Reservations Agent, Seasonal at Gurney's Inn Resort & Spa

Newport, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

19.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Service, Reservation Management, Communication Skills, Attention To Detail, Luxury Hospitality, Phone Etiquette, Email Communication, Record Keeping, Conflict Resolution, Sales Capture

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Job Title: Reservations Agent, Seasonal Department: Reservations Reports To: Reservations Manager Status: Full-Time, Hourly, Seasonal Pay: $19 per hour Location: Newport, Rhode Island Office of Gurney’s Resorts & Seawater Spa About Us: Gurney’s Resorts & Seawater Spa is a premier luxury destination offering unparalleled oceanfront experiences in Montauk. Our mission is to create a unique, effortlessly elegant experience for our guests. Job Summary: Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Reservations Agent to join our team for the summer season. In this role the Agent will be responsible for handling guest reservations via phone, email, and online booking platforms while ensuring a seamless and personalized experience for each guest. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and a passion for luxury hospitality. Key Responsibilities: * Capture sales from incoming reservation calls and coordinate details of each reservation. * Accurately convey room types, pricing, and availability to guests. * Complete internal reservation forms and maintain accurate records. * Run daily reports for the Reservations department. * Answer general reservation inquiries via phone and email, retrieve and distribute mail. * Call to confirm and/or guarantee non-guaranteed reservations and clear waitlisted bookings. * Greet guests in a warm and professional manner, ensuring all interactions meet Forbes-level hospitality standards. * Handle guest complaints and inquiries in accordance with Gurney’s Resorts' policies, ensuring resolutions that uphold the guest experience. Qualifications: * Previous experience in customer service * High School Diploma or GED * Ability to communicate effectively and professionally * Must be fluent in English * Must be available to work a flexible schedule (8-hour shift) Physical Requirements: * Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. * Occasional walking, standing, and reaching to access files or office materials. * Ability to lift up to 15 pounds as needed. * Must be able to wear a headset for extended periods while handling phone calls. Pay Range and Compensation Package: * $19 per hour. * Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time, year-round employees. * Paid Vacation (10 days) plus Accrued Personal-Sick-Holiday time (88 hours). * 30% Employee discounts on accommodation, dining, and spa services.

Responsibilities

The agent handles guest reservations via phone, email, and online platforms while ensuring a personalized luxury experience. Responsibilities include managing room availability, processing internal forms, and resolving guest complaints according to company policy.