Duty Manager

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service. Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable. Rydges Hotels & Resorts is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators, offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.  EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140 entertainment  experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.  About the Role:To ensure solid understanding of Our Target and drive with Front Office teamTo ensure all staff present themselves on time and in uniform.To ensure all departments are adequately staffed.To be aware of VIP and Group arrivals and departures and that all preparations are made for them.Efficient and productive use of company timeEffective organisational communication with other departmentsFamiliarise yourself with the general operations of each department in order to ensure effective communication and to be able to assist and make the best possible decisions.To assist any department when need be.To ensure a high level of service is maintained with all staff understanding and implementing the Hotels service values.To actively sell the hotel features, promotions and facilities to hotel guests and visitors ensuring to promote the brand to the best of their ability.Responsible for ensuring that all guests and visitors of the hotel are greeted in a professional and positive manner, allowing guests and visitors to feel a welcomed service spiritTo present and act as the face of the hotel and become the hotels ambassadorTo manage the hotel complaint system.Be empowered to rectify and resolve any guest requests or issues that may arise whilst on shift.Maintain hotels duty log ensuring all relevant information related to Duty Manager shift is recorded for reference.This position description is not an exhaustive list of tasks that may be required.  All other reasonable requests or duties may be required to be performed from time to time.FinancialTo ensure that the average rate and occupancy is maximised.To maximise average room rate and occupancy through constant liaison with key departmental personnel and employees to ensure maximum rate and occupancy is achieved.To ensure that department expenditure is controlled within set targets.Direct costs including but not limited to consumable, printing & stationary, stock control, energy, uniforms, replacements and other expenses are monitored and controlled and in line with budgeted guidelines.To be totally knowledgeable with regard to current room rates and yield management strategies.To establish accounting and financial controls in conjunction with the Financial Controller and or General Manager. To ensure all cashiering policies and procedures are followed and constantly reviewed to ensure any accounting or financial risks are at a minimum or eliminated where achievable.Effective use and monitoring of overtime, annual leave, days in lieu, staff breaks and other staff entitlements.To assist with the hotel accounts receivable.To assist with rostering.SalesTo consistently deliver products and services that meets the quality, standards and expectations of guests.To achieve a reputation as the market leader in accommodation, products and a emphasis on Customer service.All staff have adequate product knowledgeLiaise with key personnel to maximise rooms sales and food and beverage sales opportunities by effective promotionCultivation of a sales culture maximising up-selling and on-selling techniques.CustomersThe cultivation of an environment where positive service culture is paramount. To create a sense of welcome and service spirit within the Front Office team.To achieve a level of service quality that consistently meets and exceeds the expectations of guests and staff.To have a high profile in the foyer giving special recognition to regular guests.To be supportive and actively involved in service development.Effectively communicating and logging feedback received.Ability to anticipate problems and take effective action achieving resolution. Proactively resolving guest requests and issues in a timely manner.The cultivation of an environment of a positive service culture where we exceed our customers' expectations with respect to quality, service, consistency and value for moneyThe results from guest feedback are equal to or exceed standards for any given periodAny issues, concerns or problems that are raised by guests are actioned in a professional, solution-based and customer-focused mannerAny guest complaints are resolved in a professional manner, or forwarded to the Front Office Manager or General Manager for consultation purposesThe presentation of Reception, Restaurants, external areas, public spaces reflect the hotels standard at all timesAn effective system of quality control by utilising shift checklists, revision of procedures and implementation of standardsPersonnel & TrainingTo ensure that strategies and practices are in place to facilitate the efficient and effective staffing of departments such that financial and service quality targets are achieved.The Duty Manager presents themselves as the custodian of the hotel in the absence of the General Manager and is empowered to rectify any issues that arise, report all necessary information and is responsible for the safety, the security and condition of the hotel, staff and guests.It is the responsibility of the Hotel Duty Manager to ensure effective leadership and human resource management to deliver a better product to our customers, better development prospects for our teams, better conditions for our staff and better resultsAll operation teams exhibits a high level of productivity at all timesMorale is constantly monitored and any problems actionedAn environment of positive culture and constant improvement is maintainedTo assist, establish and implement training with particular emphasis on structured on job training.To assist in the development and implementation of strategies to reduce staff turnover.To ensure department employees adhere to staff handbook guidelines for presentation, grooming and punctuality.i>- To effectively communicate with all departments of the hotel.- Directing and supervising all Front Office personnel.- Participating in all Front Office communication, meetings and training sessions- To update staff portfolios and training checklists to ensure that all training aspects are documented for appraisals.- Adequate security procedures are in place at all times- Lead the hotel whilst on shift through any crisis management action plans- Handle, record and report all incidents which have occurred in the hotel. These incidents can either affect an employee, third party, event based incidents or evacuation of the hotel.- Compliance of company's policies and procedures- Promote a culture that values effective and pro-active WH&S management - Corporate AssetsTo ensure managers and supervisors present neat, clear and functionally operating departments.To obtain the necessary resources to enable improvements in the physical layout of departments.To manage and maintain the hotels assets in all areas so as to protect their long term investment value.To ensure that the hotel is a safe environment at all times.Be fully conversant with regard to all aspects of the hotel's computer system.To have a complete knowledge of fire and evacuation procedures as per Fire and Evacuation Procedures Manual.To use safe practices in performing all tasks as per Work, Health and Safety Act.To provide input into the decision of relocating guests when the hotel is over booked with minimum damage to hotel goodwill and reputation.To provide leadership to all hotel personnel. All staff must attain the highest standard of professionalism.To effectively undertake any duty shifts as required by the General Manager.To manage Front Office machinery to ensure that maximum efficiency is achieved and guest service is not affected.Dealing with all suppliers are positive, assertive, ethical and in the Company's best interestsAuthoritiesResponsible for hotel float and tills, issuing hotel staff keys, hotel security and reporting all incidents and hotel statistics.All expenditure must be approved by the Front Office Manager and General Manager Love catching the latest movies, dining at trendy restaurants, staying in incredible hotels, or even hitting the slopes at Thredbo? Well, you're about to. EVT Perks offer a range of always-on discounts on our amazing entertainment and travel experiences across Australia and New Zealand. Best of all, these perks are available to every EVT employee, including casual employees, starting from day one.  Join Rydges Hotels & Resorts and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker. Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.  When you click apply you will be directed through to our Job Ad listed on Dayforce which is the platform in place to track all of our applicants when applying for roles with the EVT group. You will be asked to enter in your information and answer some screening questions when applying.