Summer 26 - Assistant Hotel Manager

Position

Overseeing the general day-to-day running of the hotel and its staff, you will work 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 rotas, accounts, and 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.

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 on 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.
• To assist with the checking and completion of weekly hotel accounts and administrative tasks including staff rotas, risk assessments, fire / health & safety, staff compliancy paperwork and HACCP. Use information to ensure all budgets, sales and customer satisfaction targets are being met.
• Make sure the cleanliness standards of the hotel is constantly upheld.
• Coach, motivate and performance manage the team throughout the season.
• To develop and maintain relationships with all 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.
• Adaptable people with a flexible attitude towards work.
• Team player.
• Eye for cleanliness details.
• Clear communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and plan.
• Experience handling complaints, ability to think outside the box to resolve issues.

Requirements for the role

• Experience in hospitality, specifically in front of house (Essential)
• Previous experience managing team members at a supervisory or management level. (Desired)
• Conversational French (Desired)

Other Information

Salary and Package benefits

• 35 working hours a week, which include split shifts with 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 if needed.

Operational dates may vary by resort and property; however, they generally fall between early June and mid-September.