The Calile, a family-owned luxury hotel operated by TFE Hotels, has been a benchmark for outstanding hospitality since its opening in 2018. Now in its eighth year, we are proud to be named No. 83 in The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 extended 51–100 list, marking its fourth consecutive year of global recognition. This achievement, along with earning a One Michelin Guide key and being listed among Tatler Asia’s Best Hotels 2025, reflects the dedication of our passionate team.
The Mission Statement for The Calile Hotel is simple yet ambitious – to deliver the best hotel experience in Australia. From large gestures to the finest details, we are driven to continually delight our guests. We strive to deliver an experience that is authentic and unpretentious, building a genuine relationship with our guests to ensure they wouldn’t consider staying anywhere else whenever they next return to Australia.
The Position
We are seeking a full-time Guest Services Agent to join our Front Office team. As the first point of contact for our guests, you will deliver a warm, personalised welcome and ensure every stay is seamless from arrival to departure. Key responsibilities include:
- Welcome and check in guests with efficiency and genuine care
- Manage reservations, guest enquiries and requests with accuracy and attention to detail
- Provide tailored local recommendations that enhance the guest experience
- Handle guest feedback and resolve concerns professionally and promptly
- Coordinate closely with housekeeping and other departments to ensure smooth operations
- Maintain accurate records using hotel systems, including Opera Cloud
About You
- Minimum 1 year experience in a similar role within a 5 star hotel environment
- A natural talent for conversation and building genuine connections
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- A keen eye for detail and a positive, can do attitude
- Passion for creating memorable and personalised guest experiences
- Confident using hotel booking systems, with Opera Cloud experience highly regarded
- Flexible availability, including weekends and public holidays
Why us?
- Inclusive and collaborative working culture that encourages diversity in thinking and idea generation
- Birthday leave, life leave, extended maternity leave benefits
- Archie – Reward Gateway Discounts with over 500+ retailers
- James Street precinct perks and entitlements
- Unlimited barista coffee while on duty
- Uniform provided and laundered
- TFE discount on accommodation and food & beverage, both domestic and international, and partner organisations such as Medibank Private
- Discounted parking
As a Calile team member, you’ll become part of a close-knit team operating one of Brisbane’s busiest hotels. We aim to meet our customer’s needs with honesty, integrity and care. The Calile Hotel has been developed by a local Brisbane family and is operated by TFE as part of the ever-growing TFE Hotels Collections. We are committed to continuous employee training and development, succession planning and career guidance because we know it makes our hotels better places to stay and work.
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