Hotel - Duty Manager

Premier Inn; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract with guaranteed a):

Full training and support from day one

Whitbread Benefits Card – up to 60% of

Company pension and Save As You Earn

Discounts on shopping, travel, cinema,

Job summary

Premier Inn in Belfast International Airport is recruiting a Duty Manager on a 32-hour week, paying up to £13.86 per hour. The role involves front-line leadership across the hotel, guiding teams and ensuring smooth operations. Shifts include evenings, weekends and busy periods; no hotel experience is required.

A strong decision-maker who stays calm under pressure will thrive in this busy environment. This is a solid stepping stone toward a Hotel Manager role, with permanent contract and

Qualifications

• No hotel experience required; suitable for people from diverse backgrounds.
• Candidates from retail, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure, healthcare or customer service may fit.
• Able to make decisions confidently and stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts across the hotel and deliver clear pre‑shift briefings.
• Support and coach team members throughout the day.
• Help guests with questions and sort out problems.
• Jump in to support different teams, from reception to the restaurant.
• Spot issues early and put them right.
• Help keep guests safe and the hotel running smoothly.
• Work closely with the Hotel Manager and wider leadership team.

Job description

Duty Manager – Belfast International Airport Premier Inn

We’re currently recruiting in our Belfast International Airport Premier Inn. Working 32 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

This isn’t a desk job.

You’ll spend your shift helping guests, leading your team and keeping the hotel running smoothly.

One moment you might be helping reception with a guest query. The next, you could be supporting housekeeping, checking rooms, helping during a busy breakfast service or briefing the team before the next rush.

If you enjoy leading from the front, solving problems and making things happen, this could be your next step.

And if you’d like to become a Hotel Manager one day, this is a brilliant place to start.

Pay, hours and location

Pay: Up to £13.86 per hour

Contract: Permanent – we don’t do zero-hours contracts.

Hours: 32 guaranteed hours per week.

Location: Belfast International Airport, Airport Road, Belfast, BT29 4DW

Shifts: Includes evenings, weekends and busy guest periods.

What you’ll do

• Lead shifts across the hotel and deliver clear pre‑shift briefings
• Support and coach team members throughout the day
• Help guests with questions and sort out problems
• Jump in to support different teams, from reception to the restaurant
• Spot issues early and put them right
• Help keep guests safe and the hotel running the way it should
• Work closely with the Hotel Manager and wider leadership team

This isn’t a role where you stand back and supervise.

You’ll be out on the floor, helping your team wherever you’re needed.

You don’t need hotel experience.

Some of our best Duty Managers joined us from retail, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure, healthcare and customer service.

If you’ve led people before, we can teach you the hotel.

You may have worked as a:

• Team Leader
• Supervisor
• Shift Manager
• Assistant Manager

Any role where you’ve been responsible for leading people in a busy customer‑facing environment would suit us.

What matters most is that you’re confident making decisions, enjoy helping people and stay calm when things get busy.

Why join Premier Inn?

We’re proud to be the UK’s biggest hotel brand, but it’s our people that make the difference.

As a Duty Manager, you’ll learn how an entire hotel operates – not just one department.

You’ll work alongside experienced managers, build your leadership skills and gain experience that can help you progress into a Hotel Manager role.

If you’re ambitious, we’ll help you keep moving.

What you’ll get

• Permanent contract with guaranteed hours
• Full training and support from day oneA clear career path with real opportunities to progress
• Whitbread Benefits Card – up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms
• Company pension and Save As You Earn scheme
• Discounts on shopping, travel, cinema, supermarkets and more

Is this role right for you?

• Like being busy and working with people
• Enjoy leading by example
• Stay calm under pressure
• Take ownership instead of waiting to be asked
• Want a role where every day is different…