Assistant Manager
- Full-time
- Job-Category: Rooms
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Full-Time
Company Description
Permanent position, 30 hours guaranteed per week.
Rotating roster with weekend and public holiday work
Job Description
An incredible leadership opportunity has arisen at our five star luxury property in the heart of Queenstown. By joining the team as Assistant Manager you will:
- Assist in the management of the hotel Front Office operation, maintaining Sofitel’s reputation as market leader for individualised customer focused service in the hotel locality.
- Effectively supervise guest arrivals and departures, ensuring that room allocations and check in/out processes follow set procedures and are customer focused.
- Train, coach and support Front Office team members.
- Utilise the Front Office system ensuring accuracy in use and a range of accurate reports to meet operational needs.
- Ensure effective communication of new and updated information regarding policies, rates and general hotel information to guests and to your team.
- Ensure strict procedures are followed for all cash/credit, cheque transactions, accounting and banking procedures, issue of keys and guest confidentiality.
- Carry out Front Office and hotel reception duties as well as from time to time assisting in the operation of an effective night audit, Housekeeping and Food and Beverage duties as required.
- You will be responsible for the service of alcohol in some shifts.
Qualifications
- Previous experience at five star luxury property of more than 80 rooms
- Proficiency in Opera required
- Passion for high end hospitality with an eye for detail
- Ability to build warm relationships and gain trust at all levels
- Current LCQ and General Managers Certificate preferred
- Current First Aid Certificate preferred
- Immaculate grooming and personal presentation
- Articulate communication skills and an understanding of luxury guest expectations
- Full Driver’s License preferred
Additional Information
- 'Work Your Way' - speak with us about your desired work life balance and make your perfect balance a reality.
- Your loyalty card entitling you to discounted Hotel stays, food and beverage rates and Spa treatments worldwide.
- Daily staff meals provided.
- Ongoing reward and recognition incentives and awards.
- Opportunities for further development and worldwide career progression within Accor.
- Work for a world-leading Global hotel company.
- Refer a friend incentive
- Free gym access and ski hire
Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.