Macquarie University – Macquarie University NSW

Lakeside Hotel & Conference Centre is seeking a full‑time receptionist to join our friendly and professional Front Office team at our North Ryde campus.

- Salary Package: $62,830 per annum plus employer's superannuation
- Appointment Type: Full time, continuing appointment
- Location: Lakeside Hotel & Conference Centre | Macquarie University Services Limited (MQSL) | (Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality skilled who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, delivering exceptional guest experiences and being involved in a broad range of hotel operations.

About the Role

As a receptionist, you will be one of the first points of contact for our guests and clients. You will play an important role in ensuring every guest receives a warm welcome, professional service and a positive experience throughout their stay.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide a warm, professional and welcoming experience to all guests, visitors and clients.
- Manage guest arrivals and departures, including efficient check-in and check-out procedures.
- Process reservations, amendments, cancellations and guest requests accurately.
- Respond professionally and promptly to guest enquiries in person, by telephone and via email.
- Process accommodation, restaurant and other guest payments accurately and in accordance with hotel procedures.
- Manage cash, EFTPOS and credit card transactions and complete required financial procedures.
- Maintain accurate guest profiles, reservations, records and documentation within the hotel PMS.
- Monitor and manage guest requests, ensuring they are followed through to completion.




- Liaise closely with Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Functions, Maintenance and other departments to ensure smooth hotel operations.
- Assist with group bookings, conferences, functions and university‑related accommodation requirements.
- Provide information to guests regarding hotel facilities, services, local attractions and transportation.
- Handle guest feedback and complaints professionally, escalating matters where appropriate and following through to resolution.
- Identify opportunities to enhance the guest experience and support repeat business.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, professionalism and customer service at all times.
- Follow hotel policies, procedures and operational standards.Complete daily Front Office procedures, reports and administrative tasks accurately.
- Support night audit and financial reconciliation processes where required.
- Ensure appropriate security, emergency, WH&S; and risk‑management procedures are followed.
- Assist with general hotel operations and other reasonable duties as required.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone who believes the core of hospitality is customer service and possess a friendly and approachable manner. You are great at multi‑tasking, have excellent verbal and written communication skills and can think on your feet to solve problems.

To be successful in this role,



you will have:

- Demonstrated experience in a customer‑facing or customer‑service role (experience in hospitality or a related service industry is preferred).
- A genuine commitment to excellent customer service and the ability to remain calm and resolve problems in challenging situations.
- Strong organisational, time‑management and attention‑to‑detail skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and manage competing priorities.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
- Experience handling cash, EFTPOS, credit card transactions and daily financial reconciliation.
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of programs; experience using Opera Cloud PMS or another hotel property management system is highly regarded.

Previous hotel Front Office or Reception experience, including knowledge of reservations, check‑in/check‑out and Front Office procedures, as well as experience in a conference, events or functions environment is highly desirable.

*** The successful candidate must hold a current NSW Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) competency card and unrestricted full work rights in Australia, and will be required to undergo a police check.

Please note: This role requires the ability to work across AM, PM, weekend and occasional night shifts. Full flexibility is essential.

ABOUT US

Lakeside Hotel and Conference Centre is an award‑winning venue situated on the picturesque grounds of Macquarie University at North Ryde.

The facility supports both University and non‑Univers

📌 Hotel Front Office Receptionist (Sydney)
🏢 Macquarie University
📍 Sydney