Highgate
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Highgate Hotels
Highgate is a premier real estate investment and hospitality management company widely recognized as an innovator in the industry. Highgate is the dominant player in U.S. gateway markets including New York, Boston, Miami, San Francisco and Honolulu, with a rapidly expanding presence in Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Highgate’s portfolio of global properties represents an aggregate asset value exceeding $20B and generates over $5B in cumulative revenues. The company provides expert guidance through all stages of the hospitality property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate also has the creativity and bandwidth to develop bespoke hotel brands and utilizes industry-leading proprietary revenue management tools that identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive out performance and maximize asset value. With an executive team consisting of some of the industry’s most experienced hotel management leaders, the company is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. Highgate maintains corporate offices in London, New York, Dallas, and Seattle.
Overview
The Reservations Agent is responsible for handling reservations, inquiries and cancellations in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner, and quoting available rates to maximize room revenue according to Highgate Hotel standards.
Answer all incoming calls promptly, in an attentive, courteous and efficient manner.
Answer guest inquiries about hotel services, facilities and hours of operation.
Book room reservations while focusing on maximizing room revenue and average rate using standard rate quoting scenario at all times. Up sell rooms when possible.
Enter reservations into the computer according to standard operating procedures.
Communicate and work closely with the Sales Department concerning group bookings.
Maintain availability calendar and communicate all relevant information to the operations staff.
Maintain accurate files and reports.
Handle all special reservations, to include V.I.P. reservations, packages and discounts.
Book and block rooms using hotel standards for Group Rooming Lists and Booking Agreements.
Attend and give input on trends and opportunities to maximize revenue.
Complete forecasts as required by management.
Monitor daily sales activity and alert Front Desk Manager of sold out nights, group status and possible problem situations.
Post no-show revenue daily, if required at property.
Process travel agent checks, if required at property.
Be able to perform all duties of a Front Desk Agent and assist at front desk as needed.
Communicate availability to wholesalers.
Call for occupancy at area hotels.
File reservations and group contracts.
Review Reservations logbook and Guest Request log on a daily basis.
Send confirmations.
Process advance deposit/balance sheet.
Process brochure requests.
Forecast packages according to hotel standards.
Research travel agent commissions.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Experience in a hotel or a related field preferred.
College course work in related field helpful.
We are pleased to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.
Posting Date
This job opening was posted on November 2, 2026 and will remain open for at least 75 days.
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