Guest Service Manager (Maternity Cover)

Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport; Cleethorpes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Humberside is seeking a passionate individual to join their team as a supervisor for a fixed maternity cover contract. You will be responsible for managing guest service assistants at the reception as well as supporting food and beverage operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong supervisory skills and a customer-focused mindset. This role offers competitive pay, development opportunities, and exclusive team member benefits including discounted stays.

Benefits

Competitive pay and package

Exclusive Team Member discounted stays

Continuous learning & development opportunities

Free access to 24/7 employee assistance programme

Additional annual leave and family leave

Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £1K

Team Member of the month (£100)

Team Member of the year (£500)

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory experience in a hospitality setting.
• Passion for all things hospitality.
• Eager to learn and pick up new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support front-of-house team at reception and in food & beverage service.
• Line-manage guest service assistants.
• Carry out duty management shifts.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate team

Customer service skills

Job description

The Hampton by Hilton Humberside Airport has 100 bright modern bedrooms, situated right off the A18 just a short walk from Humberside International Airport. We’re just 15 minutes from the sprawling Lincolnshire Wolds and the Humber Bridge, providing access to East Yorkshire.

We are a friendly, helpful, and warm team looking to make your stay as comfortable as possible. There is a spacious lounge area perfect for relaxing after a busy day located on the ground floor alongside a bar serving hot and cold beverages and snacks. In addition, you can order a tasty meal off our lounge menu, or if you are looking for a more formal dinner than the lounge, our casual Touchdown Bar & Grill restaurant onsite serves a range of classic dishes. There is also an onsite gym for our overnight guests and a business centre where you can focus on your work.

What we’re looking for :

We are seeking a confident and interpersonal individual who has a passion for all things hospitality for a fixed maternity cover contract. You will have previous supervisory experience in a hospitality setting and the skills to motivate a team around you. You will be eager to learn and have the ability to pick up tasks and learn new skills. You will be confident to speak with guests and resolve any queries quickly and efficiently. And will be keen to support the front‑of‑house, utilising our front office system while also being eager to support hands‑on within the kitchen and other areas of the hotel that require your support.

Day in the life of :

You will be working in a multi‑skilled position where you are trained to support all the functions within the hotel. Your role will primarily be positioned with the front‑of‑house team, supporting both the reception desk and food & beverage service.

Your duties at the reception desk will include line‑managing the guest service assistants. You will inspire those around you and motivate the team to deliver the best possible service to our guests. You’ll be in a hands‑on position checking hotel guests in and out. In addition, you will support the food and beverage service within the hotel. This is inclusive of taking orders and serving drinks from the bar, cooking in the kitchen using the easy‑to‑prepare lounge bar menu, and delivering food to tables.

In addition, you’ll be a trusted member of the management team carrying out duty management shifts. This could include a range of activities such as health and safety duties, daily security checks and measures, human resources duties like supporting recruitment and inductions, managing guest welfare and safety, and resolving escalated guest queries.

Example key responsibilities :

• Hands‑on support across reception and food & beverage.
• Coaching and mentoring the guest services assistants.
• Recruitment and onboarding of new team members.
• Duty management duties.
• Reviewing and supporting with the weekly rota.
• Cash and card handling duties.
• Act as a brand ambassador.

What you’ll get in return :

• Competitive pay and package
• Exclusive Team Member discounted stays and 50% off F&B across the leaf HOSPITALITY portfolio
• Continuous learning & development opportunities
• Free access to 24/7 employee assistance programme
• Additional annual leave and family leave
• Service bonus for 5 and 10 years up to £1K
• Team Member of the month (£100) and Team Member of the year (£500)
• Uniform provided

About the hotel

This hotel is managed by leaf HOSPITALITY, a hotel management company that has one simple value that underpins everything we do: be excellent. We work with branded and independent hotels, and our vision is to be a leader in the market where every member of our team plays a part in delivering excellent service to our guests, owners, and team members.