Reservations Group Coordinator

Relationships:

• Reports directly to the Director of Revenue Management
• Works with Reservations colleagues, Front Office, PBX, Sales, guests/visitors, Corporate Reservations Center, Travel and Tour Company representatives, and other hotels

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Receives GRI and contracts for current and future groups from the Sales and catering departments, inputs the information in the Reservations-Opera system and creates a file for each group
• Monitors reservations and pick-up for individual Call-In groups, inputs rooming lists and deposits for convention groups and inputs rooming lists supplied by group
• Receives faxes, phone calls and emails for reservation changes, requests, confirmations, billing information, VIPS, etc. which require prompt response
• Responsible for monitoring changes, additions and cancellations for every group and printing & faxing updated rooming lists and pickups for groups contacts, usually on a weekly basis or upon request
• Responsible for coordinating and routing proper billing within each group, especially for guest speakers, VIPs and staff members
• Responsible for printing reports for every group before, during and after the date of arrival and following up on the group inquires after their departures
• Responsible for supplying all necessary group information on a weekly basis for the 10-day forecast report and printing cutoff reports for groups in the near future
• Attends pre-con meetings for all high-profile groups as per request
• Makes breakfast coupons for groups
• Acts as a liaison between Reservations, Sales/Catering, Front Office, and conference Services, Accounting, etc.
• Aids in training
• At IHG we are committed to providing our employees with a safe, secure and healthy workplace. It is your responsibility to comply with all workplace health and safety requirements, including any department specific training regarding equipment and procedures
• Perform other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field
• 1–2-year previous experience in a 4-star hotel
• Follow verbal and written instructions, ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers
• Delphi and Opera experience a plus

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel PowerPoint) and other computer programs.
• Ability to perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and organize delegated work and follow through
• Ability to be a clear thinker remains calm and resolves problems using sound judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet guest / co-workers needs and be courteous at all times
• Ability to comprehend instructions
• Ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

The salary range for this role is $26.16 to $28.34 This is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.

As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand.

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Important information:

• The salary range listed is the lowest to highest pay scale we, in good faith, believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors, including relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
• No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until it is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or other form of compensation allocable to a particular employee remain in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
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