Duty Manager

Warner Hotels; Newark and Sherwood; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym access

60% discounted food onsite

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

Job summary

Thoresby Hall, part of the Warner Hotels Group, is seeking a Duty Manager to act as the on‑duty operational lead from 5pm to 10pm. You will oversee reception, housekeeping, F&B and night operations, ensuring exceptional guest experiences and smooth service across all departments.

You will lead by example, maintain safety and standards, and coach teams under pressure while controlling costs and ensuring compliance with health, safety and licensing regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge within the F&B departments to be able to support on shift.
• Excellent customer service track record.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Confident decision-maker.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible management presence across guest areas and proactively engage with guests; resolve concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Apply appropriate compensation in line with guidelines.
• Monitor bars, restaurants and entertainment areas for consistent service standards.
• Take responsibility for guest and team safety; attend first‑aid incidents.
• Ensure compliance with fire, health & safety and licensing regulations.
• Conduct safety walkarounds and identify hazards and act immediately.
• Complete structured evening checklist to maintain standards.
• Monitor lighting, heating, ambience, cleanliness and presentation.
• Observe service delivery and coach in‑the‑moment.
• Act as escalation point for supervisors.
• Maintain strong cross‑department communication.
• Adapt style to different personalities; lead calmly under pressure.
• Monitor operational efficiency; turn off unnecessary utilities.
• Make cost‑conscious decisions without compromising guest experience.
• Follow guidelines for compensation; protect stock and revenue.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

First Aid

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Job description

Join our team at Thoresby Hall, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 221-bedroom hotel features original architecture, a Great Hall with deep armchairs, and overlooks acres of classic parkland.

Warner Hotels are recruiting for a Duty Manager. This vital role for the hotel will be the operational lead on duty during evening hours (5pm–10pm). As the Duty Manager, you will be the face and operational heartbeat of the hotel during your shifts. You will lead from the front, ensuring the smooth running of all departments—including reception, housekeeping, food and beverage, and night operations.

Responsibilities:

Guest Experience and Service Excellence

• Maintain a visible management presence across guest areas and proactively engage with guests; resolve concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Apply appropriate compensation in line with guidelines.
• Monitor bars, restaurants and entertainment areas for consistent service standards.

Health, Safety and Security

• Take responsibility for guest and team safety; attend first‑aid incidents.
• Ensure compliance with fire, health & safety and licensing regulations
• Conduct safety walkarounds (BOH security, perimeter, lighting) - Identify hazards and act immediately.
• Complete structured evening checklist to maintain standards.
• Monitor lighting, heating, ambience, cleanliness and presentation.
• Observe service delivery and coach in‑the‑moment.

Team Leadership and Communication

• Act as escalation point for supervisors.
• Maintain strong cross‑department communication.
• Adapt style to different personalities; lead calmly under pressure.

Financial and Energy Awareness

• Monitor operational efficiency; turn off unnecessary utilities.
• Make cost‑conscious decisions without compromising guest experience.
• Follow guidelines for compensation; protect stock and revenue.

We're looking for you to have this experience or behaviours:

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge within the F&B departments to be able to support on shift.
• Excellent customer service track record.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Confident decision-maker.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.

Why Work for Warner Hotels?

• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Ready to discover your glow?

Be part of something more than a hotel — where your personality shines and your ideas matter.

At Warner Hotels, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]