Duty Manager - Rydges Melbourne

About EVT: Rydges Melbourne is part of EVT, one of Australasia's market-leading experience creators offering careers that can take you wherever you want to go across entertainment, ventures, and travel. In a world of cookie cutter experiences, here at EVT we believe in changing the game. It's why we all call ourselves Daymakers - because each day is a chance to add the wow factor for our customers and continually grow in our own careers.

Proudly owned and operated in Australia and New Zealand, Rydges offers refreshingly local stays in city, regional and resort-style hotels. We're not just in the neighbourhood, we're part of it. Every hotel is designed for ease, connection and quality. From check-in to check-out, our local heroes bring a can-do attitude and "too easy" service. Whether it's for work or a well-earned break, our place feels like home with the charm of somewhere new. Join us to help make every moment memorable.

EVT has an endless range of roles and career paths to explore across over 140 entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150 award winning restaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo, Independent Collection and Australia's most loved year round alpine resort, Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Once you're in, there's no limits on where your career could take you.

The Role

Full time, 38 hours per week. As Duty Manager, you'll be the face and custodian of the hotel, leading the front office and overseeing operations in the absence of the General Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Front Office team, ensuring departments are well staffed, on time, in uniform and delivering exceptional service
• Act as the hotel's ambassador, greeting guests warmly, hosting VIP and group arrivals, and resolving guest requests and complaints quickly and professionally
• Maximise average room rate and occupancy, actively promoting hotel features, facilities and upselling opportunities
• Control costs and manage rostering, overtime, cashiering procedures, floats and tills in line with budget
• Take charge of hotel safety and security, including incident reporting, crisis management, fire and evacuation procedures, and WH&S compliance
• Coach and develop your team through on-the-job training, strong communication and a positive, high-performing culture

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in a hotel Duty Manager, Front Office Supervisor or similar leadership role
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, train and develop a team
• Commercial awareness, including knowledge of room rates, yield management and cost control
• Excellent guest service and complaint resolution skills, with the confidence to make decisions on shift
• Working knowledge of hotel property management systems and front office operations
• A solid understanding of WH&S, fire and evacuation, and emergency procedures
• Flexibility to work rostered shifts, including weekends and public holidays

How You Work

• Daymaker ethos — no one's too big for the small things.
• Hands-on and non-hierarchical — leads from the front.
• Resilient and solutions-focused — stays calm, moves fast.
• Owner's mindset — acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.

Perks from Day One

As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.

• Delicious staff meals
• 50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels – QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
• Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
• Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
• Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.

Police Check Acknowledgement

Please note that the successful candidate for this position will be required to undergo and satisfactorily pass a national police check as part of the recruitment process.

Apply Now

Join Rydges Melbourne and become an EVT experience creator, opportunity taker, the ultimate Daymaker.

Join and make a positive impact on our people, communities, and environment every day.

Send your CV and a short cover letter. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and review applications as they come in - don't wait! We can't wait to see the places your career will go with EVT.

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