Duty Manager

Veriu; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on accommodation across Veru

Referral bonuses

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Veriu Group invites applications for a front office leadership role at Punthill Maitland in Maitland, NSW. You will report to the Hotel Manager and lead a small team, ensuring top-tier guest service at check-in, during stay, and at check-out.

We value adaptability, ownership mindset, and clear communication. Benefits include career growth, staff discounts, and referral bonuses within a supportive Australian-owned hotel group.

Qualifications

• Ownership mindset and adaptability in a fast-paced hotel environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Proven experience leading a team with kindness to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the front office, including complaint escalation, team management, rostering and timesheet approvals.
• Ensure front-office delivers high guest service at check-in/out and during stay.
• Create new ways to leave guests with a memorable experience and tailor guest interactions.
• Identify sales leads and contribute to the hotel's commercial success.
• Manage emergency situations safely and professionally.
• Build strong relationships with teammates and guests.
• Support Hotel Manager with higher-level tasks and professional growth.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Customer service

Team leadership

Job description

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 brandsPunthill Apartment Hotels and Veriu Hotels & Suites, we operate 25 hotels across Australia and have over35 years of brand history.Our ambitious plan to operate 80 hotels becomes closer this year with numerous new hotel openings across the country, and this meanswe’re well on our way to achieving our mission of becoming the largest Australian-owned apartment hotel operator.

Our people are incredible because they're empowered to be themselves. We're not about hierarchy or rigid structure. Instead, we create an environment where people can make decisions, feel supported and access unlimited opportunities for growth. Our values ofRelationship-Focused, Integrity, Personal Growth & Ownership Mindset guide our actions and decisions, and are what our diverse culture is all about.

Now is the perfect time for like-minded people to join our expansion journey.If you’re looking for a meaningful role that can make a serious impact, within a culture that allows you to be truly you – you’ve found us and we can’t wait to hear from you!

Located in the heart of the Hunter Region, Punthill Maitland offers modern apartment-style accommodation within easy reach of Maitland's vibrant dining precinct, local attractions and key business hubs. Designed with contemporary interiors and spacious layouts, the property provides guests with the comforts of home whether travelling for business or leisure.

• 76 Studio, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom Apartments
• Complimentary guest laundry facilities
• Complimentary on-site car parking for team members
• Fully equipped kitchens in every apartment
• Supportive team environment with direct access to the Hotel Manager and leadership team

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:

• Oversee the front officeinc. complaint escalation and problem-solving, team management and training, rostering & timesheet approvals
• Ensure the front office provides a high level of guest services to guests at check-in, check-out, and during stay, leading by example and setting the standards for the vibrancy we want our hotel to elude
• Create new ways to leave guests with a lasting memorable experience, by thoughtfully tailoring the ways we delight them
• Use your inquisitive nature to identify new sales leads, encouraging the team to do the same, and contributing to the commercial success of the hotel
• Manageemergency situations in a safe and professional matter
• Build strong and authentic relationships with your teammates and our guests
• Provide support and assistance to the Hotel Manager in higher-level hotel management and admin tasks, embracing the opportunity to grow professionally

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
• 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 willing to obtain within their first month)
• Responsible Service of Alcohol Certificate(or be willing to obtain within their first month)
• Flexibility to work at variety of shifts throughout the week, including public holidays on rotation with other team members (although no overnight shifts required)
• Demonstrated experience leading a team with kindness in order to achieve outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to problem solveand manageescalated complaints with appropriate resolutions
• High standards of attention to detail and communication skills (written & verbal)
• Experience in a role where you've set the standard for genuine and vibrant customer service (the kind that makes the lobby feellike a warm hug)