Reservations Agent - Waldorf Astoria Chicago

Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc
  • Chicago, IL
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Waldorf Astoria Chicago is looking for a Reservations Agent to join the team in Chicago''s Gold Coast!

    Recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the World and in Chicago with the Top Hotel Spa in the U.S., the AAA-Five-Diamond, Forbes 4-Star Waldorf Astoria Chicago is nestled in the prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood among the famed Oak Street retailers and beach, Rush Street restaurants and nightlife, and The Magnificent Mile. Reminiscent of the grand Parisian hotels of the 1920s, this luxury hotel features 215 rooms, over 5,000 square feet of meeting space and 4 food and beverage outlets. This includes a restaurant, 2 bars, and in-room dining.

    At Waldorf Astoria, we create unforgettable experiences for our guests, meaningful opportunities for our Team Members, and a positive impact in our community.

    Want to learn more? Hotel Website, Facebook, Instagram

    Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

    Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As a Reservations Agent, you're not just handling booking inquiries - you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

    Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

    At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests-we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

    Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

    Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career-and help us make every stay a little more magical.

    Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay-we're a great place to work.

    What It Takes to Make the Stay

    At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

    A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

    Here''s what you''ll do during a typical day:

    • Provide exceptional customer service: Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from guests and team members
    • Secure individual bookings: Convert guest inquiries into confirmed reservations
    • Maintain attention to detail: Record and process all reservations with accuracy
    • Use proactive selling techniques: Maximize room sales by promoting hotel services and upgrades
    • Support sales efforts: Respond to individual sales inquiries, provide information on hotel accommodations and services, and identify opportunities to convert inquiries into future business
    • Forbes Standards: Ensure compliance with Forbes standards and uphold luxury hospitality service expectations across all guest interactions

    Here''s what you''ll do during a typical day:

    • Provide exceptional customer service: Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from guests and team members
    • Secure individual bookings: Convert guest inquiries into confirmed reservations
    • Maintain attention to detail: Record and process all reservations with accuracy
    • Use proactive selling techniques: Maximize room sales by promoting hotel services and upgrades
    • Support sales efforts: Respond to individual sales inquiries, provide information on hotel accommodations and services, and identify opportunities to convert inquiries into future business
    • Forbes Standards: Ensure compliance with Forbes standards and uphold luxury hospitality service expectations across all guest interactions

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationChicago, IL

    Skills

    • Blogunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Facebookunmatched
    • Food and Beverage Industryunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Revenue Growthunmatched
    • Salesunmatched
    • Sales Supportunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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