About the Role
We are seeking an energetic, people-first Duty Manager to join our Front Office leadership team and enhance our luxury guest experience. You will be a key operational leader, ensuring seamless shifts and creating memorable guest moments through hands-on coaching and decisive operational leadership.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Front Office team during your shift, ensuring exceptional service is delivered at every stage of the guest journey.
- Act as the senior operational leader on shift, confidently making decisions to ensure the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the hotel.
- Create memorable guest experiences by engaging with guests, anticipating their needs and resolving enquiries and feedback with professionalism and care.
- Lead from the front by coaching, mentoring and developing your team to deliver service that exceeds expectations.
- Ensure Accor brand standards, hotel policies and operational procedures are consistently upheld.
- Oversee the day-to-day Front Office operation, including arrivals, departures, reservations, room allocations and guest requests.
- Monitor daily revenue, complete balancing procedures and support operational reporting.
- Assist with rostering, recruitment, onboarding and performance development to help build a high-performing team.
- Foster strong relationships across all hotel departments to ensure seamless communication and exceptional guest experiences.
- Continuously look for opportunities to improve service standards, team engagement and operational efficiency.
- Maintain a professional, organised and welcoming Front Office environment where both guests and team members feel valued.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Duty Manager, Front Office Supervisor or in a similar leadership role within a hotel environment.
- A genuine passion for luxury hospitality and creating memorable guest experiences that leave a lasting impression.
- A natural ability to connect with people—you aren't afraid to start the conversation, greet every guest with confidence and warmth, and make everyone feel genuinely welcome from the moment they arrive.
- Strong knowledge of Front Office operations and Opera Cloud (or a similar hotel property management system).
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with guests, colleagues and stakeholders alike.
- A hands-on leadership style, with a proven ability to coach, motivate and develop a high-performing team.
- The confidence to make sound decisions, solve problems calmly and professionally, and remain composed under pressure.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how exceptional guest experiences contribute to business success.
- Flexibility to work a rotating 7-day roster, including evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- A current First Aid Certificate and Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification.
Skills
- Opera Cloud
- First Aid Certificate
- Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)
Location
- South West Sydney
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- Leadership role
Benefits
- Discounted accommodation, dining and experiences across Accor hotels worldwide.
- Access to industry-leading training programs and opportunities to support career growth.
- Recognition and rewards for achievements and contributions.
- Supportive team culture in an inclusive and collaborative environment.
- Complimentary onsite parking.
- Access to the ALL Heartists® program with exclusive hotel rates and discounts across travel, dining, wellness, shopping and lifestyle experiences.
About the Company
- The William Inglis Hotel – MGallery South West Sydney believes hospitality is about creating memorable moments for guests.
- Inspired by the thoroughbred industry, the luxury boutique hotel blends exceptional dining, memorable events and personalised guest experiences with warmth.
- As part of the global Accor family, the hotel offers world-class opportunities while celebrating creativity, individuality and a passion for hospitality.
Equal Opportunity
- Accor celebrates diversity and inclusion, believing everyone should feel welcome, valued and supported.
- Accor is committed to providing meaningful employment opportunities, a supportive culture and an environment where everyone can thrive.
- Adjustments can be provided during the recruitment process upon request.
