About the business

Rydges is part of EVT Hospitality & Entertainment, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years’ experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australian & New Zealand. Our hotels stretch from Sydney to Queenstown to Perth and each is locally inspired, just like our team, our customers and you. We’re for making the day better. We include. We nurture talent and promote internally.

About Rydges Fortitude Valley

On the doorstep of the historic Brisbane Showgrounds and Royal International Convention Centre sits Rydges Fortitude Valley. With the design paying homage to the area's roots, it is a perfect combination of modern sleek and country charm. A mid-large-scale property with 208 guest rooms, Six Acres Restaurant, Bar Gusto and 4 flexible meetings spaces.

About the Role

• Permanent, Full-time position (38 hours per week)
• Salary $76,897 per year plus superannuation
• Apply knowledge, skills and experience in a hands on operational capability across all hotel areas
  
• Lead by example and ensure service excellence in all interactions
  
• Handle customer complaints, issues and incidents occurring within the hotel or affecting hotel guests or clients
  
• Facilitate training programs and on the job training for employees
  
• Undertake financial duties and follow hotel procedures to ensure accounting standards are upheld.
  
• Develop and drive initiatives to achieve and exceed all performance targets
  
• Be competent and knowledgeable in all of the hotel’s product offerings and menus, special events and promotions, proactively promote them and innovate to create sales opportunities
  

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Duty Manager (Hotel) role
• Minimum 3 years experience in a Front Office (Hotel) Supervisory role
• Attention to detail, excellent communication and organisational skills
• Proven customer service, communication and personal presentation skills
  
• Proven experience in Opera Cloud and hotel related systems
  
• Availability to work a 7 day rotating roster over variety of shifts including public holidays
  

Benefits & Perks

• Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
  
• Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
  
• 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, Lylo and more.
  
• $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
  
• Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
  
• Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
  
• Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
  
• Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.

If you would like to know more about the hotel, please go to www.rydges.com/fortitudevalley

The Brisbane Showgrounds Hotel Unit Trust T/as Rydges Fortitude Valley - ABN 40 520 545 603