Winter 24/25 Hotel Assistant Manager

As an assistant hotel manager, you will oversee the general day-to-day running of the hotel and its staff, whilst working alongside the hotel manager to ensure the best possible customer service is provided to our guests.

Managing staff and adhering to brand standards will be a part of everyday life, along with back-office duties such as rotaing, accounts, and filing compliancy paperwork in line with company expectations. You will ensure that the set staff standards for uniform, presentation and professionalism are always adhered to. You will be a natural leader and motivator who will work closely with the hotel team to inspire them to have a passion for what they do and the delivery of a seamless service which will exceed guests’ expectations. We are looking for candidates who already have experience in hospitality, specifically in front of house, housekeeping, and kitchen operations.

Requirements

Customer Focus

• To ensure guests’ expectations are always exceeded.
• Ensure all customer complaints are resolved in a timely and efficient manner and reported to the hotel manager/appropriate department.
• Meet company targets for First Impression feedback for cleanliness, food and comfort.
• Provide an approachable, welcoming atmosphere within the hotel and between staff and guests.

Operational

• To ensure the hotel is running smoothly and efficiently in all areas- kitchen, restaurant, housekeeping, and bar.
• Be hands-on with helping train and lead meal services and housekeeping.
• To assist with the checking and completion of weekly hotel accounts and administrative tasks including staff rota, risk assessments, fire / health & safety, staff compliancy paperwork and HACCP. Use information to ensure all budgets, sales and customer satisfaction targets are being met.
• Coach, motivate and performance manage the team throughout the season.
• To develop and maintain relationships with suppliers.

What we are looking for 

• Motivated to achieve and encourage others to do the same.
• The ability to manage workload by yourself and delegate to the team where appropriate.
• Team player.
• Clear communication.
• Ability to prioritise and plan.
• Experience handling complaints, ability to think outside the box to resolve issues.
• Previous experience managing team members at a supervisory or management level.

Advantageous if you have 

• Experience of dealing with disciplinary processes and/or training & mentoring.
• Conversational French. 

Other information

Salary and Package benefits

• 35 hours a week working hours with a great work life balance. Full training and development available with great career progression opportunities.
• Salary is competitive, uniform is provided, and staff meals are included within the working shifts.
• Accommodation and assistance to obtain a visa (UK only) can be provided as optional extras.