Junior Duty Manager

Junior Hotel Duty Manager (8755)

Location: In the Reigate area, Surrey

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum (DOE)

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Our client, a well-established hotel in the Reigate area, is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Junior Duty Manager to support the day-to-day operation of the property. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious hospitality professional with previous hotel experience who is looking to develop their management skills within a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

As Junior Duty Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the hotel, delivering exceptional guest experiences and supporting departmental teams to maintain the highest standards of service.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support

• Assist in overseeing the daily operation of the hotel during assigned shifts.
• Act as a point of contact for guests and team members, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Support the smooth running of Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage and other operational departments.
• Conduct regular checks throughout the hotel to ensure service and presentation standards are maintained.

Guest Experience

• Deliver exceptional customer service and ensure guests receive a warm and professional experience.
• Handle guest enquiries, requests and complaints promptly and effectively.
• Resolve operational issues whilst maintaining a positive guest experience.

Team Support & Leadership

• Assist with supervising and motivating team members across departments.
• Support training and development initiatives.
• Help coordinate shifts and ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained.
• Promote a positive and collaborative working environment.

Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with hotel policies and health & safety procedures.
• Support security and safety processes throughout the property.
• Respond appropriately to incidents and emergencies when required.

Administration

• Complete daily operational reports and shift handovers.
• Assist with cash handling and reconciliation procedures.
• Support management with ongoing service improvements and operational planning.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working within a hotel environment.
• Experience in a supervisory, team leader or senior hospitality role.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• A proactive and hands-on approach to work.
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable:

• Experience using hotel PMS systems such as Opera, Guest line or similar.
• Hospitality qualification or relevant industry training.
• First Aid or Health & Safety certification.

If you're passionate about hospitality and ready to progress your career within hotel management, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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