Hotel - Duty Manager

Whitbread PLC; Tendring; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whitbread Benefits Card

Pension and saving schemes

Discounts

Job summary

Whitbread PLC in Clacton-On-Sea is seeking a Duty Manager to lead a high-performing team and deliver a first-class guest experience at Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Road). You’ll motivate staff, ensure safety standards, and coordinate daily hotel operations with a focus on exceptional service.

Ideal candidates will have prior leadership experience in retail or hospitality, a passion for customer experience, and the ability to communicate clearly with guests and teammates.

Qualifications

• Experience leading people in a retail or hospitality environment.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer experience and motivate a team.
• Available for immediate start and flexible to the role.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team to ensure a welcoming, safe, and efficient hotel operation.
• Oversee health and safety standards and guest satisfaction.
• Manage day-to-day operations during the shift and support staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Rd), Crown Green Roundabout, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 00:00

We're currently recruiting in our Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Road). Working 24 hours per week, paying up to £13.86 per hour.

Duty Manager - Premier Inn

Come and be a Duty Manager at Premier Inn Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Road)

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 (day shift)

HOURS: 24 hours a week over 3 days.

LOCATION:

Crown Green Roundabout, Colchester Road, Weeley

CO16 9AD

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 Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Road) 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.

Clacton-On-Sea (North/Colchester Rd), Crown Green Roundabout, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, United Kingdom