Area Reservations Agent
Company Description
A beloved local landmark for over 150 years, White Barn Inn, Auberge Collection is synonymous with warm New England hospitality, rustic charm, and uncompromising attention to detail. Just a 90-minute drive north of Boston in the charming coastal town of Kennebunk, Maine, the 28-room property is renowned as one of the country’s most distinctive getaways offering supreme levels of quality, luxury, and gracious service. The hotel's four waterfront cottages and one-of-a-kind houseboat boast coastal views and access to White Barn Marina. Amenities include an outdoor infinity pool, coastal views, an award-winning spa, two restaurants, convenient access to fine shopping and art galleries in Kennebunkport, as well as a variety of experiences from bike riding to local apple orchards to traditional Maine lobster bakes. The White Barn Restaurant, a culinary legend, Forbes Five Star and AAA Five Diamond fine dining destination, offers seasonal, contemporary New England cuisine while the new Little Barn is a casual eatery highlighting the local Maine farmstead and fisheries to the table in flavorful, approachable dishes. In summer 2020, White Barn Inn unveiled a property-wide redesign led by New York-based Jenny Wolf Interiors that refreshed guest rooms and public spaces with playful contemporary touches and elements from local Maine purveyors. For more information: auberge.com/whitebarninn Follow White Barn Inn on Facebook and Instagram @WhiteBarnAuberge
Job Description
Embark on an extraordinary journey as a Reservations Agent across The White Barn Inn, Mayflower Inn & Spa, Wildflower Farms & The Vanderbilt where your role transcends boundaries and becomes a captivating symphony of hospitality. As the orchestrator of reservations for multiple properties, you'll weave a tapestry of opulence, seamlessly curating bespoke experiences for our discerning guests across diverse destinations. Your commitment to excellence will unfold on a grand scale, ensuring that each reservation reflects the pinnacle of luxury unique to each property. With grace and sophistication, you'll be the luminary guiding our guests through a world of refined choices, transforming reservations into harmonious preludes to unforgettable stays. Join us in crafting a narrative of unparalleled elegance and distinction across a spectrum of luxurious destinations within our illustrious portfolio. Creating a genuine, informative, and personalized guest resort reservations experience by accurately inputting guest contact information. Adding information to guest history such as; previous stay experience, special occasions, preferences, and other pertinent information. Responding to guests’ inquiries regarding room reservations, availability, general questions about accommodations, pricing, and special offers. Maintaining complete knowledge of the resorts and other information including the following:All resort facilities/services offered and hours of operation All accommodations, layout, décor, attributes and locations All studio rates, special packages and promotions All spa treatments and offerings, their benefits and costs Daily stats, including availability Entertainment/special events scheduled on property and in the area Directions to the resort from airports and other major landmarks General info, descriptions and directions for local services, restaurants, wineries and points of interests. Assisting and ensuring effective guest challenge resolution. Working closely with fellow guest service team members and other departments to resolve any challenges; ensure follow-through and exceed guest expectations when possible. Ensuring that all billing and financial transactions are accurately and efficiently executed on behalf of guests. Upselling services and offerings as appropriate, ensuring that each guest is fully educated about the resorts’ offerings.
Qualifications
Two years in a hospitality, spa, or reservations position, preferably at a luxury resort. Ability to create professional business letter correspondence. Must possess gracious people and sales skills, excellent phone manner and ability to engage in a positive manner with each and every guest Ability to work cohesively with other departments and co-workers as part of a team. Additional Information Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit auberge.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge. WBI Operations LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. WBI Operations LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WBI Operations LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job Type: Remote Compensation: up to USD 17.50 - hourly Apply To This Job