Job Description
Rydges Melbourne, 186 Exhibition Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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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.
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EVT has an endless range of roles and careers paths to explore across over 140entertainment experiences like Event Cinemas and Moonlight Cinemas, 150award winningrestaurants and bars, and 80+ hotels, including QT, Rydges,Atura,LyLo, Independent
CollectionandAustralia
's most lovedyear roundalpine resort,Thredbo. Our ventures include a ~$2.3B property portfolio and hotel management, just to name a few. Onceyou'rein,theresno limits on where your career could take you.
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About the Role
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We're looking for an outstanding Hotel Manager to join the leadership team at Rydges Melbourne! This is an exciting opportunity to shape the experience of a vibrant, design-led hotel in the heart of the city.
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As Hotel Manager, you'll be the face of the hotel, chief host, brand champion, and experience driver-setting the tone for exceptional, personalised service at every touchpoint. You'll lead from the front, inspiring your team to deliver effortless, memorable guest experiences that truly stand out.
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Deeply passionate about people and service, you'll build and energise high-performing teams, creating a culture where pride, accountability, and continuous improvement thrive. With a sharp operational mindset and strong commercial focus, you'll balance flawless delivery with strong business results.
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This role is perfect for a dynamic leader from a premium or luxury hotel environment who thrives on pace, loves creating unforgettable experiences, and is ready to elevate standards, shape culture, and leave a lasting impact.
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Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in a senior hotel management role, ideally coming from a 5-star hotel setting. Bringing an exceptional customer experience defined by consistency, trust, and exceeding expectations.
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A strong background across all areas of the hotel including rooms revenue, F&B;, C&E; and Sales & Marketing.
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Strong commercial acumen with a keen eye for market trends, competitor activity, and opportunities to drive profitability and value.
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Demonstrated strong leadership skills, fostering team collaboration and performance.
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Effective written and verbal communication, ensuring clarity across all levels of operation.
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Exceptional organisation and time management abilities to meet operational deadlines.
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Extensive experience across hotel operations, including F&B; POS systems and equipment.
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Solid financial knowledge across all facets of hotel operations, including cost control and profitability analysis.
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Expertise in forecasting revenue and expenses to support strategic decision-making.
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Proven ability in developing hotel budgets aligned with business objectives.
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Flexible and adaptable with working hours and days, ensuring operational continuity.
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Skilled in influencing and negotiating,



with the ability to build strong relationships and promote ideas effectively within the team and broader business.
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Key Accountabilities
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Oversee day-to-day hotel operations, ensuring alignment with business needs and departmental efficiency.
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Collaborate with Heads of Department on rostering, SOP implementation, and operational standards.
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Manage housekeeping and maintenance programs, including room inspections, preventative maintenance, and FF&E; scheduling.
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Assist Revenue and F&B; teams with accurate weekly forecasting and yield strategies to maximize occupancy and revenue.
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Ensure compliance with health, safety, and emergency procedures while maintaining guest and staff security.
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Drive financial control through budget delegation, cost management, and payroll oversight.
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Maintain strong internal communication channels and lead regular management and departmental meetings.
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Represent the hotel professionally through guest engagement, corporate networking, and high-profile presence in public areas.
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Act as General Manager in their absence, ensuring continuity of operations and strategic decision-making.
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How You Work
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Owner's mindset - acts on data/feedback; ships improvements.
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Hands-on and non-hierarchical - leads from the front.
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Growth mindset - learns, shares, and levels up others.
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Perks from Day One
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As part of EVT, you unlock Elevate Perks from your first day. Parity for all levels - no ivory towers.
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50% off dining and stays across EVT hotels - QT, Rydges, Atura, LyLo and more.
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$2 movie tickets + discounts on Gold Class, Moonlight Cinema and Candy Bar.
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Seasonal perks at Thredbo.
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Rapid career growth across our hotel & entertainment network.
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Paid parental leave; community & volunteering opportunities.
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📌 Hotel Manager - Rydges Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 EVT
📍 Victoria