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Reservations Manager jobs are open across hotels, resorts, airlines, and vacation rental companies, at every level from coordinator to director, with specializations in revenue management, group bookings, and OTA channel operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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See related jobsRed Hat on the River in Irvington, New York is seeking a dynamic individual to join our team!
Red Hat on the River, a bustling riverfront restaurant with an inside/outside vibe in Irvington, NY, is seeking a warm, energetic and sophisticated person to join its talented front desk team as a part-time Reservations Manager. Red Hat is an upbeat and friendly environment where guest relations reigns supreme. You're a people person, you have a genuine interest in hospitality and enjoy the art of problem solving. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. When you make folks feel comfortable and welcome it makes you feel good as well.
This is a full-time position with a typical restaurant schedule that includes weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and availability.
Restaurant reservations experience is required. Familiarity with OpenTable or similar reservations software is a strong plus.
The Reservations Manager is responsible for:
- Daily management and placement of future reservations with emphasis on guest preferences, restaurant historical data and seasonal logistics.
- Coordinating the reservations game plan for lunch and dinner service — pacing, table assignments, and special requests — to set the floor team up for a smooth shift.
- Managing the reservations book in real time: adjusting for cancellations, no-shows, and same-day requests; answering phones and providing guests with general information.
- Training and supervising reservationist/host staff on reservations systems and standards.
In short, your natural curiosity, even temperament and warm disposition are a magnet for both guests and staff alike. So join us … we're a serious company that has a lot of fun.
Find out who we are: www.redhatontheriver.com
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Irvington, NY 10533 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in reservations manager jobs.
- Two or more years of experience in reservations, front office, or revenue management
- Proficiency with property management systems such as Opera, Maestro, or Amadeus
- Strong working knowledge of online travel agency platforms and channel management tools
- Experience supervising or training a reservations or front desk team
- Demonstrated ability to manage group bookings, contracts, and room block negotiations
- Associate or bachelor's degree in hospitality management, business, or a related field
Tips for Your Reservations Manager Job Search
Quantify your booking volume on your resume
Hiring managers for reservations manager roles want to see scale. List the number of daily reservations you managed, the average booking value, or how many direct channels you oversaw. Generic descriptions of duties won't distinguish you from other applicants.
Highlight your property management system experience
Most postings require hands-on experience with systems like Opera, Maestro, or Amadeus. Name the specific platform, the version if you know it, and the team size you trained or supervised on it. Vague mentions of 'reservations software' get screened out fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists reservations manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by segment, not just title
A reservations manager role at a boutique hotel operates very differently from one at a 500-room convention property or a vacation rental platform. Search by segment, read the posting carefully for group versus transient focus, and tailor your resume to that mix before applying.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers frequently ask how you handled an overbooking situation, a rate dispute, or a system outage during peak season. Prepare two or three specific examples with outcomes, not general statements about staying calm under pressure.
Negotiate using revenue contribution, not seniority
When discussing compensation, anchor your ask to measurable impact: occupancy rate improvements, upsell conversion rates, or cost reductions from channel mix shifts. This framing aligns with how property leadership evaluates the role and strengthens your position.
Reservations Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most reservations managers?
The companies hiring the most reservations managers right now include PDL Sports, Sea Pines Resort, and Red Hat on the River, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotel groups, resort operators, and vacation rental management companies consistently account for the majority of active postings.
How many reservations manager jobs are remote?
About 0% of reservations manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully on-site roles still making up the larger share. Remote opportunities are most common in vacation rental operations, travel management companies, and corporate travel desk roles, where teams coordinate bookings without a physical front desk.
How do you become a reservations manager?
Start in a reservations agent or front desk coordinator role to build hands-on experience with booking systems and guest communication. Move into a senior agent or team lead position where you can demonstrate scheduling, training, and performance oversight. Develop fluency in revenue management concepts and OTA channel operations, then apply to supervisory or manager-level postings that match your property type experience.
Can you get hired as a reservations manager with little experience?
Some properties hire candidates with limited management experience if they have strong reservations agent backgrounds and can show results, such as upsell conversion improvements or error-rate reductions. Smaller independent hotels and vacation rental companies are more likely to promote internally or hire from adjacent roles. Certifications in hospitality operations or revenue management can help close the experience gap on your application.
What does the reservations manager interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone or video screen focused on your systems experience and team background. A second interview typically includes scenario questions about overbookings, rate disputes, and peak-season staffing. Some properties, particularly larger hotel groups, add a panel interview with the director of rooms or general manager and may ask you to walk through how you would handle a specific booking challenge.
Where can I find and apply to reservations manager jobs?
You can find and apply to reservations manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your property type experience and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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