Assistant Front Office Manager at Accor

Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Jan, 26

Salary

70000.0

Posted On

17 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Hotel Operations, Guest Service, Staff Management, Budget Control, Problem Solving, Communication, Organizational Skills, Leadership, Training, Concierge Services, Service Standards, Operational Expenses, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Flexibility

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Novotel Queenstown Lakeside is located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, a 4 star property with 273 rooms, meeting facilities and a stunning view from our Elements Restaurant. Conveniently placed in prime location in Queenstown, making it one of the most iconic tourist destination Hotels in the World! Job Description About the Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Assistant Front Office Manager to join our leadership team at Novotel Queenstown. This pivotal position supports the Front Office Manager in overseeing the daily operations of the Front Office, ensuring that our guests receive exceptional service, and that team performance, profitability, and brand standards are consistently achieved. Responsibilities: Assist in managing the day-to-day operations of the Front Office, Concierge, and Night Audit teams to ensure smooth and efficient service delivery. Supervise, roster, and train staff to maintain high performance, engagement, and service standards. Plan, coordinate, and monitor hotel services to ensure consistent delivery of brand standards across guest interactions, check-in/check-out, and guest communications. Handle and resolve guest feedback and service issues, maintaining professionalism and commitment to guest satisfaction. Control budgets and manage costs, ensuring adherence to departmental targets for revenue, labour, and operational expenses. Support the Front Office Manager with strategic planning, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives. Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays Qualifications At least 3 years experience in a managerial or supervisor role within hotel operations or hospitality management (e.g., Front Office, Reservations, or Rooms Division). Proficiency in hotel management software preferred (Eg: Opera Cloud) and MS Office is advantageous. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to handle challenging situations with professionalism and composure. Proven leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate, train, and develop a diverse team. Salary - NZD $68000 - $70000 Additional Information Why work for Novotel, Queenstown? Staff meals provided while on shift Uniforms, washed and laundered daily. Learn your Way - Access to our Accor Academy so you can Earn while you Learn! Work Your Way - Flexibility to ensure a work life balance! Incredible Accor Heartist Benefits - including discounted Food & Beverage + Accommodation Worldwide Accor's refer-a-friend bonus Accor's Parental Leave Scheme Access to our Employee Assistance Program Place of Employment will be Novotel Queenstown Lakeside Full Time 40 hours 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.

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Responsibilities

Assist in managing the daily operations of the Front Office and related teams to ensure exceptional service delivery. Handle guest feedback and service issues while supporting the Front Office Manager in strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives.