Group Reservations Agent
Job No:
AO5355
Location:
Adelaide
Oval Hotel is the first of its kind in Australia. Wrapping gently around the eastern façade of the historic Adelaide Oval and interfacing seamlessly with the existing structure, each room at Oval Hotel enjoys tranquil parkland surrounds.
Group Reservations Agent
At Oval Hotel, we’re all about creating memorable moments in one of Adelaide’s most iconic settings. Nestled within Adelaide Oval, we deliver personalised, premium hospitality with heart and we’re looking for a Group Reservations Agent who shares that passion. If you’re an experienced Reservations Agent who loves organisation, thrives on collaboration and enjoys being the calm in the glorious chaos of group bookings, this could be your next perfect move.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Managing group reservations (10+ rooms) from confirmation through to post‑stay follow‑up
- Coordinating room blocks, rooming lists, rates and inventory in Opera Cloud
- Acting as the main point of contact for group clients, travel agents and internal teams
- Partnering with Sales, Events, Front Office and Operations to deliver seamless group stays
- Managing deposits, payments and contracted booking terms
- Identifying upsell opportunities to enhance the guest experience
- Preparing group run sheets, reports and event documentation
- Supporting general reservations operations during peak periods
What You'll Bring to the Role:
- Previous experience in hotel reservations, ideally with group booking experience
- A genuine passion for exceptional guest service and relationship building
- Strong organisational skills and immaculate attention to detail
- Confident, professional communication skills (written, verbal and phone)
- Experience using Opera Cloud PMS and Microsoft Office
- A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset with the ability to adapt quickly
- A collaborative approach and willingness to step in where needed
What's In It For You:
While working at the iconic Adelaide Oval, you’ll be rewarded for contributing to the delivery of world-class events through our suite of employee benefits including:
- Access to Event Day tickets
- Discounts across Adelaide Oval, RoofClimb and Oval Hotel
- Enjoy special rates at the Oval Hotel and 50% off stays at EVT hotels
- Paid Parental Leave (over and above the Government PPL scheme).
- Subsidised car parking
- Health & Wellness programs
- Training & development opportunities
- Private Health corporate discounts
The Fine Print:
- Some out-of-hours work is a requirement of this role in line with the business's operational needs.
- Applicants 18 & over, will be required to successfully obtain a DHS Working with Children's Check within the first two months of employment. Use this link to apply for the relevant check: https://www.dcsiscreening.sa.gov.au/SCRequestApplicationIndividual
- To be eligible to apply you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Ready To Make Your Mark?
Apply now. Applications will be shortlisted for interview as they're received.