Nightlife Security Officer

The Standard Hotel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 39,950,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

World class development programmes

28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (2-4 x Annual Salary)

Medical Assistance

Employee Assistance Programme withWell

Wellbeing Support services

Headspace Meditation app

Hospitality Rewards benefit platform

Worldwide Travel Discounts

In-house Experience Programme

F&B Discounts 25-50%

Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,0

Job summary

The Standard Hotel in London is seeking a Nightlife Security Officer to safeguard guests, staff and property across our busy nightlife venues. You will join a dynamic security team, patrol front and back of house areas, and respond promptly to incidents with professional discretion.

Applicants should hold relevant security qualifications, be comfortable with late-night shifts, and demonstrate a proactive, guest-focused approach while maintaining hotel standards.

Qualifications

• SIA Licence required or in progress; relevant security certifications welcomed.
• Strong communication and de-escalation skills for guest interactions.
• Ability to operate CCTV and Fire Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage nightlife security operations to protect guests and staff.
• Conduct security patrols across front and back of house areas.
• Coordinate with local authorities and safety teams during incidents.

Skills

Security knowledge

SIA Licence

Customer service

Emergency response

Job description

Nightlife Security Officer · London · £14.18 + additional service charge & Benefits · Full Time · Late night shift pattern

London sets the perfect stage for The Standard’s first European flagship and since opening in 2019, The Standard, London has firmly established itself as one of the capital’s most dynamic lifestyle hotels.

Set in King’s Cross within the hotel’s iconic brutalist building, The Standard brings its design-led, culture-driven, activation-heavy philosophy to the heart of the city. With 266 guestrooms ranging from cosy rooms to terraced suites overlooking St Pancras, alongside a constant programme of cultural happenings, the hotel has become both a neighbourhood fixture and an international destination.

Our restaurants, bars and rooftop terraces are legendary. From Isla’s Garden setting to Double Standard’s vibrant energy, Decimo’s skyline dining and Sweeties’ late-night scene, our venues create a high-volume, multi-outlet operation that runs from early morning through to late night. Together, these spaces position The Standard, London as one of the city’s most exciting destinations for events, celebrations and brand experiences.

We are defined by our richness of personality, diversity of background and lifestyle and are now looking for a Job Title who will embody our "Anything but Standard" ethos. As part of Hyatt, we're committed to creating an environment where our people feel they belong, can grow, thrive and do their best work.

At the heart of our hotels are of course of people who through their vibrancy and energy bring our properties to life. We are now seeking a team of diverse and dynamic individuals that will capture the very essence of the Standard London to join our team as a NightlifeSecurity Officer.

Your role

As a Nightlife Security Officer at The Standard, London, you will join a team focussed on ensuring the safety and security of all guest, personnel and property. Working as part of a larger security team, you will demonstrate a flexible and adaptive hands-on approach in order to ensure that all of our front and back of house areas are safeguarded against fire, theft or other safety hazards.

As a Nightlife Security Officer you respond with a sense of urgency to any and all emergency situations in a calm and professional manor. Your will undertake a range of security patrols around the premises and be required to deal with various safety incidents involving guests, contractors or staff and act as liaisons with local law-enforcement, food safety and fire department agencies. You will be passionate about delivering a quality Security service with a meticulous eye for detail, maintaining your team’s standards through coaching and training in order to achieve the highest levels of service and presentation.
Above all you become part of a professional and highly trained Safety & Security team that is anything but standard and ensures safety is at the forefront of everybody’s minds!

Do you have what it takes to be a Nightlife Security Officer at The Standard

While we take every detail of design and guest experience seriously, we do not take ourselves too seriously. ‘Standard People’ are at the heart of our brand; vivid, dynamic and engaging. You’ll intrinsically understand the unique microcosm and the context of our venues and city you represent.

While prior experience as a Nightlife Security Officer is always useful all are welcome at the Standard; you will have however an uncompromised and natural flair for service and be able to build genuine relationships with guests that enable us to not only preempt needs but foresee desires. In addition to this you will also need….

• A proven track record as a Nightlife Security Officer or Security Supervisor, ideally gained in a bar, restaurant, nightclub or night life environment
• Door management experience at a busy venue would be advantageous
• A flexible approach to work hours, As part of the Nightlife team you would be expected to work until the early hours of the morning, finishing around 3-4am over the weekends.
• A flexible approach to working days, the hotel operates 7 days a week and the Nightlife team are a key part of the operation. Our team mostly work 5 days a week, particularly Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
• To be highly motivated and pro-active; acting with professionalism and positivity in all interactions
• Experience across a range of management disciplines, in particular Fire, Health & Safety and Food safety
• Experience of managing and coordinating complex emergency situations
• The ability to develop and deliver effective training to maintain consistent service and safety standards across your team
• All candidates should hold SIA Licence, Personal Licence, First Aid, CCTV control, Fire Marshal and be qualified to a minimum of level 2 in Health & Safety

We are defined by our richness of personality and diversity of background and lifestyle so if you think you have what it takes to be a Nightlife Security Officer, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates prior to commencing employment.

Benefits Include

• Uniform provided
• World class development programmes and opportunities to develop your career internationally with Hyatt
• 28 Days Holiday rising to 33 days with service
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (2-4 x Annual Salary)
• Medical Assistance (including online GP and Physiotherapy Services)
• Employee Assistance Programme with Wellbeing Support services
• Membership to Headspace Meditation app
• Hospitality Rewards benefit platform
• Worldwide Travel Discounts, including colleague + family Rates across Standard and Hyatt properties
• In-house Experience Programme
• F&B Discounts ranging from 25-50%
• Recruitment Referral Bonus up to £1,000 gross