Tradewinds Island Resort
Saint Petersburg, Florida
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you'll stay at one, play at two - with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you're looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it's all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. Overview: $500 signing-bonus after 4 months of service! Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Island Resort , a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked US Beach. Group Reservations Agents at TradeWinds are responsible for coordinating all of the reservations needs for Guests who are enjoying our resort as a member of a specific group ( i.e.; Small Corporate Groups, Family Reunion, Weddings). Responsibilities also include managing their group blocks, establishing a working relationship with the group contacts, and maintaining a cooperative relationship with Sales, Convention Services/Catering, Accounting and Front Desk. Responsibilities: Resort reservations experience is strongly preferred, especially in a group house Call-center experience Demonstrated experience with organizational and Guest relations skills A pleasant and easy to understand telephone speaking voice Fast and accurate data entry skills Proven ability to multi-task and have a flexible work schedule Must have some knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook Working knowledge of VERSA and/or Revinate Sales Hub (NAVIS) a plus but not necessary Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. College course work in related field helpful. Please learn more about our beautiful beach resorts at .
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Discover more sun and more fun! Escape to a tropical beachfront paradise complete with everything you need for the perfect getaway, including delicious dining, beachfront bars, relaxing comforts, and endless activities. Here you'll stay at one, play at two - with two connecting resorts right on the soft white sands of St. Pete Beach. Whether you're looking for family fun, a romantic retreat, a group getaway, or anything in between, it's all here at TradeWinds Island Resorts. Overview: $500 signing-bonus after 4 months of service! Follow your passion all the way to paradise at TradeWinds Island Resort , a Tampa Bay Times Top Workplace for seven years in a row! TradeWinds features two destination resorts just 200 flip flops from one another along the gorgeous Gulf Coast on St. Pete Beach, a Top-Ranked US Beach. Group Reservations Agents at TradeWinds are responsible for coordinating all of the reservations needs for Guests who are enjoying our resort as a member of a specific group ( i.e.; Small Corporate Groups, Family Reunion, Weddings). Responsibilities also include managing their group blocks, establishing a working relationship with the group contacts, and maintaining a cooperative relationship with Sales, Convention Services/Catering, Accounting and Front Desk. Responsibilities: Resort reservations experience is strongly preferred, especially in a group house Call-center experience Demonstrated experience with organizational and Guest relations skills A pleasant and easy to understand telephone speaking voice Fast and accurate data entry skills Proven ability to multi-task and have a flexible work schedule Must have some knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook Working knowledge of VERSA and/or Revinate Sales Hub (NAVIS) a plus but not necessary Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. College course work in related field helpful. Please learn more about our beautiful beach resorts at .
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Hotel Effie Reservations Sales Agent is responsible for handling reservations, inquiries and cancellations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner, and quoting available rates to maximize room revenue according to Highgate Hotel standards. Responsibilities: Answer all incoming calls promptly, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation. Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard rate quoting scenario at all times. Up sell rooms when possible. Enter reservations into the computer according to standard operating procedures. Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department concerning group bookings. Maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the operations staff. Maintain accurate files and reports. Handle all special reservations, to include V.I.P. reservations, packages and discounts. Book and block rooms using hotel standards for Group Rooming Lists and Booking Agreements. Attend and give input on trends and opportunities to maximize revenue. Complete forecasts as required by management. Monitor daily sales activity and alert Front Desk Manager of sold out nights, group status and possible problem situations. Post no-show revenue daily, if required at property. Process travel agent checks, if required at property. Be able to perform all duties of a Front Desk Agent and assist at front desk as needed. Communicate availability to wholesalers. Call for occupancy at area hotels. File reservations and group contracts. Review Reservations logbook and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Send confirmations. Process advance deposit/balance sheet. Process brochure requests. Forecast packages according to hotel standards. Research travel agent commissions. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. College course work in related field helpful.
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Compensation Type: Hourly Highgate Hotels: Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate's portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry's most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle. Location: Overview: The Hotel Effie Reservations Sales Agent is responsible for handling reservations, inquiries and cancellations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner, and quoting available rates to maximize room revenue according to Highgate Hotel standards. Responsibilities: Answer all incoming calls promptly, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner. Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation. Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard rate quoting scenario at all times. Up sell rooms when possible. Enter reservations into the computer according to standard operating procedures. Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department concerning group bookings. Maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the operations staff. Maintain accurate files and reports. Handle all special reservations, to include V.I.P. reservations, packages and discounts. Book and block rooms using hotel standards for Group Rooming Lists and Booking Agreements. Attend and give input on trends and opportunities to maximize revenue. Complete forecasts as required by management. Monitor daily sales activity and alert Front Desk Manager of sold out nights, group status and possible problem situations. Post no-show revenue daily, if required at property. Process travel agent checks, if required at property. Be able to perform all duties of a Front Desk Agent and assist at front desk as needed. Communicate availability to wholesalers. Call for occupancy at area hotels. File reservations and group contracts. Review Reservations logbook and Guest Request log on a daily basis. Send confirmations. Process advance deposit/balance sheet. Process brochure requests. Forecast packages according to hotel standards. Research travel agent commissions. Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred. College course work in related field helpful.
