Reservations Agent
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position: Reservations Agent
Department: Central Reservations
Line Manager: Central Reservations Manager
Direct Reports: No
Salary: £11.50 per hour + commission
We are on the search for an enthusiastic, passionate, and dynamic individual to join us at Sonas Hotel Collection as Reservations Agent at Sonas Hotel Collection on the gorgeous Isle of Skye.
About the role:
At Sonas Hotel Collection, our mission is to deliver great highland hospitality to our guests, colleagues and neighbours. The word Sonas is Gaelic for Happiness, and happiness is our aim.
As the Reservations Agent, you will work closely with the central support teams, the operations teams and the hotel management teams to ensure the smooth running of the business by maintaining clear and accurate booking records and answering guest enquiries in a timely manner.
A snapshot of your key responsibilities:
· Answer company phone lines in a timely manner.
· Process guest enquiries whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
· Provide information to guests regarding the local areas of our hotels.
· Process payments accurately and in a timely manner.
· Answer all emails in a timely manner, escalating any emails to the relevant people.
Key requirements for this role:
· Previous experience in a similar role advantageous.
· Fantastic communication skills.
· Computer literate, including working knowledge of all Microsoft Office systems.
· Reslynx experience desirable.
· Valid right to work within the United Kingdom.
What’s In It For You?
· Staff Accommodation if necessary – rates to be discussed during interview.
· Additional holiday allowance for your birthday.
· 50% food discount in all our restaurants.
· Staff rates across all our hotels.
· Access to Health Assured which hosts a wealth of informational tools and support across many areas including:
o Financial Wellbeing
o Mental Health
o Exercise
o Heathy Eating
· Ongoing personal development with access to internal and external training programmes.
· Free Gym Membership at Local Gyms.
· A share of monthly tips split fairly across the business.
· Birthday lunches with the senior team.
· Free staff meals on duty.
· Paid breaks.
· Employee Of The Month celebrations.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Isle of Skye, IV43 8QW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: SHC - RA
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Reservations Agent roles across Sonas Hospitality Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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