Duty Manager

Accor; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ALL Heartist Membership

Family & Friends Discounts

ALL Loyalty Program

Job summary

Accor's Peppers Beacon in Queenstown is seeking a Duty Manager to lead the Front Office team, ensuring memorable guest experiences and high energy across all shifts.

You will collaborate with departments, manage guest feedback, and oversee rosters while staying authentic to your leadership style and the hotel’s standards.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Front Office teams as a supervisor or team leader.
• Proficiency with reservation and property management systems.
• Strong multitasking, organization, and time management under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front office operations on a day-to-day basis.
• Coach and mentor Front Office Team to develop skills.
• Collaborate with guests to resolve challenges.
• Contribute to roster planning and scheduling.
• Bring authenticity to every shift.

Skills

Front Office leadership

Reservation systems

Time management

Multitasking under pressure

Written and verbal communication

Tools

Property Management System

Job description

Peppers Beacon is located a short five-minute walk from the centre of Queenstown, also known as the "Adventure Capital" of New Zealand. With uninterrupted lake front views of Lake Wakitipu and stunning mountain ranges, Peppers Beacon offers a range of accommodation from hotel style rooms to large multi-level apartments and a breakfast room for guests to start their day. During your down time, there is no short of activities to choose. From skiing to bungy jumping, for that adrenaline rush or if vineyards and scenic tours are more your speed, there is something for everyone in the historical mining town of Queenstown.

Purpose

As Duty Manager, you will take the lead in orchestrating the Front Office Team, creating unforgettable guest experiences while maintaining a high level of team energy. Each day in this position promises opportunities where you connect with various departments, coordinate team engagement, oversee staff, expertly manage guest feedback, and swiftly resolve any challenges that arise.

Primary Responsibilities

• Take the helm and guide the hotel's day-to-day operations with expertise
• Lead the Front Office Team like a mentor, nurturing their growth and skill-building in a supportive atmosphere
• Collaborate with guests, extending a helping hand to find solutions for any challenges that may arise
• Contribute to roster planning and preparation
• Embrace authenticity and let your unique self-shine in every shift

Skills And Experience

• Demonstrated expertise in Hotel Front Office Operations, marked by a vibrant track record of assuming leadership roles as a Team Leader or Supervisor
• Proficiency in using reservation and property management systems is a plus
• Ability to multitask and thrive under pressure, fuelled by epic organisational and time management skills
• Masterful in the art of both the written and spoken communication
• Capable of embracing a flexible rotating schedule, including nights, weekends, and public holidays

Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor's industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.