full Time employees.
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
Company-funded $25K in complimentary life insurance and $1K/mo. in disability
Optional Disability, Life and AD&D, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance options
Additional Health & Wellness benefits including prescription and gym membership discounts
Generous Paid Time Off package including Employer Paid Leave plus immediate Paid Vacation accruals
Flexible and understanding work-life equality
Family Matters Program of 3+ months paid parental leave for new parents
401k employer match, up to 4% of salary
Competitive wages with ongoing market analysis with annual performance evaluations and compensation adjustments
Discounted employee and immediate family hotel rates as low as $59 per night at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
Food and Beverage discount of 50% Off at EOS Hospitality portfolio locations
Gold Card annual complimentary restaurant allowance for managers
Discounted lodging rates from New England Inn & Resort Association partners
Pathways for growth and professional development including training and tuition reimbursement
Relocation assistance to temporary employer housing
Incentive opportunities for both hourly and managerial roles
Supportive, open workplace culture
Company-funded Employee Assistance Program for life and mental health resources
Why Join our team? Join our community of ambitious, thoughtful, and dedicated hospitality professionals delivering exceptional guest experiences. At Kennebunkport Resort Collection, we encourage creativity, ownership, and problem-solving at all levels of our organization, and we are committed to weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into every aspect of our business.
As a Kennebunkport Resort Collection employee, we welcome you to join us in making a community impact. Our KRC Cares team partners with community leaders and like-minded businesses to advance our community services, such as toy drives, beach cleanups, and other charitable causes around the community. Our Community Impact project allows a 1% Impact Fee to be donated to hand-picked local organizations focusing on affordable housing, protecting wildlife habitats, and creating spaces for the youth of our community.
Kennebunkport Resort Collection offers customized learning opportunities for all employees. We work to carve out a path for internal leaders with motivated career goals. Annual conferences, mentorships, scholastic reimbursements, internships, and company-funded leadership development opportunities are just some of the ways we support our associates.
Ready to learn more? Visit us online at www.kennebunkportresortcollection.com and explore our parent company, EOS Hospitality at www.eoshospitality.com for more information about the amazing ways we’re making a difference.