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HOTEL FRONT DESKBay Villas Resort is currently searching for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic Front Desk Receptionist to join their friendly team 3 to 4 days a week. Experience not a necessity. Full training can be provided to the right person.The duties and responsibilities will include:• Perform accurate and efficient guest check-in, check-outs and accurate creditcard, cash handling and postings .• Maintaining guest accounts• Telephone reservations and dealing with different internet distribution channels.• A professional and welcoming phone manner• Assisting with all guest enquiries, including tours• Overseeing daily housekeeping teamHotel Front Desk Requirements:• Previous hospitality experience would be advantageous.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Well-presented and professional appearance.• Competency with Microsoft Office.• Ability to learn on the job.• Excellent customer service skills.If you are interested, or would like any further information, please give us a call on (07) 4084 2999 or send your Resume to 

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.We are readvertising due to unforeseen circumstances of previous successful candidate.NB. Holiday vias holders need not apply.

EXPERIENCED DUTY MANAGER$75,000 - $90,000 + SuperFree accommodation for first month if requiredSupported by a well established teamThe Court House and Central Hotels in Port Douglas are some of Australia's most iconic pubs. When people worldwide talk about Port Douglas, more often than not, our famous pubs get a mention.Located in Port's main street, Macrossan Street with magnificent heritage Queenslander façade and wide open verandas, our pubs are full offering with bars, TAB and gaming facilities and well-loved pub bistros known for their emphasis on quality, fresh, local produce.The Central and Court House are proud to present some of the best live music in their beer gardens most nights of the week.We are looking for a Duty Manager to join our professional and well established management team. Reporting to the Group General Manager, responsibilities will include:* Staff Management: managing, motivating and on-going training of bar, food and kitchen staff* Customer Service: superior customer service skills; acting as a meet and greet to all customers using our bar, food and gaming facilities*Strong food and beverage knowledge and skill: substantial experience in all aspects of beverage making and presentation (beer, wine, spirits, cocktails, coffees, juices, smoothies), bar set-up and cleanliness, and substantial experience with coordinating food floor staff and working harmoniously with the kitchen team* Ambience: setting up of hotel for day and night trade to create an environment that people want to be in and feel comfortable (e.g. furniture layout, light levels, music volume, fans/ac etc)* Administration: cash/till handling including administering floats* Liaison/Coordinator of Entertainment & Security: liaising with live entertainers and managing sport/events televised on big screen and liaising and assisting with security and crowd controlIf you describe yourself as motivated, enthusiastic and have a keen eye for detail and like to lead by example, then we'd love to hear from you.Must have RSA and RCG.Resumes to our Group General Manager Robert De Carlo 

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GRAND PRINCESS: Cruise Ship arrival - 25 March 2024Inchcape have confirmed the booking for Grand Princess, scheduled to arrive in Port Douglas on Monday 25th March 2024:Passengers 2,650Crew 1,100First tender with passengers is expected at 07:00 and last tender to depart at 17:15.For more information visit https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships

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