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Job Number 24168574

Job Category Rooms & Guest Services Operations

Location Courtyard Sydney-North Ryde, 7-11 Talavera Road, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2113VIEW ON MAP (https://www.google.com/maps?q=Courtyard%20Sydney-North%20Ryde%2C%207-11%20Talavera%20Road%2C%20Sydney%2C%20New%20South%20Wales%2C%20Australia%2C%202113)

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

Duty Manager serves as the property Manager on Duty and oversees all property operations, ensuring that the highest levels of hospitality and service are provided. Represents property management in resolving any guest or property related situations. Manages the flow of questions and directs guests within the lobby. Serves as Guest Relations Manager and handles the tracking of service issues.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Experience

At least 1 year experience in the guest services, front desk, housekeeping, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

• Responsible for the overall smooth operation of the department on a daily, weekly and annual basis in accordance with Marriott brand standards, operational and local demands.

• Prepares for arrivals with accurate room allocations and guest preferences, working with Housekeeping Department to ensure readiness of rooms and requests are provided.

• Works with Reservations and Revenue Management to maximize occupancy by monitoring forward occupancy and room type bookings and adjusting as required.

• Responsible for monitoring and processing of Virtual Concierge requests.

• Gives personal attention to VIP, Platinum and return guests of the hotel.

• Responsible for the Frequent Guest Return Program improving when required and ensuring programme is followed.

• Follows up with guest complaints to maximize satisfaction and improve services and operations of hotel to reduce future occurrences.

• Liaises with DOSM to communicate and effect promotions and packages available in hotel as well as purposely working to engage guests from major client bases.

• Responds to emails from Marriott Guest Services or survey responses in a prompt manner.

• Maximises revenue by ensuring accuracy of rates and liaising with reservations regarding irregularity of bookings.

• Maximises revenue by promoting up sell opportunities at front desk and ensuring team is adequately trained and incentivized in programmes designed to drive higher room rates.

• Ensures hotel credit policies are adhered for all in house guests and monitored on a daily basis.

• Ensures the security of all cash and hotel property held within the Front Office safe.

• Ensures the security of hotel keys and keycards and procedures maintained for distribution and collection of keys.

• Responsible for the accuracy and monitoring of Front Office PM accounts – ensures these are checked out efficiently and in a timely manner

• Responsible for the ordering of Front Office consumable stock and overseeing Front Office cost control.

• Responsible for the cashiering accuracy and training of associates liaising with Finance to ensure standards are adhered to and controls maintained as per audit requirements.

• To keep updated on new products, trends and industry information with respect to Front Office operations, liaising with suppliers as required, managing cost and quality for the best possible arrangement for the hotel.

• Ensures the Front Office Department has adequate staffing levels at all times and that Service levels are in line with Marriott Operating standards.

• Good communication and follow up with guest requirements and associates alike is expected, as well as active participation within the department head team as a whole.

• Responsible for implementation of software upgrades to front office systems.

• Responsible for the maintenance of guest profile information

• Responsible for the ongoing performance of GSS scores related to Front Office and hotel service.

• Ensures strategies are implemented from the Front Office team.

• Responsible for the timely monthly analysis of Front Office results and reporting requirements.

• Responsible for completion of wage forecasting information and roster analysis to ensure maximum control of labour expenditure.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

At Courtyard, we’re passionate about better serving the needs of travelers everywhere. It’s what inspired us to create the first hotel designed specifically for business travelers, and it’s why the Courtyard experience today empowers our guests, no matter the purpose of their trip. We’re looking for achievers who are passionate about providing a guest experience that goes above and beyond, enjoy being part of a small yet ambitious team, and love learning how to always improve – all while having fun.

In joining Courtyard, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.