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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