Front Office Supervisor | Kangaroo Island, SA
About the Role
Southern Ocean Lodge is seeking a Front Office Supervisor to lead our Guest Services team and shape the first and last impressions of every stay at one of Australia's most celebrated luxury lodges.
In this role, you will oversee the day-to-day running of the front office, from arrivals and departures to reservations and guest communication, ensuring every interaction is warm, personalised and seamless.
You will work closely with the lodge leadership team and other departments to anticipate guest needs and deliver an experience that feels effortless.
This is a residential role based on Kangaroo Island, with accommodation and meals provided.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising, training and supporting the Guest Services team
Delivering personalised arrivals, departures and in-stay guest experiences
Managing reservations, guest itineraries and pre-arrival communication
Coordinating closely with housekeeping, F&B; and guiding teams for seamless service
Overseeing rostering and daily front office operations
Handling guest feedback and resolving issues with discretion and care
Maintaining accuracy across billing, end-of-day and administrative processes
Upholding Beckons service standards and attention to detail
About You
You are a passionate and experienced front office qualified who takes pride in creating memorable guest experiences and leading by example.
You will ideally have:




Previous supervisory experience in a front office or guest services role
A background in luxury or 5-star accommodation
Experience with property management systems such as RMS or Opera
Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
A calm, polished presence and genuine warmth with guests
Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including weekends
Current Australian working rights
The salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 per annum.
About Us
Beckons is built around journeys of discovery for curious travelers seeking deeper connection to place, culture, and the natural world.
Through a growing collection of lodges in some of the world's most rare and remarkable destinations, the brand is guided by a regenerative approach to luxury travel, one that goes beyond sustainability to create positive, lasting impact for landscapes, wildlife, and the communities who call these places home.
The Beckons collection includes five award-winning properties in Australia,
Southern Ocean Lodge
on Kangaroo Island,
Longitude 131°
at Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa,
Capella Lodge
on Lord Howe Island,
Silky Oaks Lodge
at the Daintree Rainforest,
The Louise
in the Barossa Valley, while across the Tasman Sea in New Zealand lies the century-young
Huka Lodge
in Taupō.
In the Americas:
Clayoquot Wilderness Lodge
,
Tierra Atacama
and
Tierra Patagonia
in Chile.

📌 Front Office Supervisor – Kangaroo Island (South Australia)
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