Assistant Night Manager

Aimbridge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A major hospitality company in Manchester seeks an Assistant Night Manager to oversee hotel operations during overnight hours. Responsibilities include managing the front desk, ensuring guest satisfaction, and overseeing night staff. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership, excellent communication, and customer service skills. Applicants must be flexible to work night shifts and have a basic knowledge of hotel operations. This role offers numerous employee benefits including hotel discounts and training opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading training and development

Hotel discounts including staff rates

Access to financial wellbeing tools

24/7 employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Qualifications

• Flexibility to work overnight hours and handle unexpected situations.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage overnight staff effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills to provide a satisfactory experience.
• Outstanding communication skills for interaction with guests and staff.
• Basic understanding of hotel operations including front desk, housekeeping, and security.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing hotel operations during overnight hours.
• Managing the front desk and responding to guest requests.
• Monitoring security and safety protocols.
• Supervising overnight staff and ensuring smooth operations.
• Supporting food and beverage operations as required.

Skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Leadership skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of hotel operations

Job description

Overview

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty

A day in the life of…

As our Assistant Night manager you’ll be responsible for overseeing the operations of the hotel during overnight hours. This role involves managing the front desk, monitoring security and safety protocols, responding to guest requests and complaints, and supervising overnight staff.

You will play a vital role in ensuring the hotel runs smoothly and efficiently during overnight hours, focusing on guest satisfaction and safety.

As an integral part of nighttime operations in the hotel, your role extends beyond the front desk! You’ll be agile in your role and support operations in food and beverage, maintenance and all other areas that will require your first-class customer service skills and exemplary team work.

What do we need from you?

• Flexibility and adaptability: This role requires flexibility and adaptability to work overnight hours, handle unexpected situations, and adjust to changes in hotel operations.
• Leadership skills: You’ll need to possess strong leadership skills to manage overnight staff, delegate tasks, and ensure the smooth running of hotel operations.
• Customer service skills: As the main point of contact for our guests during night hours, you’ll need excellent customer service skills to provide guests with a satisfactory experience, address complaints, and resolve conflicts.
• Communication skills: Communication is key and as the night manager in our hotel, you should have excellent communication skills to interact with guests, staff, and management, whether it's in person, over the phone, or through written communication.
• Knowledge of hotel operations: As the senior manager at the hotel during night hours you need a basic understanding of hotel operations, including front desk procedures, housekeeping, maintenance, and security. You’ll also need to be well versed with hotel software systems and financial management processes.

Please note that we will only be accepting applicants who are age 18 or above for this role, and comfortable with a nightshift working pattern, including commuting to and from the hotel.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.