Group Rooms Coordinator

US-TX-Dallas

Omni Hotels Management Corporation

Req #: 129656
Type: Corporate Office

Omni Hotels Management Corporation

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				Overview:

The Group Rooms Coordinator (GRC) will be responsible for supporting the Omni Severin Hotel. They will assist Revenue Management, Sales and Convention Services with group communication and OPERA Cloud-related data entry and maintenance. This will include daily, weekly, monthly, and ad hoc tasks. Some of these duties will overlap with transient reservations, as well.

Responsibilities:

General

* Process No Show, Early Departure, and Cancellation charges for Group
* Check 'zero rates' for discrepancies
* Process batch deposits for Group
* Review and complete reservation requests made by Local FIT accounts/CVB/BT
* Assist in managing blocking Group/BT reservations in OCC

Group

* Communicate directly with clients (phone and email) for group related reservations changes (must have access to a dedicated work phone)
* Email and distribute internal reporting as requested by property (i.e., Group no shows/pick up/cancellation reports, etc.)
* Email group pickup and rooming list reports for requested groups to Convention Services Managers
* Set up group blocks in OCC once turnover packet is compiled and sent to GRC 
* Maintain cut-off dates, monitor group blocks, monitor group room types, set up billing, and input special requests
* Review group blocks for cut-off date extensions and ensure the blocks are set to cover pre and post dates
* Run group arrival lists daily for future arrival dates. Check for duplicate reservations, errors, and questions
* Monitor room types daily. Assist FD in balancing the house when needed
* Enter in upcoming site visit or sale's VIP requested reservations
* Request email and MyUpgrade suppression as needed
* Create group landing pages for call-in groups
* Make changes for groups requested by contact or sales manager
* Format and upload group rooming lists
* If required, manage 'share' reservations
* Audit 'out of block' reservations for groups clients, upon request/contract
* Audit suites for oversells.  Inform Sales, Catering, or CS for correction

Weekly Duties

* Complete details on group resumes after Group Resume Meeting:
* Routing/billing
* VIP's local and brand wide
* Payment windows are set up for finance
* Apply earned comps to reservations based on pick up
* Wi-Fi set up based on contract
* Tax rules adjusted based on contract
* Packages
* Comments for the front office
* Alerts for concessions or contract rules (i.e. early departure fee)
* Set up staff or special rates
* Ensure upgrades are completed
* Add OPERA Cloud preferences based on requests and room preferences
* Prior to GAC meeting, review 3rd party housing pickup in all 
* Make changes in OPERA Cloud after Groups Approaching Cutoff meeting
* Check and adjust any overbookings due to group in OPERA Cloud
* Attend pre-cons for groups in-house
* Attend bill review for groups in-house
* Log and track Group Medallia score to identify trends/opportunities for the department
* Complete requested housing bureau pick-up forms
* Review updates in OPERA Cloud for recent group addendums
* Ensure sell through and upgrades are available for call-in/GLP groups

Monthly / Ad hoc Duties 

* Format and enter the FedEx manifest
* Audit FDC blocks built against Opera Cloud blocks
* Audit deposit and cancellation rules between FDC and Opera Cloud
* Update operations team on current packages and instructions for said package
* Send any blackout date emails for local FIT accounts 
* Provide directional feedback on group block pick-up and slippage

Qualifications:

* Previous hotel reservations and/or Front Desk experience is preferred
* Knowledge of Opera and FDC is ideal
* High school diploma or equivalent
* Must be proficient in Excel, Outlook and other general computer skills
* Must be able to communicate effectively with internal and external guests
* Must be able to work Monday- Friday with the occasional weekend
			
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