Duty Manager

RAD Hotel Group; New Cumnock; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid overtime

4-weekly tips

Staff uniform provided

Discount across RAD Hotel Group venues

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Birthday incentive

Length of service incentive

Job summary

RAD Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Duty Manager for Lochside House Hotel, Lodges & Spa in Scotland. You’ll lead day-to-day operations across all departments, maintain high service standards, and act as a key point of contact for guests.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, excellent communication, organisational ability and a proactive approach to problem solving. You’ll support weddings, conferences and events, ensure safety and licensing compliance, and help the wider management

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a hotel or F&B environment.
• Experience in conference, banqueting, weddings, or events is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations.
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and make confident decisions under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with guests, colleagues, and management.
• A positive attitude, professional appearance, and diplomatic approach.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the hotel, ensuring all departments are running efficiently and to a high standard
• Act as a key point of contact for guests, handling enquiries and resolving issues professionally
• Lead and support the team on shift, ensuring clear communication and strong service standards
• Carry out regular checks across the hotel, lodges, and guest areas to maintain cleanliness, presentation, and service standards
• Support the smooth running of weddings, conferences, and events
• Manage financial duties including cash handling and basic reporting
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and hotel policies
• Support the wider management team with the day-to-day running of the hotel

Skills

Leadership

Guest service

Event coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Job description

Duty Manager

Lochside House Hotel, Lodges & Spa

Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Duty Manager to join the team at Lochside House Hotel, Lodges & Spa. You’ll play a key role in the smooth day-to-day operation of the hotel, providing leadership and support across all departments and ensuring consistently high standards of service for our guests.

At RAD Hotel Group, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences through exceptional hospitality, distinctive venues, and a commitment to excellence. Our award-winning collection of hotels and venues across Scotland each have their own unique personality, but all share the same RAD values: quality, passion, and genuine care for our guests and people.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Oversee the day-to-day operation of the hotel, ensuring all departments are running efficiently and to a high standard
• Act as a key point of contact for guests, handling enquiries and resolving issues professionally
• Lead and support the team on shift, ensuring clear communication and strong service standards
• Carry out regular checks across the hotel, lodges, and guest areas to maintain cleanliness, presentation, and service standards
• Support the smooth running of weddings, conferences, and events
• Manage financial duties including cash handling and basic reporting
• Ensure compliance with licensing, health and safety, and hotel policies
• Support the wider management team with the day-to-day running of the hotel

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within a hotel or F&B environment
• Experience in conference, banqueting, weddings, or events is preferred
• Exceptional customer service skills with a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations
• Strong organisational skills and a keen eye for detail
• The ability to multitask, problem-solve, and make confident decisions under pressure
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with guests, colleagues, and management
• A positive attitude, professional appearance, and diplomatic approach
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

What We’ll Offer You:

• Weekly pay
• Paid overtime
• 4-weekly tips
• Staff uniform provided
• Discount across all RAD Hotel Group venues
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities
• Birthday incentive
• Length of service incentive