Hotel night shift leader

J D Wetherspoon; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

J D Wetherspoon’s The Union Rooms in Plymouth is seeking a hotel night shift leader to maintain service standards and oversee overnight operations.

You will handle reservations, perform hourly security checks, manage evacuations, and ensure compliance with licensing, health and fire safety rules; must be able to work nights, communicate well, stay calm under pressure, and prove right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Professional appearance with excellent customer service focus.
• Ability to communicate with people at all levels.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work under pressure.
• Must have fixed residence near the pub and proof of right to work in the UK.
• Must be over 18 to work in our hotels.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent standards of customer service at all times.
• Oversee safe running of the hotel overnight and handle reservations/enquiries.
• Complete hourly security checks and manage evacuations in emergencies.
• Record accidents/incidents in the duty manager logbook and report as required.
• Comply with licensing laws, trading standards, and health & safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Emergency handling

English proficiency

Job description

Vacancy Description

Responsible for maintaining excellent standards of customer service at all times, with particular attention to all aspects of fire safety.

Job Ref

664832

Job Title

Hotel night shift leader

Pub

The Union Rooms, Plymouth

Salary

£14

Closing Date

22-09-2026

Vacancy Description

Responsible for maintaining excellent standards of customer service at all times, with particular attention to all aspects of fire safety. Wetherspoon has built its success on delivering the best CQSMA standards. This means cleanliness, quality, service, maintenance, and atmosphere. You will ensure the delivery of these standards and the safe running of the hotel overnight, handling reservations and dealing with enquiries. You will also complete hourly security checks and be responsible for evacuation in cases of emergency. The completion of the duty manager logbook is essential for maintaining accurate records, as you will be responsible for reporting all accidents and incidents. Full adherence to all aspects of licensing law, trading standards, customs & excise regulations, food hygiene, and health & fire safety will be required. Professional and well presented, you should have good conversational english and an excellent customer service focus. The ability to communicate with people at all levels is essential, and you should also be self-motivated and able to bring a high level of enthusiasm to everything you do. You should respond well to pressure and be confident in handling people in emergency or conflict situations. You will also need to have a fixed place of residence reasonably close to the pub and have proof of right to work in the uk. You must be over 18 to work in our hotels; however, if you are younger, we may still have positions available for you - please search for kitchen or floor staff vacancies. Wetherspoon promotes an inclusive working environment where everyone is welcome. When you`re at work, we want you to feel comfortable being yourself. Whatever your background, preferences or beliefs, we`ll ensure that you have the skills and knowledge you need for a great career with us. If a high number of applications is received, this vacancy may close early. Read more about our hotel night shift leader role

Hours Per Week

28

Monday Hours

23:30
7:00

Tuesday Hours

23:30
7:00

Wednesday Hours

23:30
7:00

Thursday Hours

23:30
7:00

Friday Hours

23:30
7:00

Saturday Hours

23:30
7:00

Sunday Hours

23:30
7:00