Are YOU an enthusiastic and energetic professional who loves people? We are looking for a full-time team player who loves to make people happy! Our hotel is currently accepting resumes and applications for the position of Guest Service Agent with the Front Office team. A Guest Service Agent is responsible for selling rooms, registering and assisting arriving and in-house guests, in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. We are central Virginia's largest hotel management company! Having tripled in size to 65 hotels over the past ten years and with an aggressive portfolio across full and select service brands, we also own and operate hotels under Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Our benefits plan is comprehensive to include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, short and long term disability, 401-K, life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer paid time off and hotel discounts among other perks and benefits. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. General Requirements: Must have a personality and available to work all shifts including early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late evening, weekends and holidays, based on business needs. Must have demonstrated customer service experience in either retail or service industry. A high school diploma is required. A 2-year or 4-year college degree in communications, business management, consumer behavior, hotel operations, tourism management is beneficial, but is not required. Experience and Skills: Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Previous customer service, hotel, and/or related experience helpful. Multiple languages are beneficial, but are not required. Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask Excellent Communication Skills Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner; Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity programs, general Internet programs Work well under pressure, requires being a team player. Efficient cash handling and general proficiency with using a calculator. Knowledge of Hilton OnQ is recommended DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent and dependable attendance performance, based on business needs. Employee is expected to have reliable transportation to and from the workplace. Greet every guest with a smile and maintain eye contact. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes adhering to the proper dress code when working. Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Handle all aspects of guest check-ins and guest check-outs as defined by the property standards. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department or transmit messages. Responsible for cash handling, posting charges to guestrooms, verifying credit cards and balancing bank at the end of the shift. Take, confirm or change reservations as needed within guidelines established by the property management. Be available and ready to assist guests with their needs- including, but not limited to: information about the property, assistance with luggage or with directions to restaurant, sightseeing locations and local events. Take ownership of all service issues brought to your attention by guests. Always communicate with other employees with empathy and respect. Must complete shift reports including call arounds, bucket checks, folio balances, etc. Maintain proper operation of all aspects of our Property Management System. Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employee in the event of an emergency. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings and special company events as requested. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify to assure the employment eligibility of our staff to work in the United States. We do background and reference checks on potential employees. Please see our website for more information: JB.0.00.LN
Apr 22, 2024
Full time
Are YOU an enthusiastic and energetic professional who loves people? We are looking for a full-time team player who loves to make people happy! Our hotel is currently accepting resumes and applications for the position of Guest Service Agent with the Front Office team. A Guest Service Agent is responsible for selling rooms, registering and assisting arriving and in-house guests, in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. We are central Virginia's largest hotel management company! Having tripled in size to 65 hotels over the past ten years and with an aggressive portfolio across full and select service brands, we also own and operate hotels under Hyatt, Hilton, Marriott, InterContinental and Choice flags. We offer a competitive salary and benefit package. Our benefits plan is comprehensive to include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, spouse life insurance, child life insurance, short and long term disability, 401-K, life insurance, critical illness, pet insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition, we offer paid time off and hotel discounts among other perks and benefits. Local candidates are encouraged to apply. General Requirements: Must have a personality and available to work all shifts including early morning, late morning, early afternoon, late evening, weekends and holidays, based on business needs. Must have demonstrated customer service experience in either retail or service industry. A high school diploma is required. A 2-year or 4-year college degree in communications, business management, consumer behavior, hotel operations, tourism management is beneficial, but is not required. Experience and Skills: Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language. Previous customer service, hotel, and/or related experience helpful. Multiple languages are beneficial, but are not required. Excellent organizational skills Excellent attention to detail Ability to multitask Excellent Communication Skills Able to handle a large volume of guest interactions in an efficient and courteous manner; Proficient in Microsoft Office productivity programs, general Internet programs Work well under pressure, requires being a team player. Efficient cash handling and general proficiency with using a calculator. Knowledge of Hilton OnQ is recommended DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Consistent and dependable attendance performance, based on business needs. Employee is expected to have reliable transportation to and from the workplace. Greet every guest with a smile and maintain eye contact. Must be courteous and gracious, maintaining a professional demeanor at all times. Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which includes adhering to the proper dress code when working. Establish and maintain good communications and team work with fellow colleagues and other departments within the hotel Handle all aspects of guest check-ins and guest check-outs as defined by the property standards. Answer incoming telephone calls, transfer calls to the appropriate department or transmit messages. Responsible for cash handling, posting charges to guestrooms, verifying credit cards and balancing bank at the end of the shift. Take, confirm or change reservations as needed within guidelines established by the property management. Be available and ready to assist guests with their needs- including, but not limited to: information about the property, assistance with luggage or with directions to restaurant, sightseeing locations and local events. Take ownership of all service issues brought to your attention by guests. Always communicate with other employees with empathy and respect. Must complete shift reports including call arounds, bucket checks, folio balances, etc. Maintain proper operation of all aspects of our Property Management System. Understand all fire/safety procedures and provide necessary assistance to guests and employee in the event of an emergency. Participate in scheduled departmental and administrative meetings and special company events as requested. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and maintain a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify to assure the employment eligibility of our staff to work in the United States. We do background and reference checks on potential employees. Please see our website for more information: JB.0.00.LN