Night Manager

Holiday Inn Express; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IHG hotel discounts

EVT Connect Hospitality career growth

Staff development and training

Job summary

Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins is seeking a passionate Night Manager to oversee hotel operations during the night shift, ensuring a seamless guest experience and financial accuracy. You will act as Finance & Business Support overnight, auditing revenue, controlling costs, and maintaining brand standards.

Responsibilities include supervising the night team, completing night audits, reconciling revenue, and upholding safety and compliance with IHG standards.

Qualifications

• Previous hotel supervisory or Night Manager experience.
• Strong financial and operational acumen.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, influence, and support a small team.
• Strong attention to detail and accountability mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift operations and guest service.
• Lead night audit processes and revenue reporting.
• Monitor safety, brand standards and property conditions.
• Coach and support overnight team members.
• Coordinate with emergency procedures and compliance with WHS.

Skills

Night Manager exp

Financial acumen

Operational excellence

Communication

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

Don't just function, flourish. With EVT Connect Hospitality. The EVT Connect Hospitality team can be relied on for best-in-class insights into how to drive performance for the brand; from local talent development and operations, to driving market leading revenue strategies for third-party loyalty programs, distribution and brand standards.

We partner with world-class hotel brands like Holiday Inn Express to elevate performance beyond expectations. Through strong operational expertise, commercial strategy, and people development, we create hotel experiences that are efficient, memorable, and consistently delivered at a high standard.

Our purpose is simple: to make every day better for our guests, our people, and our communities.

Position Overview

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Night Manager to join the team at Holiday Inn Express Melbourne Little Collins.

As Night Manager, you will take ownership of hotel operations during the night shift, ensuring smooth running of the property, strong guest experience, financial accuracy, and compliance with brand and safety standards.

You will also act as the hotel's Finance & Business Support representative overnight, playing a key role in auditing revenue, controlling costs, and maintaining operational integrity.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee smooth and secure hotel operations during the night shift
• Deliver exceptional guest service, handling enquiries, complaints, and requests promptly
• Conduct regular property inspections to ensure cleanliness, safety, and brand standards
• Complete night audit processes, including revenue reporting, reconciliations, and financial accuracy checks
• Monitor and control hotel cash, floats, credit transactions, and security of funds
• Ensure compliance with credit policies, purchasing policies, and internal financial controls
• Maintain accurate records in the Property Management System (PMS) and complete required reporting
• Lead and support the overnight team, ensuring readiness, performance, and adherence to standards
• Provide coaching, guidance, and clear communication to team members during shift operations
• Act as key contact for emergency situations, ensuring correct procedures are followed
• Ensure compliance with IHG brand standards, WHS requirements, and hotel safety procedures.

In return we offer:

• Work with a globally recognised hotel brand (IHG - Holiday Inn Express)
• Career growth within EVT Connect Hospitality
• Exposure to hotel operations, finance, and leadership development
• Supportive and high-performing team culture
• Discounts across EVT and IHG hotels and dining

What We're Looking For:

• Previous hotel supervisory or Night Manager experience
• Strong financial and operational acumen
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead, influence, and support a small team
• Strong attention to detail and accountability mindset
• Hospitality qualification (preferred)
• Valid RSA and full Australian working rights
• Valid Provide First Aid Certificate.