Front Office Team Leader

Why work for Accor?

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Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Any opportunity within our community to adapt and develop our processes to embrace others is encouraged.

You are the ultimate guests' champion with a keen eye for detail and a strong sense of reliability. Always polished and professional, you bring a dash of charisma to the team, easily communicating and connecting with others to create a positive, collaborative vibe that makes everything run smoothly.

You're a confident driver, holding an Australian Full driver's licence or probationary licence (P2) and have a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Certificate in Victoria.

What you will be doing:

• Oversee Front Office duties ensuring all guests are accommodated according to their particular requests.
• Handle guest complaints and enquiries in an efficient and professional manner.
• Ensure department policies and procedures are understood by all employees and observed in tasks performed.
• Inform the Front Office Manager of any guest feedback.
• Ensure room allocations are correct and in accordance with special service and other requests.
• Ensure strict procedures are followed for all cash/credit, cheque transactions, accounting and banking procedures, issue of keys and guest confidentiality.

If this role sounds like you, please write in one paragraph what would be the ultimate guest experience and include this with your application and resume!

Our Hotel

The Novotel & ibis styles Melbourne Airport is a new dual-branded property that opened its doors on 1 July 2024. With a total of 464 rooms - 248 in Novotel Melbourne Airport and 216 in ibis Styles Melbourne Airport, this dynamic new development is just steps from Terminal 4, Melbourne Airport, offering convenience and comfort for travellers and professionals alike.

Our guests can enjoy a selection of food & beverage venues: Boccata, meaning “mouthful” in Italian, celebrates the city’s migrant heritage and marries Italian favourites with local, contemporary touch.  Amber State Taphouse & Kitchen is the ideal gathering place that celebrates the joy of getting together through the Aussie tradition of barbecue and beer – with craft beers on tap, wines, and cocktails. Small holdings featuring the classic Melbourne cafe culture with a range of delightful baked pastry treats, gourmet breakfast dishes, superb sandwiches and specialty coffee.

In addition to our exceptional food and beverage venues, the Novotel & ibis styles Melbourne Airport features premier event spaces designed to accommodate everything from intimate meetings to grand receptions. Our elegant ballroom can host up to 480 guests for a cocktail-style event or 240 for a seated banquet and can be effortlessly divided into Ballroom 1, 2, and 3, providing flexible configurations to suit any occasion, whether it’s a conference, workshop, product launch, or celebration. For guests seeking a productive environment, Aerofoil, our premium co-working space, offers a stylish and comfortable setting ideal for catching up on work between flights, hosting important meetings, or staying connected on the go.

This is a village centre supporting the airport community as a place to gather and socialise for everyone who travels and works from the airport precinct.

What is in it for you?

• Learning programs through our “Learn your Way” Academy platforms, ongoing training and development opportunities (self-pace, virtual webinars, face to face)
• ALL Heartist, Employee benefit card, offering discounted accommodation, food and beverage at Accor properties worldwide.
• Complimentary car parking.
• Mental health and well-being support initiatives.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program.