Hotel Reservation Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for a Reservations Agent to join our central reservations team at Red Carnation Hotels!
The Reservations Office is open 7 days a week from 8am – 9pm and is based at the Rubens at the Palace Hotel. As the office is open 7 days a week this means there will be regular weekend’s involved.
Salary package up to £30,000 per annum (standard salary + incentives).
As a Reservations Agent you will interact with our guests on a daily basis within a fast paced environment delivering high levels of service to provide a long lasting impression. You will respond to guest calls and emails regarding accommodation requests for our 6 London Hotels, 2 Hotels in Dorset and 100 Princes Street, our new hotel in Edinburg. You will have a great understanding of our hotels, promotions, pricing and sales strategies to ensure we exceed our guests’ expectations and achieve targets.
Who are we?
The Rubens at the Palace Hotel, part of the Red Carnation Hotel Collection, is a stunning five star property located in the heart of London’s Victoria and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. This wonderful hotel has been fully refurbished and features 161 individually designed bedrooms and suites, as well as a range of Food and Beverage outlets including The English Grill Restaurant, The Curry Room Restaurant, The New York Bar, The Palace Lounge and Champagne Bar, as well as 9 well equipped function rooms.
What benefits would you get as a Reservations Agent?
- Salary up to 30,000 per annum including incentives
- Competitive salary with great incentive scheme
- Recommend friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600
- Free meals on duty
- Discount of 30% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotel outlets
- Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 25 days
- Two paid volunteering days each year
- Free access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Hotel based recognition incentive (Employee of the month up to £200)
- Discounted accommodation rates with The Red Carnation Hotel Collection & The Travel Corporation globally
- Staff Appreciation Annual Party and other Employee Recognition Events
What are we looking for in a Reservations Agent?
- Have a positive attitude, warm personality and strong interpersonal skills
- Be enthusiastic in delivering outstanding levels of guest service
- Be able to work well under pressure and have strong organisational skills
- Display a positive, polite and professional attitude at all times
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
If this sounds like the Reservations Agent role for you then apply today!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hotel Reservation Agent roles across The Rubens at the Palace (London, Victoria)'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,757 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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