Groups Reservations Agent

Groups Reservations Agent

Pepperclub Hotel, Cape Town
Reports to: Reservations Manager

Pepperclub Hotel is recruiting a confident, detail-driven Groups Reservations Agent to join our 5-star team. This role suits someone who thrives on complexity, manages volume calmly, and takes full ownership of group and series bookings from enquiry to arrival.

About the Role

You will manage the full groups reservations lifecycle including enquiries, quotations, room blocks, rate management, payment follow-ups, and arrival preparation. The role requires high accuracy, disciplined follow-up, and strong coordination across departments to ensure a seamless guest and operational experience.

Guest Experience & Communication

• Handle group enquiries via email, calls, and WhatsApp within required turnaround times
• Deliver clear, professional communication aligned to 5-star and LQA standards
• Build confidence with agents, corporates, and organisers through accurate quoting
• Prepare arrival correspondence and group check-in packs at least seven days prior to arrival

Reservations Processing

• Create, manage, and update group and series room blocks accurately in Opera
• Capture all bookings with complete notes, traces, and contractual details
• Actively follow up on all quotations to maximise conversion and revenue
• Manage group, series, corporate, government, and agent bookings
• Action daily reports including new bookings, amendments, cancellations, and overbookings
• Maintain and update the Daily Quote Sheet

Finance & Documentation

• Send quotations, invoices, and payment links timeously
• Follow up on deposits and outstanding balances
• Ensure correct allocation of deposits, vouchers, and payments
• Process refunds and future-use credits within required timeframes
• Maintain accurate group files and supporting documentation

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