Hotel Duty Manager

Whitbread; Preston; On-site; GBP 12,276 - 16,182; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Premier Inn rooms

Discounts in Whitbread Restaurants

Pension and saving schemes

Training and support

Job summary

Whitbread is seeking a Duty Manager for its Preston Central Premier Inn. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team to deliver excellent hotel experiences while managing smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will possess leadership experience, strong communication abilities, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. The position offers 24 hours per week, a pay rate up to £13.86 per hour, and a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or comparable fields where leadership was demonstrated.
• Ability to manage health & safety standards.
• Proven skills in creating exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead a reliable, high-performing team to ensure smooth hotel operations.
• Manage all aspects from health & safety to guest experience.
• Support team members and enhance their skills.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer experience delivery

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

We’re currently recruiting in our Preston Central Premier Inn. Working 24 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

Duty Manager – Preston Central Premier Inn

Come and be a Duty Manager at Premier Inn in Preston Central. 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 £13.86 per hour

Contract Type

Permanently – we don’t do zero hours contracts!

Hours

24 hours a week

LOCATION

Premier Inn Preston Central
Fox Street, Preston, PR1 2AB

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 Preston Central 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.

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: 182583-4492

Advertised: 29 Jun 2026