Hotel - Duty Manager

Whitbread; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 14,917 - 24,861; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits Card

Company pension

Discounts on everyday expenses

Job summary

Premier Inn in Bodmin is seeking a Duty Manager to lead a team and deliver exceptional guest experiences. You will oversee daily hotel operations, ensure safety standards, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere for all guests in a busy hotel setting.

The role requires proven leadership, excellent communication, and a commitment to inclusivity. Immediate start is available for candidates with relevant leadership background in retail or service sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in retail or service environments.
• Strong customer service mindset with a focus on guest experience.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to motivate and manage a team to deliver high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a reliable, high-performing team to ensure smooth hotel operations and guest satisfaction.
• Oversee health & safety standards and daily administrative tasks to support operations.
• Encourage inclusive practices and support flexible working where possible.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Team management

Job description

Duty Manager - Premier Inn

Come and be a Duty Manager at Premier Inn in Bodmin.

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 £13.66 per hour

Contract Type

Permanent – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

Hours

35 hours a week

Location

Launceston Road, Bodmin, Cornwall PL31 2RW

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 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.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 184401-4492

Advertised: 01 Jul 2026