Assistant Night Manager

Novotel Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free night stays

Service charge included

Discounted rates

Accor Academy

Wellbeing support

Global career opportunities

Job summary

Novotel London Paddington, part of AccorInvest UK, is seeking an Assistant Night Manager to lead overnight operations and ensure top guest service. You will support the Night Manager, supervise the Night Team and coordinate across departments to maintain brand standards.

You will handle the Night Audit, security routines and guest inquiries, while coaching colleagues and contributing to continuous service improvements. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• Experience in hospitality overnight operations is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support the Night Manager in delivering a smooth, safe overnight operation.
• Act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Night Manager, taking responsibility for the hotel overnight.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by handling enquiries and resolving concerns.
• Assist with completing the Night Audit and financial reporting.
• Supervise Front Office Night Team and coordinate across departments.
• Conduct regular security patrols and ensure safety procedures.
• Coach and develop team members in line with brand standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and help improve service and operations.

Job description

Company Description

Our mission at Novotel London Paddington is to create memorable moments for our guests, by connecting hearts from arrival to farewell. A job, a career or a calling – whatever brings you here, we have something for you! At Novotel London Paddington, we’re looking for an experienced Assistant Night Manager to support the smooth running of our overnight operation. Working alongside the Night Manager, you’ll help deliver exceptional guest service, oversee the Night Audit process, support and motivate the night team, and ensure the safety and security of our guests, colleagues and the hotel. You’ll also confidently lead the operation in the Night Manager’s absence. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of London’s leading Novotel hotels and become part of the global Accor family.

As Part Of Our Team You Can Have

• Free night stays in our UK hotels and 30% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
• Hourly salary: £16.30 plus service charge
• Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
• Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
• Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
• Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
• And many more benefits and perks

Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality.

This is a full time position, 39 hours per week.

Job Description

As our Assistant Night Manager, you will:

• Support the Night Manager in delivering a smooth, efficient and safe overnight operation.
• Act as the Manager on Duty in the absence of the Night Manager, taking responsibility for the hotel overnight.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences by handling enquiries, resolving concerns and leading by example.
• Assist with completing the Night Audit, ensuring all financial transactions, revenue postings and reports are accurate.
• Support daily, weekly and monthly operational and financial reporting.
• Ensure billing, cash handling and banking procedures are completed accurately and in line with company standards.
• Supervise, motivate and support the Front Office Night Team while assisting other departments as required.
• Conduct regular security patrols throughout the hotel, including public areas, guest floors, gym, garage and back‑of‑house areas.
• Ensure all health, safety, fire and security procedures are followed and respond appropriately to emergencies.
• Support overnight room service operations, ensuring orders are prepared, delivered and presented to brand standards.
• Assist with coordinating overnight staffing levels and maintaining effective communication between departments.
• Coach, train and support the development of team members in line with Accor brand standards.
• Monitor guest feedback and contribute ideas to continuously improve service and operational performance.
• Support the Night Manager with departmental administration, handovers and maintaining operational standards.

Additional Information

You will have the opportunity to be part of a high energy, fun team that delivers excellent customer service each day to all our guests.

Our hotel offers 206 rooms, and a leisure centre, which includes gym, swimming pool, sauna and steaming room.

To ensure you can best welcome and care for our guests you will need to be fluent in English.

Understanding things from our guest’s perspective is key, so while you are settling into your new role we will arrange a one‑night stay for you to experience this first hand.

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.

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