Worst job I've ever had. - Guest Service Agent Mantra Group Employee Review

1.0
14 May 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Accomodation discount, leftover food, consistent hours and shifts (due to high turnover and staff burnout). Develop friendships with regular guests, team bonding events.

Cons

Abusive staff, bullying culture, a managerial team that is not supportive and takes no action when issues are raised. Consistent abuse from rightfully unhappy guests with no action from management leaving reception to deal. Expected to work long hours, finishing at 12am and starting at 7am the next morning is not uncommon. Orientation and training procedures are a sink or swim mentality. Multiple new staff members brought to tears after their first few shifts due to the high stress/pressure with no support.

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4.0
20 Aug 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Knowledgeable, supportive management Managers put a lot of trust in their teams Flexibility around shifts, including a fairly even rotating roster Team culture was strong in my department - we were all great friends Mantra will invest a lot in your career if you put in the work

Cons

Manning can be a little tight in different departments as wage costs are watched and scrutinized extremely closely Mantra pays per the award, so pay is in line with "average". Other chains do pay slightly higher when on a salary.

1.0
21 May 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The workmates make the worst days a breeze.

Cons

Where do I start? The roster is a joke. The housekeeping supervisor will roster you on for 6 days straight. We cannot take a break until the rooms are cleaned. The housekeeping supervisor loves going on power trips by glaring at you. She is incredible unprofessional to work with. The number of rooms to be cleaned borders on ridiculous. Staff morale is low and they cannot keep staff...that in itself speaks volumes. The pay is low.

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