Reservations Manager

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside, part of Accor, seeks an experienced Reservations Manager to lead the Reservations Department and drive occupancy and revenue through proactive inventory management, accurate forecasting, pricing, and strong team leadership. You will oversee day to day operations, train and develop staff, monitor room inventory and booking trends, manage allocations across channels, coordinate group reservations, mitigate overbooking risks, and partner with Front Office, Sales, Revenue and F&B to deliver service excellence and reporting. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in hotel reservations or revenue management, proven leadership, solid Opera PMS experience, and sharp analytical skills in a fast paced setting. Tips: tailor your resume to show measurable revenue gains, occupancy improvements, cross functional collaboration, and customer service excellence, and align with Accor values.

Company Description

Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, a 4 star property with 273 rooms, meeting facilities and a stunning view from our Elements Restaurant. Conveniently placed in prime location in Queenstown, making it one of the most iconic tourist destination Hotels in the World!

We are seeking an experienced Reservations Manager to lead and manage our Reservations Department. This role is responsible for maximising hotel occupancy and revenue through effective inventory management, forecasting, pricing strategies, and leadership of the reservations team.

Job Description

The successful candidate will ensure the efficient operation of the reservations function while delivering exceptional customer service and supporting the overall commercial objectives of the hotel.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Reservations Department.
• Lead, supervise, train, and develop Reservations Team Members.
• Monitor room inventory, occupancy levels, and booking trends to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase occupancy and room revenue.
• Prepare occupancy forecasts, revenue reports, and performance analysis for management.
• Manage room allocations, rate structures, allotments, and availability across all distribution channels.
• Coordinate group reservations and special accommodation requests.
• Identify and manage overbooking risks and implement appropriate solutions.
• Work closely with Front Office, Sales, Revenue, Food & Beverage, and other operational departments.
• Ensure all reservations enquiries are handled professionally and within established service standards.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting relating to reservations performance, travel agencies, and corporate accounts.
• Conduct regular reviews of booking patterns and market conditions to identify revenue opportunities.
• Participate in budgeting processes and departmental planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety requirements, and service standards.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in hotel reservations, revenue management, front office management, or a related hospitality leadership role.
• Proven experience leading and developing teams within a hotel environment.
• Strong knowledge of hotel reservation systems and property management systems, preferably Opera PMS.
• Experience with inventory management, forecasting, pricing, and revenue optimisation.
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to customer service excellence.

Additional Information

Why work for Novotel, Queenstown?

• Staff meals provided while on shift

• Uniforms, washed and laundered daily.

• Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn!

• Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance!

• Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide

• Accor's refer-a-friend bonus

• Accor's Parental Leave Scheme

• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

• Place of Employment will be 6 Earl Street Novotel Queenstown Lakeside

• Full Time 40 Hours

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.