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Reservation Agent

Desert Diamond Casinos

7350 S Nogales Hwy
Tucson, AZ 85756

Gaming Company
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Full-Time

Position Summary

Under direct supervision of the Front Desk Supervisor, assists guests with reservations. Maintains confidentiality of all information.

This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Processes reservations by mail, telephone, fax or central reservations system referral.

Processes reservations from the other departments and travel agents.

Creates and maintains reservation records by date of arrival.

Understands the types of rooms available, as well as their location and layout.

Handles hotel inventory and group room blocks.

Understands the selling strategy, rates, and benefits of all package plans.

Understands the credit policy of the Hotel. Handles any billing needed.

Prepares and sends letters of confirmation via mail, email, or fax.

Communicates reservation information to the front desk via the Property Management System.

Assists in pre-registration activities when appropriate.

Understands the Hotel’s policy on guaranteed reservations and no shows.

Handles daily correspondence. Responds to inquires and makes reservations as needed.

Promotes goodwill by being courteous, friendly, and helpful to quests, and fellow employees.

Upholds the Hotel’s commitment to hospitality.

Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.

Assist Sales Office with group reservations.

Handles all prepaid reservations via third party reservations.

Performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED plus one year hotel front office and/or customer service experience.  Must be 18 years of age or older.   Working knowledge of computers and able to type 25 words per minute. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screen, background investigation, obtain and maintain gaming license and to include the following:

Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, And Certifications

Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service Knowledge of computer utilization in business operations.

Knowledge of surrounding areas and points of interest.

Knowledge of the hotel and Casino industry.

Skill in phone etiquette.

Ability to communicate, read, and write clearly in basic English. Bi-lingual in English/Spanish helpful but not required.

Ability to demonstrate outstanding guest service at all times.

Ability to present oneself in a professional appearance and manner.

Ability to apply basic mathematical skills.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to type a minimum of 25 words per minute.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Ability to multitask with numerous phone calls.

Skill in utilizing reservation software.

Performs other duties as required.

Communicate effectively with other departments.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is generally performed indoors in a Hotel setting a moderate noise level.  Evening, holiday and/or weekend work are required.  Extended hours and irregular shifts are also required. 

Posted November 20, 2024

Desert Diamond Casinos

Desert Diamond Casinos offer a convenient, memorable entertainment experience in Tucson, Sahuarita, Why and Glendale, Arizona. Amenities include unmatched gaming options, fine dining, and world-class sporting events, music concerts and comedy sets at the Diamond Center. Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment also offers one of the region's finest convention centers and high-tech meeting facilities.

An enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation, Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment has been in the gaming and entertainment business for almost 30 years, beginning in 1985 with the opening of Papago Bingo in the Tucson area.

Our gaming properties include:

Desert Diamond Casino Sahuarita which features 185,000 square foot of gaming space with 563 slot machines and eight live blackjack, roulette and mini-baccarat table games, as well as a Sportsbook. There are two dining venues - the Agave Restaurant offering fine dining and the Diamond Grill, as well as the two cocktail lounges on the casino floor. The property provides high-tech banquet & catering, conference and business meeting rooms and the Diamond Center can cater up to 2,400 guests.

Desert Diamond Casino Tucson which is located a convenient distance from both the Tucson International Airport and downtown.The casino offers a poker room, slots, table games including live blackjack and roulette, high-stakes bingo, and a Sportsbook. Food & beverage venues include the Diamond Café, the Diamond Grill, the Ko:Sin Ki: Buffet and the Coffee Bar, as well as two lounges on the gaming floor. The Hotel & Conference Center features state-of the- art meeting spaces, luxurious rooms with complimentary wireless internet access, a heated outdoor pool, jetted hydro-spa, patio seating with a fire pit, and a fitness center with a gym.

Desert Diamond Casino West Valley which has nearby shopping, dining, and nightlife and is the official casino partner of Westgate Entertainment District. The casino offers a variety of table games which include live Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Mini-Baccarat, Pai Gow Poker, Ultimate Texas Hold ‘Em, Three Card Poker, Spanish 21. The Sportsbook provides a venue to wager on sports events.Food & Beverage venues include the Nineteen 86 Steakhouse, the Edge, the Rock Bar, a Food Court and the casino Sports Bar.

Desert Diamond Casino Why which is the smallest of our four gaming properties, which features a convenience store, gas station, and slot machines. It's a favorite stop for travelers going to and from Rocky Point, Mexico.

You can get a job anywhere, but Desert Diamond Casinos offer you a career!

Incredible Work Environment:

We work hard to make sure that each property supports an environment of fun and excitement, both for our guests and our valued employees.

Corporate Culture: 

Our team is dedicated to the success of our enterprise & business and creating a culture where diversity is respected and values are honored. Together, our commitment to our guests, community, and fellow employees, helps us to thrive as a high performance gaming enterprise.

Unparalleled Benefits: We offer a variety of insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, home, automobile, short and long term disability, pet and legal insurances. In addition, we offer 401K, relocation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, competitive compensation, tuition assistance and more.

Training: Our organizational development team provides training throughout our casinos for both new hires and career employees who want to move into new positions.

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