An exciting career opportunity is now available for an experienced Accommodation Manager to lead our busy team at the Glenelg Motel, Glenelg North.

This traditional Motel is in the heart of Glenelg and the family-friendly motel offers 39 clean and spacious ground-floor rooms. Located just a short drive from Adelaide Airport, major hospitals, shopping complexes, and Glenelg Beach, a 10-minute stroll takes you to Jetty Road, the vibrant centre of Glenelg. Facilities include an outdoor swimming pool, guest laundry, free wireless internet, and secure off-street parking. Managed by leading hospitality management company 1834 Hotels, this property is excitingly in the process of a significant room refurbishment to revitalise facilities.

The successful candidate will be a dedicated, hard-working, and hands-on hospitality management professional with a passion for driving sales, growing and developing teams, managing expenses and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The key responsibilities will include:

· Work within set budgets in relation to wage costs and ensure rosters are compiled and adjusted appropriate to demand;

· Maximize yield through consistent monitoring and effective utilization of room rates, occupancy and packages using every opportunity to promote hotel facilities in order to maximize sales;

· Develop a thorough knowledge of venue facilities including number, location and types of rooms;

· Consistently drive growth of our accommodation facilities through sound marketing/up selling and staff training and development;

· Ensure accuracy of reservations in respect of deposit information, billing, credit details, VIP guest special requests, room rates, return guest and new guest information;

· Maintain liaison and develop good relationships with existing clients, local residents and businesses, as well as focusing on establishing new business;

· Focus on quoting, booking and selling all group bookings, particularly bus groups.

· Effectively manage and lead the Housekeeping team within set budgets and delivery of consistent standards of room delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

A can-do, responsible, and flexible approach to work;

Comprehensive financial understanding of managing a profitable operation and managing costs particularly controlling wages;

Prior experience in leading, developing and mentoring a Front Office team;

Initiative, commitment and passion for your job;

The ability to communicate effectively with your team and other heads of department;

An ability to thrive under pressure and direct your team in a high paced environment;

Proven ability to be a proactive individual with strong organisational and time management skills;

A great sense of style and immaculate presentation and grooming;

Demonstrated understanding of Hospitality Industry (General) Award compliance; and

A strong appreciation and compliance of workplace safety.

This is a full-time salaried role, working a spread of shifts over a 7-day roster; including weekdays, weekends, nights and public holidays.

To apply, please email your application, current references, and a covering letter that clearly demonstrates your suitability for the position to:

Peter Clark

General Manager

[email protected]

Confidential enquiries and requests for further specific information are welcome via email to Peter.

You will also find more information at:

www.1834hotels.com.au

*Only applicants with current rights to work in Australia will be eligible for this role.

*Please note that due to the high volume of applications anticipated, only those applicants shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.