Do you naturally connect with people? Are you guest obsessed in providing an authentic hospitality experience? Imagine living the resort lifestyle, lapping one of our three mountains on your bike, or sliding down the ski slopes at a stunning slope-side hotel in a world-renowned mountain resort. We are seeking a strategic minded people leader to join our team as Assistant Reservations Manager. You will be working in collaboration with energetic professionals with a proven track record in the hotel industry. Overseeing the day-to-day functions of our in-house reservations team, this is a key role in managing a wide variety of transient guests combining with the conference rooming list and group activities. This is an important position contributing as a key member of the Hotel revenue generation team. This role will allow for a variable and flexible work schedule based on-site at the property. If this sounds like a role for you, and you love of the outdoors, we invite you to submit your application today to join our Sun Peaks family.

Compensation Information:

$54,080 per annum

Physical Requirement:

Light, work activities involve handling loads of 5 kg but less than 10 kg; Predominately working in an indoor setting.

Accountabilities:

• Communicating strategies to the reservations agents to fulfill the hotel’s revenue management strategies.
• Assisting in the management & monitoring of extranets to ensure accurate pricing parity
• Producing and compiling month end data as required for month end reporting.
• Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the reservations department.
• Respond to guest inquiries and resolve concerns related to reservations promptly and professionally.
• ‘Owns’ group & tour reservation block management with Sales Managers, ensures accuracy of rooming list data
• Uphold a high level of customer service, delivering a personalized and memorable experience to guests.
• Monitoring compliance of reservation call quality standards.
• Oversee the reservation system and ensure its accurate operation, including managing room inventory and reservations.
• Ensures significant changes daily arrivals and 7-day out forecasted occupancies are communicated to Operations team for schedule planning
• Oversees, trains and monitors all reservations activities, ensuring compliance to approved SOP processes and
• Assists Reservations Manager with team member reviews and satisfaction results
• Identifies the on-going development needs of team members, including in the moment feedback, coaching, mentoring, and other supports and resources to help improve knowledge, skills and performance
• Ensures team members have current knowledge of hotel products, services, facilities, events, pricing, policies and overall knowledge of the local area / events
• Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members, ensuring team members are treated fairly and equitably
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with all SPGH team members by soliciting team member feedback, and having an "open door" policy
• Assists in managing the Reservations Agents, and finds coaching opportunities throughout each day ensuring continued growth and development for all reservations team members

Ideal Candidate:

• 1-3 years minimum Reservations or Front Office experience with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role
• Experience in a hotel setting or related industry is required; Resort experience is a strong asset
• Must have the ability to supervise, mentor, train and motivate a team
• Passionate in delivering exceptional service with anticipation of guest needs
• Professional demeanor, focused individual with excellent attention to detail and numbers
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Post-secondary education in hospitality or a related field preferred
• Proven technical skills with hotel reservation systems, third party online platforms; Opera and Synxis a strong asset.
• Advanced proficiency with computers systems required, such as Microsoft Office and Excel
• Highly responsible self-starter and collaborative team player, with the ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• A level of financial acumen with ability to forecast and interpret trends

What you can expect from us:

The Sun Peaks Grand culture encourages individual initiative and a collaborative approach to delivering our guests' finest mountain resort experience. We value innovation and development that contribute to business success and personal growth. We also know you have a life outside of work and encourage work-life balance, including reaping the benefits of living in a resort and the mountain’s summer and winter activities.

Here is a sneak peek into some of the perks and benefits our Permanent employees enjoy:

• Full access Winter/Summer Season Lift, Trail and Golf passes
• Three weeks of paid vacation
• Dining discounts within our hotel & resort outlets
• Benefits plan and additional wellness components, including Health Spending Account and EFAP
• Eligibility for our ‘Pay for Performance’ incentive bonus program (after the qualifying period), awarded to our top performers
• Participation in the RRSP and matching DPSP programs
• Retail discounts in Resort owned outlets
• Reciprocal programs with partnering hotels
• Friends and family hotel rates
• Continued professional growth and development opportunities

Every year, we welcome guests and employees to our resort from a wide variety of backgrounds, and we are committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce at The Sun Peaks Grand. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We acknowledge that we live, work, and play on the traditional territory of the Secwépemc People.