Local Host

Posted: 24/01/2025

Closing Date: 15/02/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Sydney Metropolitan

Job Category: Front Office

**We are Veriu Group (pronounced 'Very You')**

Our brands come from humble beginnings and a passion for connecting travellers to the local authenticity of a location. We aim to bring people together in new ways, to create lifelong travel memories that can’t be found in a guidebook, and to help people discover the true experience of a place.

Through our brands Punthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over 35 years of brand history. Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels by 2030 becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this means we’re well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australian-owned apartment hotel operator.

**Welcome to Veriu Central**

Welcome to Veriu Central, accommodation in Sydney where old-world style meets modern beginnings. Embracing our unrivalled location, we’ve uncovered the eccentric character of Wentworth House to create much more than just a hotel.

Surrounded by eclectic cafes, emerging designers and newfound art houses, our central Sydney hotel places you right in the cultural heart of the city. A place you can explore Sydney as it steps proudly into a new and diverse era.
- 112 Keys
- Close to public transport surrounded with unlimited dining options
- Lobby bar 24 hour reception

**Responsibilities**

Reporting to the Hotel Manager, you’ll be part of a small team of genuine people, looking to create lasting memories and exceptional experiences for each and every guest. No day will be the same, but each day you’ll strive to:

- Provide a high level of guest services at all touchpoints (check-in, check-out, during their stay)
- Provide creative resolutions to complaints and problems
- Be true host, and location connection for our guest - know the local area of the hotel intimately enough to provide advice and recommendations to guests on key points of interest
- Respond to emergency situations in a safe and professional matter
- Identify & explore opportunities to increase the number of returning & new guests
- Support the Hotel Manager to ensure the hotel operates to Veri-Best standard

**Benefits**

You'll be someone looking for a long-term career with a growing, Australian-owned hotel group. Access:

- National career growth opportunities
- Accelerated development in a variety of hotel management or corporate areas
- Comprehensive onboarding & ongoing support
- The chance to join our Fast-Track Hotel Management Development program
- Genuine flexibility and job security
- High performing culture that values relationships & individuality, where our leadership know you by name
- Generous referral bonuses when you refer your friends to work with us (up to $1000)
- Discounts on accommodation across our network
- Discounts on private health insurance
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program

**Desired Skills and Experience**:
**About You**

We work in a fast-paced environment where no day is the same, so we’re looking for people who are adaptable, enjoy variety and operate with an ownership mindset.

The successful person must have:

- Approved Australian working rights (Australian Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Visa with approved working rights)
- First Aid Certificate (or be able to obtain before starting)
- Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate (or be able to obtain before starting)
- Flexibility to work at variety of shifts throughout the week, including weekends and public holidays on rotation with other team members (although no overnight shifts required)
- Ability to work as a team & also independently
- Experience in a customer service role