Duty Manager - Front Office

Crystalbrook Byron; Talofa; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% F&B discount across Crystalbrook餐厅

$99 room rates and friends & family

Enhanced parental Leave & lifestyle

Online learning & training

Internal mobility program

Team reward schemes

Culture of collaboration

Job summary

Crystalbrook Byron is seeking a Front Office Manager to oversee shifts across the Front Office department, ensuring smooth, efficient operations and delivering outstanding guest service and experiences.

You will lead a high-performing team, drive service standards, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders while upholding the resort’s values and commitment to sustainable luxury.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a Front Office team in high-end hotels.
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Hotel Management.
• Eligibility to work in Australia; sponsorship not provided.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Front Office shifts and ensure smooth, efficient operations.
• Promote the hotel and communicate with stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate administration and compliant business management.
• Provide outstanding guest service and experience.

Skills

Leadership

Service delivery

Front Office management

Customer service

Staff development

Hospitality mindset

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality/Hotel Management

Tools

Opera PMS

Job description

Crystalbrook Byronis a 5-star resort nestled in 45-acres of magical subtropical rainforest, just 5 minutes from the hub of energy that is Byron Bay. Our resort is a rainforest retreat and a slice of luxury, all wrapped into an environment that relaxes hearts and reinvigorates minds. Join us in our mission to create a more sustainable and memorable guest experiences.

At Crystalbrook Collection, we do things differently. Driven by our mission to harness the spirit of wonder, we embrace responsible luxury with positivity, creativity, and fun, delivering locally unique hospitality experiences for our community. We're not just another hotel group — we're a bold, sustainably minded collection that puts people and place at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our values — We are Customer Obsessed, We are Collaborators, and We are Courageous — we’re passionate about creating extraordinary guest experiences and shaping a new era of hospitality.

Role Purpose

Reporting to our Front Office Manager, this rare opportunity ensures that the shifts across the Front Office department run smoothly, efficiently and continue to provide an outstanding guest service and experience. The role can be varied and is responsible for the oversight and management of the Front Office Team, check in and out process, accurate administration and compliant business management. You will promote the Hotel affectively and communicate efficiently across a wide range of both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Skills and experience:

• A genuine ambition for hotel collaboration with strong leadership acumen and experience in driving service standards
• Recent and demonstrable Hotel Front Office Management experience from high end establishments
• Strong IT skills - preferably with experience using Opera PMS
• Relevant long term and permanent working rights in Australia
• A high standard of customer standards and delivery of service
• A tertiary qualification in Hospitality and/or Hotel Management
• A natural energy with an ambitious driven for excellence
• A people centric collaborator with a creative spirit and a respectful and engaging approach to developing and maintaining effective working relationships

Please note that we are seeking candidates who are eligible to work in Australia, unfortunately, we will not be providing sponsorship at this time. Applicants on short term visas will be required to give a 12-month minimum commitment.

Why Us

You will work alongside exceptional people in a supportive, collaborative and agile environment. We are proud to offer a range of industry-leading benefits that support your lifestyle, career and wellbeing including:

• 50% F&B discount across all Crystalbrook restaurants and bars
• $99 room rates and a generous friends and family discount
• Enhanced parental Leave and lifestyle benefits
• A commitment to a green future through enhanced sustainability practices
• Access to our internal mobility program and team reward schemes
• Online learning and training with tailored career development pathways
• A culture of collaboration, elevating experiences and diversity
• Limitless career opportunities in a fast growing, dynamic environment
• Regular service recognition and team engagement events

We value diversity and inclusion, welcoming people of all backgrounds.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know so we can support you to perform at your best.

As part of our recruitment and compliance process, we may request eligibility documents, police checks and employment references.

Crystalbrook Collection

Crystalbrook Collection is an award-winning hotel development and management company, proudly showcasing Australia’s newest portfolio of distinctive upscale hotels, restaurants and bars where differences are applauded. In just seven years, we own and manage luxury hotel assets worth over AU$1 billion across NSW and QLD. Our growth trajectory continues with exciting plans for new hotels in Adelaide and Canberra during 2026 and continued ambitions for further expansion both domestically and internationally.