Duty Manager - Eastbourne

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

Job summary

A leading hotel chain is seeking a Duty Manager for their Eastbourne Town Centre location. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team to ensure smooth hotel operations and deliver excellent customer service. Ideal for individuals with prior leadership experience in retail or hospitality, this role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.36 per hour for 24 hours a week. Join us and enjoy a range of benefits, including discounts and pension schemes.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension

Savings scheme

Various discounts on utilities and travel

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or related fields leading a team.
• Proven skills in delivering outstanding customer experiences.
• Ability to manage health & safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team to ensure smooth hotel operations.
• Ensure health & safety standards are met.
• Create an exceptional guest experience.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service orientation

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Duty Manager - Eastbourne

Employer
Premier Inn

Location
Eastbourne, East Sussex

Salary
Competitive

Closing date
25 Dec 2025

Sector
Restaurant, Catering & Hospitality jobs, Restaurant Manager, Commercial Leisure, Attractions & Entertainment jobs, Duty Manager

Job Type
Contract

Job Details

We're currently recruiting in our Eastbourne Town Centre Premier Inn. Working 24 hours per week, paying up to £13.36 per hour.

Come and be a Duty Manager at Premier Inn in Eastbourne Town Centre.

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: Fixed Term until 31/01/26

HOURS: 24 hours a week across 3 days - evenings and weekends included

LOCATION: Premier Inn Eastbourne Town Centre
Terminus Road, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 3DF

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 Eastbourne Town Centre 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.