Duty Manager

Premier Inn; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Duty Manager for their Newton Abbot location. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated team, ensuring high standards of customer service and hotel operations. Ideal applicants should have experience in leadership roles, particularly in retail or hospitality, and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. This permanent position offers 32 hours a week with competitive pay, alongside benefits including training, discounts, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Training and support

Whitbread Benefits Card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or management roles with proven leadership skills.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
• Proficiency in managing health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-performing team ensuring smooth hotel operations.
• Ensure adherence to health & safety standards.
• Create exceptional guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Duty Manager - Newton Abbot Premier Inn

Come and be a Duty Manager at Premier Inn in Newton Abbot.

Lead our dream team to make sure every aspect of our famous hotel experience is welcoming, safe, and brilliant.

If you’ve got experience in retail or other jobs where you have successfully led people before, then this role is perfect as your next step in management.

We’re looking for a dedicated professional who knows how to deliver outstanding customer experience and has the skills to inspire others.

Immediate start – with all leadership experience relevant.

PAY RATE: Up to £13.36 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

HOURS: 32 hours a week across 5 days - evenings and weekends included

LOCATION: Premier Inn Newton Abbot
Newton Abbot Racecourse, Newton Road, Newton Abbot, TQ12 3AF

Why you’ll love it here:

• Training and support: At Premier Inn we do careers worth staying for, so from day one, you’ll receive a warm welcome and learn our simple administration system that will make your job easier. Plus, there’s a clear career path within our business to help you grow.
• Whitbread Benefits Card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in all Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Take advantage of our company pension and save-as-you-earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get discounts on shops, utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets, and more.

What you’ll do:

Join our team at Newton Abbot Premier Inn as a Duty Manager, where your proven leadership skills will be put to use managing a reliable, high‑performing team that ensures the smooth running of our hotel. If you’ve led a team in a retail environment, you’ll use your experience, excellent communication, and organisational skills to manage everything from health & safety standards to creating an exceptional guest experience.