Guest Experience Manager - Club Sofitel (Parental Leave Position) at Accor

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Luxury Hospitality Leadership, Rooms Division Management, Food & Beverage Operations, Guest Relationship Management, Operational Efficiency, Conflict Resolution, Profitability Management, Opera PMS, Team Leadership, Service Excellence

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Company Description Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, the ultimate luxury hotel escape in the heart of Melbourne city centre. Combining French elegance and modern luxury, curating dining experiences where our passionate chefs and mixologists delight our guest in a lively culinary experience whilst overlooking the city skyline. As a Hotel for the Arts, Sofitel Melbourne on Collins proudly champions culture and tradition with rotating art exhibitions and is immersed in the city’s thriving arts and entertainment scene. PROPERTY DETAILS 5-star luxury in the heart of the Melbourne's shopping, theatre and business precincts 363 rooms with breathtaking views over Melbourne Exclusive Club Lounge that offers club guests that elevated French joie-de-vivre experience Sophisticated modern dining with vibrant contemporary French flair at No35 restaurant Unique signature cocktails & refined exclusive ambience at Atrium Bar on 35 Job Description An exceptional opportunity is available for a passionate and experienced hospitality professional to lead the operations and guest experience of our prestigious Club Sofitel Lounge on a parental leave contract. This role is ideally suited to a service-driven leader who thrives in a luxury environment and is committed to delivering memorable, personalised experiences for our most valued guests. As the Guest Service Manager - Club Sofitel, you will oversee the daily operations of the lounge, leading a high-performing team to deliver premium food and beverage experiences while maintaining the highest standards of luxury hospitality. Combining expertise across Rooms Division and Food & Beverage, you will play a pivotal role in creating a seamless and elevated guest journey. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Club Sofitel Lounge team to deliver exceptional service standards and personalised guest experiences Oversee all aspects of lounge operations, ensuring the highest levels of presentation, service excellence, and guest satisfaction Drive premium Food & Beverage offerings tailored to our loyal and distinguished guests Establish operational standards, performance expectations, and service metrics to ensure continuous excellence Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture Monitor and drive departmental profitability while maintaining uncompromising quality standards Develop, implement, and uphold strategies, policies, and standard operating procedures to optimise operational efficiency Effectively manage guest feedback and conflict resolution to ensure outstanding service outcomes Qualifications Proven leadership experience within luxury hospitality, preferably across both Rooms Division and Food & Beverage operations Strong guest engagement and relationship-building skills with a passion for delivering exceptional service Commercially minded with the ability to drive performance and profitability Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving capabilities A hands-on leader who leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced luxury environment Opera knowledge Willingness to work weekends and public holidays as part of the job role Have a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol certificate Additional Information Benefits and Perks: Sofitel Melbourne on Collins provides ambassadors career development opportunities within the hotel and wider Accor Group. We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We live by our Heartist principles, that is, the heart and art of human connection. Understanding people is our business and putting people at the heart of our organisation is how we make decisions. We want every ambassador to feel valued, inspired and to strive for greatness every day. We offer our Heartists: Build a career with the largest hotel group in the Pacific Central accessible location in Melbourne's CBD Laundered uniforms Complimentary hotel stay package for your work anniversary Worldwide employee and family and friends benefits at Accor Hotels Job-Category: Rooms Job Type: Permanent Job Schedule: Full-Time

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Responsibilities

Lead the daily operations and guest experience of the Club Sofitel Lounge, ensuring premium food and beverage service. Manage a high-performing team to deliver personalized luxury experiences while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.