Duty Manager

Dalata Hotel Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel management company in Manchester is seeking a Duty Manager to lead hotel operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, with experience in a 4-star environment. Responsibilities include overseeing operations, mentoring staff, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The role offers numerous development opportunities and includes benefits such as a performance-related bonus. This position is perfect for someone eager to advance their hospitality career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy

50% Off F&B in all properties

Free employee meals on duty

Extra AL day for every year worked

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Duty Manager in a 4-star Hotel.
• Strong desire to progress and develop your career.
• Proven ability to develop talented employees.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple stakeholders within the hotel.
• Oversee hotel operations and inspire the team.
• Assist in interviewing and recruitment.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Team motivation

Job description

Duty Manager

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for hospitality? At Dalata Hotel Group, we believe that great leadership is at the heart of hospitality. Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced leader who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.

In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team, contribute to the strategy of this hotel and drive the business to ensure it reaches its potential. You will lead and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment and driving financial success.

Benefits

• Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information) performance-related bonus plan
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels
• 30% off the Friends & Family rate
• Free employee meals on duty
• Extra AL day for every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage multiple stakeholders within the hotel while playing a key role in the hotel's operational management.
• Oversee hotel operations, greet guests, and inspire the team to deliver exceptional hospitality.
• Possess strong operational knowledge with the ability to work across departments as needed.
• Assist other managers with interviewing and recruitment
• Coach and train new employees to ensure everyone feels confident in their new roles.
• Demonstrate excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to handle conflicts or complaints smoothly.

Requirements

• Experience as a Duty Manager in a 4 star Hotel.
• Standards Driven; particularly in Food & Beverage.
• Strong desire to progress and develop your career in hotels.
• People leadership and motivation experience.
• Proven ability to develop talented employees.
• Strong communicator and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Ability to develop and build relationships and influence all levels of the business

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.