Hotel Kununurra is the premier entertainment venue in town for visitors and residents, comprising of 49 hotel rooms and 24 camp style rooms. The property in the center of town has two bars, a family restaurant, a drive through Bottle shop and the only TAB facilities in Kununurra.
Live music, sporting events and a regular weekly entertainment schedule make our venue the place to be every day of the week. Hotel Kununurra is an active community member supporting sporting teams and various local organisations.
Your role will be to support and oversee a team of 40 to 50 with a particular focus on the Reception & Front Office teams while also providing daily support to the Venue Duty Managers. The Hotel has a core of long-serving staff at all levels thanks to the current Management team, and the new Assistant Manager will benefit from their experience and passion for the property. You will report to the General Manager and have the support and resources of the Kimberley Accommodation Group Directors and Senior Management team for Finance, HR and Compliance matters.
Kimberley Accommodation owns and operates multiple hospitality operations across the Kimberley region, and as a Family Business have been living and working in the industry here for the last 40 years.
As Assistant Manager of such a diversified venue the successful applicant MUST have the following:
Experience in an AM position overseeing multiple revenue departments, or a Duty Manager role of a significant sized venue and ready to make the next step;
Ability to lead, develop and mentor your team to deliver the best possible guest experience every time, and promote an outstanding working environment for your team;
Can demonstrate proven experience in managing food & beverage operations, and developing and running an entertainment focused venue;
Proven experience managing Front Office teams within accommodation properties including Night Audit and/or Reception responsibilities
A proactive personality – someone who constantly seeks a better way to do things;
History of performing under KPIs in relation to wages, stock control, and general profitability;
Hands-on management style, ability to work alongside your team and lead by example at all levels within the business;
Represent and engage with the Kununurra community on behalf of the Hotel, demonstrate active participation in your application;
Manage and oversee the company's Occupational Health & Safety procedures and standards;
Report to Senior Management and facilitate regular department meetings;
RSA and Approved Manager qualifications, Clean Police record, Manual driver's license;
Excellent computer skills. Deputy, RMS, H&L experience an advantage.
If you are ready to experience the Kimberley, grow your career and live in regional Australia, we would love to hear from you