HIND Management Looking for Front Office Duty Manager – Sudima Kaikōura at Kaikōura Peninsula, Canterbury, New Zealand Full Time

Our latest addition, Sudima Kaikōura, is a new 4.5-star hotel on the esplanade of Kaikōura’s waterfront, conveniently located at the end of the town centre. The hotel has spectacular 360 views of the seaward Kaikōura mountain range, waterfront and peninsula and proudly presents large scale, with a high quality fit-out,120 well-appointed rooms, restaurant, bar, conference facilities and infinity pool.

About The Role – Te Mahi

We are looking for an enthusiastic Front Office Duty Manager who knows how to get the best out of their team and lead from the front by setting and providing the highest levels of customer service. To be successful, you will have experience in a similar role, a passion for exceeding guests’ expectations, demonstrated operational leadership and organisation skills, and a passion for manaakitanga – providing great hospitality.

The primary objectives of this role are to oversee operational matters relating to the hotel, deliver exceptional guest experience, problem solving in a timely manner and provide outstanding customer service.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at Sudima Kaikōura. The payrate for this role is $28.18 per hour with a guaranteed minimum of 40 hours per week. (This is a rotating roster and includes weekend shifts, and some graveyard shifts).

Responsibilities | Ngā haepapa

• Manage the hotel whilst on shift and when senior managers are not present
• Ensure all complaints are dealt with appropriately
• Ensure a smooth check in and check out process whilst on shift and ensure VIP guests are acknowledged appropriately
• Attend to any emergency situations including security, maintenance, fire or evacuation
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all hotel departments, teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders
• Ensure Health, Safety and Hygiene Standards are being met and reported as per policy

Requirements

• Currently holding a valid Managers Certificate
• NZQF Diploma (ANZSCO Skill Level 2).
• OR at least three years of relevant experience
• Professional personal presentation and work ethic
• Willing to work flexible hours as required
• Ability to prioritize, work to deadlines and remain composed under pressure
• Great communicator both with external stakeholders and your team.
• Willing to go the extra mile for our guest to ensure they make the most of their stay
• Committed to continuing professional development
• Full Drivers License
• Valid Right to Work in NZ

Benefits

He kura te tangata – We are all valued

As an employer of choice, we offer great employee benefits like life insurance, outstanding health and wellbeing programmes and discounts on hotels, restaurants, bars and spas across our network – not just for you, but in some cases your friends and family too!

• Meals on duty, staff parking and uniform provided
• Free Life Insurance, Digital Will & Best Doctors teleservice after 3 months of employment
• Wellbeing programme including Health insurance discounts
• Excellent reward & recognition events
• Long service and anniversary gifts and benefits
• Staff, family and friends rates within our network of hotels
• Paid training and individual Employee Development Plans
• Training towards NZQA qualifications and our very own online digital learning platform

Interested applicants must have work eligibility rights for New Zealand and be able to relocate to Kaikōura.

Our values are based on caring, working together, and doing the right thing. We are passionate about our people. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are proud to promote diversity and inclusion within our workplace and ensure an equitable selection process for all. Nau mai, haere mai, tauti mai!

Hind Management is committed to accessibility. Should you require assistance or support and are unable to apply online due to an access need, please contact Viv Perkins – People and Culture Advisor on +64 27 3195763 who will be happy to help, between the hours of 9:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday.

Our Values

E MANAWANUI ANA MĀTOU – WE CARE

KA WHAI MĀTOU I TE TIKA – WE DO THE RIGHT THING

KA MAHI TAHI MĀTOU – WE WORK TOGETHER