Saturday, 1 November, 2025
Christine Loopstra
Cape Town
My client, an established Luxury Hotel situated in close proximity to the Cape Town International Airport, is seeking to employ a dynamic Reservations Manager to lead the reservations function, ensure the smooth coordination of all booking operations, and uphold the highest standards of guest service and efficiency.
Purpose of the Role: The Reservations Manager is responsible for leading the reservations team and ensuring the efficient, accurate, and customer-focused management of all booking operations. The role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a strong understanding of hotel reservation systems, revenue management, and guest relations.
Key Responsibilities Include but Are Not Limited To
- Overseeing the daily operations of the reservations department to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Managing, training, scheduling, and evaluating reservations staff
- Monitoring room inventory, rates, and availability to optimise revenue
- Implementing strategies to increase bookings across all channels, including direct, OTA, corporate, and group bookings
- Maintaining excellent guest relations by handling inquiries and resolving issues promptly
- Generating regular reports on reservations, occupancy, and revenue performance
- Collaborating with front office, sales, and marketing teams to ensure seamless guest experiences
Criteria
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in hotel reservations management or a similar role
- Strong working knowledge of Property Management Systems (PMS) and online booking platforms
- High level of computer literacy
- Proven leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Analytical and detail-focused, with experience in revenue optimisation
- Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and public holidays when required
- Strong hospitality background with a commitment to exceptional customer service
- High level of proficiency in English and Afrikaans
Market related salary & benefits package, employee discounts and wellness initiatives
To apply:
https://webapp.placementpartner.com/wi/vacancy/?id=helderbergpersonnel&VacRef=SW005955&preview=6ec44a6060d349e520647e3d67489b72
Christine Loopstra: christine@helderbergpersonnel.co.za