About Us

　　Join us in sharing the story of our rich heritage, surrounded by 1890s architecture adorned with two unique and stunning gothic-style facades. The InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto is nestled on legendary Collins Street in the heart of Melbourne's Central Business District. We are part of the world's first truly global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels and Resorts, and our hotels feature in the most discerning locations in every corner of the planet. Our colleagues thrive on proudly sharing their local knowledge on Melbourne’s best kept secrets and experiences, through local landmarks or experiences delivered to your room.

　　What's the job?

　　The moment a guest steps into one of our hotels, they walk into a genuinely memorable experience. As a Guest Services Agent , you’ll be the person they rely on to handle front office transactions, offer local insights and anticipate every detail to create a stress-free experience. You’ll create the warm atmosphere that makes our guests feel at home in any location. You’ll have ambition, talent and obviously, some key skills. Please note, that whilst this position will primarily cover the front desk during the day shift, the occasional night shift (11pm-7am) may be required with notice.

　　Kicking off truly memorable guest experiences with the warmest of welcomes

　　Acknowledging IHG Rewards Club members and returning guests in person or over the phone

　　Taking, managing, and receiving payments for guest bookings

　　Making the check-in and check-out process feel swift and seamless

　　Staying one step of our guests’ needs to anticipate requests and offer tailored recommendations

　　Being our guests’ trusted contact – helping with everything from bill issues to restaurant recommendations

　　What we need from you

　　The ideal candidate will have:

　　Hold a valid visa with the right to work in Australia

　　At least 1 year of previous experience in a Front Office, Guest Services or a related role

　　Qualifications in Hotel Management and/or Hospitality related field (preferred)

　　Experience using Opera Property Management System is highly regarded

　　IT Literacy and tech-savviness

　　Strong communication skills and confidence in speaking to guests from all over the world

　　Warm, welcoming energy

　　Fluency in the English language; extra language skills would be great, but not essential

　　Problem-solving skills that will turn potential issues into opportunities

　　Impeccable grooming standards and good personal hygiene

　　Fitness as you’ll be on your feet most of the day. Sometimes you’ll need to lift, push and pull objects, such as luggage and parcels up to 23 kg – we have the equipment to support you and keep you safe.

　　Ability to work in a team and in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks and conflicting deadlines, as well as assist in supporting the team with other duties, as required

　　Full-time, part-time and casual roles are available. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts in a rotating roster – (nights, weekend and public holiday shifts are all available)

　　What we offer

　　We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including free duty meals, free parking, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

　　Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

　　IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

　　So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.

　　At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?

　　As the world’s first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s, we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®️ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, passion for culture and appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you’d like to embrace a world of opportunities, we’d like to welcome you to the world’s most international luxury hotel brand. Let’s Go Further Together.

　　Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

　　At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.