Duty Manager
Larnach Castle
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Hospitality & Food Service$23.9 - 28.7/h2 days ago
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Work Style
Physical4/10
Social8/10
Technical7/10
Creative4/10
Outdoor2/10
Pace7/10
Structure8/10
Pressure8/10
Travel1/10
Hours8/10
Description
Manage reservations and front-of-house operations at Larnach Castle while overseeing staff, supporting guest experiences and maintaining accurate financial processes.
Responsibilities
- Manage accommodation reservations using PMS and SiteMinder
- Process castle and garden tour bookings via FareHarbour
- Handle guest check-in, check-out, billing and requests
- Oversee frontline and operational staff as Duty Manager
- Drive occupancy and revenue through upselling and direct bookings
- Coordinate tour staff and cover arrangements
- Complete banking reconciliation, night audits and cash-up
- Handle guest queries and complaints professionally
Requirements
- Proven hotel front-office or tourism-reservations experience
- Experience with property-management and booking systems preferred
- LCQ or Manager's Certificate, or willingness to obtain one
- Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and attention to detail
- Confidence handling cash, billing and reconciliation
- Warm, professional manner with guests
- Highly organised ability to juggle priorities
Benefits
- Training provided on preferred systems
- Unique heritage and tourism work environment
- Free castle and garden entry for immediate family
- Staff discounts on accommodation, dining, café and gift shop
- Health benefits including reimbursed flu shots
- Free on-site parking
- Supportive close-knit team
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