Front Office Team Leader

Novotel; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation discounts

F&B discounts

Training platform access

Service anniversaries

Job summary

Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort is seeking a motivated Front Office Team Leader to oversee day-to-day front desk operations and support delivering outstanding guest experiences. You will lead the Front Office team to ensure smooth arrivals, departures and in-house journeys while maintaining high service standards.

You will play a key role in training, developing and supporting the ongoing growth of the Front Office team, with opportunities to progress into duty management shifts within a vibrant

Qualifications

• Experience in front office or guest services in a hotel or resort environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a team or strong readiness to step up.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Calm, organised and solution-focused in a busy environment.
• Opera Cloud experience is highly regarded.
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily front desk operations including check-in, check-out and guest services
• Leading, supporting and motivating Front Office team during shifts
• Ensuring exceptional guest experiences through prompt, friendly and efficient service
• Handling guest enquiries and feedback and resolving issues professionally
• Maintaining smooth communication between Front Office and other resort departments
• Driving training, development and ongoing coaching to strengthen team capability
• Ensuring accurate use of Opera Cloud and other hotel systems
• Driving a positive, welcoming and professional front office environment

Skills

Front Office leadership

Guest services

Communication

Team supervision

Customer experience

Shift management

Tools

Opera Cloud

Job description

Join the Front Office team at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, a relaxed tropical retreat in the heart of Cairns. Surrounded by lush gardens and a lagoon-style pool, our resort offers a welcoming escape for families, leisure travellers and groups exploring Tropical North Queensland.

At Novotel, we focus on friendly genuine service and creating seamless guest experiences in a vibrant resort environment. As part of the global Accor network, you will have access to training and development opportunities along with the support of a world-leading hospitality brand.

Located just minutes from the Cairns waterfront, the resort combines comfortable accommodation, relaxed dining and a lively atmosphere where teamwork and service excellence come together.

If you are looking for a step up in your career, with the opportunity to develop into duty management shifts, this is the pathway for you.

Company Description

Join the Front Office team at Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, a relaxed tropical retreat in the heart of Cairns. Surrounded by lush gardens and a lagoon-style pool, our resort offers a welcoming escape for families, leisure travellers and groups exploring Tropical North Queensland.

At Novotel, we focus on friendly genuine service and creating seamless guest experiences in a vibrant resort environment. As part of the global Accor network, you will have access to training and development opportunities along with the support of a world-leading hospitality brand.

Located just minutes from the Cairns waterfront, the resort combines comfortable accommodation, relaxed dining and a lively atmosphere where teamwork and service excellence come together.

If you are looking for a step up in your career, with the opportunity to develop into duty management shifts, this is the pathway for you.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Front Office Team Leader to oversee day-to-day front desk operations and support the delivery of outstanding guest experiences.

In this role, you will lead and support the Front Office team to ensure smooth arrivals, departures and in-house guest journeys while maintaining high service standards and operational efficiency. You will also play a key role in training, developing and supporting the ongoing growth of the Front Office team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing daily front desk operations including check-in, check-out and guest services
• Leading, supporting and motivating Front Office team members during shift
• Ensuring exceptional guest experiences through prompt, friendly and efficient service
• Handling guest enquiries and feedback and resolving issues in a professional manner
• Maintaining smooth communication between Front Office and other resort departments
• Driving training, development and ongoing coaching to strengthen team capability and performance
• Ensuring accurate use of property management systems such as Opera Cloud
• Driving a positive, welcoming and professional front office environment

Qualifications

• Previous front office or guest services experience in a hotel or resort environment
• Experience leading or supervising a team or strong readiness to step up
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to stay calm, organised and solution-focused in a busy environment
• Comfortable using hotel systems with Opera Cloud experience highly regarded
• Strong focus on guest experience and service excellence
• Flexible availability including weekends, evenings and public holidays

Additional Information

Why work for Accor?

Accor is one of the largest global hospitality businesses, with over 5400 Hotels across 110+ countries, the career development opportunities are endless.

Benefits Your Way

• Access to global accommodation and F&B discounts
• #LearnYourWay with a sophisticated modern training platform, which offers a constantly expanding database of free, industry focused training.
• Recognition of service anniversaries and Accor Tenure Milestones.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

• We are an inclusive employer, and our ambition is to attract, recruit, and develop diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you are most welcome to let us know.