Company Description
About the Mercure brand
Mercure Hotels offer so much more than a place to find comfort and sleep – they are a portal to discovery, a springboard to exploration. Since its founding in 1973, Mercure has made it its mission to enlighten guests to the treasures of the location they are in. The network prides itself on offering high-quality standards with a true take on locality. From the moment guests arrive - in one of our 950+ Hotels across 60+ countries – they are instantly immersed in a locally inspired atmosphere. Everything from the decorative design to a passion for local food and beverage discoveries is rooted in the unique features of each destination.
About Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill
The Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill is located on the central city fringe, just minutes from the CBD, Brisbane River, Suncorp Stadium and public transport. Overlooking the city skyline and Roma St Parklands, the Hotel features 179 spacious guest rooms with generous open-aired balconies, modern amenities, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness room, and an alfresco-style restaurant and bar.
Job Description
As a Guest Service Agent at Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill, you’ll be at the heart of our guests’ experience, creating warm, memorable and welcoming stays from the moment they arrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and passionate Front Office team during an exciting time for the hotel as we continue to grow, evolve and deliver exceptional experiences to our guests.
Working as part of our Front Office team, your key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering exceptional and personalised guest service, from warm welcomes and efficient check-ins and check-outs to responding to queries and requests.
- Managing guest accounts, processing payments and ensuring guest preferences and special requirements are accurately recorded.
- Working closely with Housekeeping and other hotel departments to ensure guest requests are actioned promptly and seamlessly.
- Assisting with concierge services by sharing your local knowledge and providing recommendations to help guests make the most of their stay.
- Maintaining a professional, organised and welcoming Front Office environment while following hotel standards, policies and procedures.
- Participating in training and development opportunities while contributing to a positive, collaborative team culture.
If you’re passionate about hospitality, love connecting with people and want to be part of a great team in a hotel with plenty of exciting opportunities ahead, we’d love to hear from you!
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be a warm, enthusiastic and guest-focused hospitality professional who enjoys creating memorable experiences and being part of a great team. You’ll bring:
- Previous experience in a hotel or customer-facing hospitality role, with Front Office experience highly regarded.
- A genuine passion for guest service, with a friendly and confident approach to connecting with people from all backgrounds.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm, professional and positive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and problem-solving skills, with the ability to confidently manage multiple priorities.
- Experience with Opera/Opera Cloud and Microsoft Office is advantageous, however full training will be provided to the right candidate.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support your colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Flexible availability to work a rotating roster, including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- A reliable, professional and positive attitude, with a genuine desire to grow your career in hospitality.
Additional Information
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to join Mercure Brisbane Spring Hill at a time of continued growth and development. You’ll become part of a welcoming, supportive and passionate team where your contribution is valued and there are genuine opportunities to learn, grow and build your hospitality career.
As part of Accor, you’ll also have access to a range of fantastic benefits, including:
- Career development opportunities across Accor’s extensive network of hotels in Australia and internationally.
- Accor employee benefits and discounts, including worldwide accommodation and food & beverage discounts.
- Ongoing training and development to support your skills, confidence and career progression.
- The opportunity to work alongside a diverse, friendly and collaborative team.
- A workplace where we celebrate our people, recognise great performance and create opportunities to get involved beyond your day-to-day role.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a real difference to our guests, have fun with a great team and take the next step in your hospitality career, we’d love to hear from you!
