Director of Reservations
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About the Role
Accor is hiring a Director of Reservations for Mövenpick Hotel & Residence Hajar Tower Makkah in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The role leads the Reservations Department, managing room inventory, reservation systems, and team performance to maximize conversion and guest satisfaction.
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Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Reservations Department
- Ensure all reservations are processed accurately and within brand standards
- Manage room inventory in coordination with the Revenue Management team
- Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of Opera PMS and Accor reservation systems
- Support the Director of Revenue Management in implementing pricing strategies
- Recruit, train, coach, and develop the Reservations team
- Prepare daily pickup reports and weekly reservation performance reports
- Coordinate with Front Office, Sales, and Marketing teams
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Business, or related field
- 3–5 years of experience in revenue and reservation management roles within a luxury or upper upscale hotel environment
- Experience with IDeaS Revenue Management System and Opera PMS highly desirable
- In depth knowledge of online distribution channels, OTA management, and dynamic pricing models
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure
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Position Summary
- The Director of Reservations is responsible for leading the Reservations Department and ensuring the effective management of room reservations, inventory control, and reservation systems to maximize conversion, optimize room availability, and deliver exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operations of the Reservations Department.
- Ensure all reservations are processed accurately and within brand standards.
- Maintain reservation quality, guest communication, and response times.
- Supervise reservation team and ensure service excellence.
- Monitor reservation queues and booking turnaround times.
- Handle VIP, group, and complex reservation requests.
- Ensure reservation policies are consistently followed.
- Manage room inventory in coordination with the Revenue Management team.
- Ensure room availability is accurately reflected across all booking channels.
- Monitor room allocation, restrictions, stop sell periods, and overbooking levels.
- Coordinate room releases during Hajj, Ramadan, and peak demand periods.
- Ensure rate codes, packages, and promotions are loaded correctly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management, Business, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in revenue and reservation management roles within a luxury or upper upscale hotel environment (Accor experience preferred).
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience with IDeaS Revenue Management System and Opera PMS highly desirable.
- In depth knowledge of online distribution channels, OTA management, and dynamic pricing models.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills.
- Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to perform under pressure — especially during peak seasons.
Additional Information
- Enjoy discounted Heartist® rates across Accor’s global network of 5,600 properties and 10,000 food & beverage venues.
- Access continuous learning and development through Accor’s Revenue Management Academy and leadership programs.
- Opportunity to grow your career globally across 45+ Accor brands in over 110 countries.
- Work with industry leading tools including the IDeaS Revenue Management Platform.
- Be part of one of Makkah’s most iconic hotels, serving guests from all over the world.
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