Front Office Manager

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Job Description

About the role: 

If you have a passion for delivering exceptional, luxury guest experiences and want to support others to thrive as hospitality professionals by sharing your expertise and experience, we want to hear from you! 

Come and join us at Rosewood Kauri Cliffs where we inspire imagination, enrich lives, and discover the uncharted. 

We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, strong computer abilities, a high level of attention to detail and the ability to multi task. This role requires experience and skill in managing guest and colleague relationships, as well as the ability to drive a team to achieve consistently highest standards. 

Reporting to Lodge Management, the Front Office Manager is responsible for: 

  • Overseeing, recruiting, mentoring and training the reception team;
  • providing daily operations reports;
  • meeting with and assisting guests, ensuring a unique and memorable experience;
  • liaising with the accounts team regarding invoices and payments;
  • and ensuring all departments are kept up to date on reservations and guest requirements. 
 

About you: 

The successful candidate must be passionate, well presented, possess strong communication skills (verbal and written) and most importantly, will go above and beyond the call of duty to deliver a true luxury experience for our guests. 

  • Industry appropriate tertiary qualifications and minimum of three years’ experience in a senior Reception role within a five-star hotel or lodge environment is required. 
  • A superior working knowledge of a Property Management system (OPERA will be a distinct advantage) as well as above average computer skills are essential. As is a winning smile and the ability to surprise and delight our guests!
  • This is a unique role and one that differs greatly from a typical hotel or resort FOM role. High energy levels, attention to detail and exceptional communication skills are critical to your success. 


What we offer: 

At Rosewood Kauri Cliffs we believe in fostering a culture of learning and development, providing you with the resources to thrive in your career. 

We offer delicious staff lunches and access to our Staff Perks Programme with a wide range of discounts and deals with our suppliers and partners.  In addition, we endeavour whenever possible to provide staff with 2 days in a row off each week. 

The salary for this position is $70,000 - $75,000 NZD, depending on experience.

Due to our beautiful remote location, you will need to have your own reliable transport, and a valid working visa or work rights to apply. 

If you wish to apply for this role and have the attributes above, we'd love to hear from you. 



About Us

Welcome to The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs, a luxury lodge in the Bay of Islands where you can discover the beauty of panoramic views across the untouched coastline and deep blue ocean.

Sophisticated and elegant, The Lodge at Kauri Cliffs glows in morning light as the sun rises to reveal panoramic views across the Pacific. Resting on an unspoilt coastline where high cliffs nestle into three pristine private beaches, Kauri Cliffs is experiential travel at its best.

Named the number one resort in Australia and New Zealand by Travel + Leisure, Kauri Cliffs is a leisure travellers dream. Activities abound with the David Harman-designed golf course, immersive local heritage tours, bountiful fishing, and bush walks, mountain biking, quad biking and spa sanctuary hidden within native forest.


Front Office Manager

Northland, New Zealand

Full-time, Indefinite

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