Hostel Manager

Ever wanted to live in the world's most live able City? In the world's most beautiful Country?

We are looking for a motivated, confident and outgoing person or couple to become the Manager/s of Auckland best and busiest backpacker hostel. Located in the heart of the City operating a high flow of backpackers from all over the world you will be responsible for making sure their stay with us (maybe their first in Nz) is a good one.

The role of a Hostel Manager and their team is to plan and carry out the day to day operations of the hostel to make sure everything runs smoothly and we deliver a high quality service to our guests. Confidence is key along with the ability to work under pressure, some of these tasks but not limited are:

+Staff training and management
+Create specific task lists for each position
+Ensure team morale and motivation
+Conduct check-in and checkout procedures
+Provide local and regional information
+Maintain accurate reservation information
+Update bed allocation for online booking sites
+Liaise with OTAs
+Ensure quality standards for cleanliness
+Make beds, clean and organize bathrooms, dormitories, and common areas
+Maintain the hostel facilities in proper working order
+Maintain a business relationship with vendors and suppliers
+Cash handling and using an POS / Eftpos system
+Adjusting prices
+Relaying any problems to the business owner

Experience in a similar role is preferred but full and ongoing training will be provided throughout the employment. A private room is provided with the role and with a competitive salary for the right candidate. This role would best suit a backpacker / international guest looking to start their overseas experience.

A good level of spoken and written English is required along with the ability to live and work in New Zealand for 6 months or longer.