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Job Overview We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Night Manager to oversee the hotel’s operations during the night shift. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the hotel, managing the night team, and delivering exceptional guest service in line with IHG standards. This role is key in ensuring the security, safety, and comfort of our guests while managing overnight procedures, including financial reconciliations and operational duties. Key Responsibilities Guest Experience & Service Provide a warm and professional welcome to all guests, ensuring a seamless check-in and check-out experience. Handle guest inquiries, requests, and complaints efficiently and professionally, ensuring guest satisfaction. Maintain IHG brand standards in customer service and guest interactions. Monitor guest feedback and take proactive measures to enhance the overnight experience. Operations & Management Supervise and support the night team, including reception, housekeeping, and security staff. Oversee the completion of the night audit, ensuring all financial transactions are correctly recorded. Ensure all hotel systems and procedures are followed, including end-of-day reporting and reconciliation. Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth operations, including early morning breakfast setups. Safety & Security Ensure the safety and security of guests and staff during nighttime operations. Conduct regular security checks and fire safety inspections. Act as the hotel’s emergency response coordinator, handling any incidents professionally and in line with hotel policies. Monitor CCTV and liaise with external security providers if needed. Team Leadership & Training Lead and motivate the night team, ensuring high levels of performance and engagement. Train and support team members in hotel procedures and customer service excellence. Conduct briefings and ensure clear communication between shifts. Skills & Experience Required Previous experience as a Night Manager, Duty Manager, or in a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry. Strong knowledge of front office operations, night audits, and financial procedures. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to handle emergency situations and make quick, effective decisions. Strong leadership skills with experience managing and motivating a team. Knowledge of Opera property management systems. Familiarity with IHG brand standards is an advantage. Additional Information This is a full-time, permanent night shift role in a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Please note that we do not provide visa sponsorship for the advertised positions. Competitive salary and benefits package, including IHG employee discounts and career development opportunities. A minimum of two year of prior experience as Night Manager in hotel is required.

Job overview: (Please note: This is a full-time position, and only candidates available to work full-time throughout the entire year will be considered. A minimum of one year of prior experience in hotel housekeeping is required) The housekeeping department is key to ensuring that the guest feels secure, safe in knowledge that their room is treated with care, preparations for the guest arrivals is done correctly and in time, plus that any additional requests such as additional towels, and maintenance repairs are completed swiftly and to a very high standard. As a Room Attendant you will be responsible for providing the highest standards of customer care, greeting, and acknowledging each guest which a smile. Duties and responsibilities: · Ensure that all bedroom and bathroom areas are cleaned to highest of standards · Additional guest requirements are actioned swiftly and ensuring the guest is satisfied. · This vital role will include changing of bedrooms for a swift change around working to tight timelines, with the support of a housekeeping porter and supervisor · The ability to work flexible working hours to match the needs of the hotel · Great organisational skills and work successfully as part of a wider team · Report maintenance issues · Complete deep cleaning when required by the floor supervisor · To attend training and departmental meetings as requested · To follow all health, safety and hygiene requirements when undertaking tasks throughout the Hotel · Follow Health and Safety processes and procedures · To take care of all Hotel equipment required to carry out duties and to report defects immediately · To do this job well, you’ll be a details person: someone who walks into a room and takes a second to spot a curtain that needs straightening or a bedsheet that needs smoothing. · Beyond an eye for detail, this role calls for a thoughtful nature: our best Room Attendants are those who look for ways to please our guests, sometimes in unexpected ways. · Any other reasonable request from the supervisor, Head Housekeeper or Executive Housekeeper Key performance indicators: · Attention to details · Someone who is passionate about exceeding guest expectation · Confident team player who can create and maintain a positive attitude with a CAN-DO mentality · Team player · Ability to work to strict timescales · Comfortable to work in a high pressurised environment · Ability to smile at all times · This role requires an element of manual handling Skills: · Previous experience of working within a similar environment is essential. · A basic command of English is preferable Benefits: · Meals on duty · Staff uniform · Company pension contribution after you passing your probation period · Recommend a friend reward scheme · 20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays · Dry cleaning of your uniform (if applicable) · Training fund assistance of NVQ’s · Awards and Recognition Programme · Seasonal annual parties · Staff rate with IHG hotels globally