Job description
Front Office Manager - Crown Metropol Hotel
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locations : Melbourne
time type : Full time
posted on : Posted 8 Days Ago
time left to apply : End Date: May 18, 2026 (2 days left to apply)
job requisition id : R7353
Better begins here
Crown Resorts is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating fun, memorable, world-class experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, optimism, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.
Full Time Opportunity | Crown Melbourne
Crown Melbourne is a great place to visit and it’s an even better place to work, a place where you can play your part in creating joyful experiences for our guests and our people. We value passion, creativity, and an appetite for change - for the better. Here, you’ll be part of the team, empowered to explore more, experience more and supported by your leader to grow and develop.
The Role
We’re seeking a stand‐out Front Office Manager to set the benchmark for guest excellence at Crown Metropol Hotel, one of Crown’s premier luxury destinations. Reporting to the Rooms Division Manager, you’ll have end‐to‐end accountability for Front Office, Bell Services, Valet, Recreation and Duty Management teams across a large, complex hotel environment.
This is a defining leadership opportunity for a guest‐obsessed hospitality professional who leads from the front. You’ll inspire high‐performing teams and ensure every interaction, moment and experience consistently reflects Metropol’s uncompromising standards of service.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the Front Office, including Front Desk, Bell Desk, Driveway, Recreation and Duty Managers, ensuring smooth daily operations and outstanding guest service.
- Champion service standards across all guest touchpoints and take the lead on service recovery for escalated concerns.
- Manage departmental budgets and P&L reporting, achieving financial targets while maintaining operational effectiveness.
- Inspire, coach, and develop a high-performing team, cultivating a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders across Crown properties and departments, ensuring policies, procedures, and compliance standards are consistently upheld and reviewed.
About You
You’re a polished hospitality professional with a strong leadership presence and a genuine passion for people and service.
You’ll Bring:
- Extensive experience in premium or luxury hospitality with 2–3 years’ proven leadership at Front Office management level
- Strong commercial acumen, including budgeting, payroll and labour efficiency management
- A guest‐centric mindset with the confidence to lead service recovery at the highest level
- Demonstrated success leading large frontline teams and developing future leaders
- High emotional intelligence, excellent communication skills and a calm, solutions‐focused approach
- Proficiency in OPERA PMS and the ability to adapt quickly to systems and change
- A visible, hands‐on leadership style, trusted, respected and present on the floor
What We Offer You
- Attractive annual salary package plus incentive bonus plan
- Complimentary onsite meals, discounted parking and generous discounts across Crown hotels, dining and entertainment
- A supportive, inclusive workplace that values individuality, diversity and belonging
- Career development opportunities within one of Australia’s most iconic hospitality organisations
Applications Close: Sunday 17th May 2026