Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina is an upcoming luxury alpine resort set above the iconic mountain town of Cortina d’Ampezzo, in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Dolomites. Scheduled to open in Winter 2026, the resort will mark the debut of Mandarin Oriental in one of Italy’s most renowned mountain destinations, combining the legendary heritage of the Cristallo with Mandarin Oriental’s exceptional service, refined design, and award-winning hospitality.

The resort will feature elegantly appointed rooms and suites, exceptional dining experiences, a world-class Spa & Wellness Centre, and curated year-round experiences designed for discerning international travellers seeking the finest alpine luxury.

Joining the pre-opening team offers a unique opportunity to help shape one of Europe’s most anticipated luxury hotel openings, contributing to the creation of an extraordinary guest experience from day one.

About The Role

Based at Mandarin Oriental Cristallo, Cortina , the Reservations Agent plays an important role in the successful pre-opening and ongoing operation of the resort’s Reservations department. The role is responsible for handling individual room reservations and guest enquiries, ensuring exceptional service, accurate reservation management and the effective conversion of enquiries into confirmed bookings.

As one of the first points of contact for prospective guests, the Reservations Agent represents Mandarin Oriental’s legendary service standards, delivering personalised, attentive and professional communication while maximising revenue opportunities.

During the pre-opening phase,



the Reservations Agent will contribute to the establishment of reservation procedures, familiarisation with the resort’s accommodation and facilities, implementation of reservation systems and preparation for the arrival of the resort’s first guests.

As a Reservations Agent, you will be responsible for the following duties:

Pre-Opening Responsibilities

- Support the setup and operational readiness of the Reservations department prior to the resort opening.
- Participate in the implementation, testing and familiarisation of the Property Management System (PMS), Central Reservation System (CRS) and other relevant booking platforms.
- Develop comprehensive knowledge of the resort’s rooms, suites, facilities, dining experiences, Spa & Wellness offerings and destination experiences.
- Become familiar with room categories, rate structures, packages, promotions, booking conditions and cancellation policies.
- Support the development and implementation of reservation procedures, Standard Operating Procedures and service standards in accordance with Mandarin Oriental guidelines.
- Participate in pre-opening training programmes, system simulations and operational trials.




- Assist with the preparation and verification of reservation records, guest profiles and booking information.
- Coordinate with Front Office, Sales & Marketing, Revenue Management and other departments to ensure effective communication and operational readiness.
- Support the handling of pre-opening reservation enquiries and bookings, ensuring accurate information and exceptional guest service.

Operational Responsibilities

- Handle individual room reservation enquiries received via telephone, email, online channels and other approved communication platforms.
- Provide professional, personalised and timely responses to all guest enquiries in accordance with Mandarin Oriental service standards.
- Process new reservations, modifications, cancellations and special requests accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain complete and accurate reservation records within the PMS and relevant reservation systems.
- Ensure all reservation details, including room categories, rates, packages, payment arrangements and guest preferences, are correctly recorded and communicated.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive knowledge of the resort’s accommodation, services, facilities, promotions and experiences.
- Proactively identify opportunities to maximise room revenue through effective upselling and the promotion of higher room categories, suites and relevant packages.
- Apply effective sales techniques to convert enquiries into confirmed reservations while maintaining a personalised luxury service approach.
- Ensure all reservation

📌 Reservations Agent (Belluno)
🏢 Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
📍 Belluno