Rooms Controller
Montage Hotels & Resorts · Laguna Beach, CA · 1 wk ago
Manufacturing$26/hrInternship
About the Role
The Rooms Controller is responsible for pre-registering all hotel guests to ensure a smooth arrival and maximizing potential revenue through proper room allocation.
Responsibilities
- Pre-register reservations in Opera and create welcome packets prior to guest arrival
- Monitor rooms’ inventory and ensure proper room allocation
- Answer incoming phone calls, handle guest requests, and manage room moves
- Assign rooms at least seven days in advance
- Work closely with Housekeeping and Guest Reception teams to ensure rooms are prepared adequately and on time
- Distribute all group welcome materials
- Perform additional supportive functions as needed, including:
- Creating reservations for guests at the desk or after-hours calls
- Assisting with guest check-ins at the reception desk
- Processing third-party billing requests
- Supporting the Concierge and Guest Services teams
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent education required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Previous customer service or luxury hotel experience required
- Strong English language communication skills (verbal and written)
- Intermediate computer skills
- Ability to solve problems and make rational decisions
- Knowledge of resort operations, services, and facilities
Physical Requirements
- Grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, and climbing
- Continuous communication abilities (talking and hearing) with guests, supervisors, and colleagues
- Ability to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours at a time
- Finger dexterity to operate office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, and fax machines
Pay
The base pay scale for this position is $26.00 per hour, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions or gratuities.