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inploi; Perlethorpe; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Pension scheme

60% food discount onsite

Career development opportunities

Onsite parking

Job summary

Warner Hotels Group’s Thoresby Hall is recruiting a Duty Manager to lead on‑duty operations from 5pm to 10pm, overseeing reception, housekeeping, food and beverage and night operations to ensure a smooth, guest‑centric handover.

You will maintain a visible management presence, coach colleagues, uphold health and safety standards, monitor energy use and costs, resolve guest concerns, and collaborate across departments to deliver excellence in service.

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain.
• Excellent customer service track record in hospitality.
• Supervisory or management experience in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-duty during 5pm–10pm, overseeing reception, housekeeping, F&B and night operations.
• Maintain a visible management presence; coach staff and resolve guest concerns.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, licensing regulations and standards.
• Monitor energy use and costs; make cost-conscious decisions without compromising service.
• Communicate across departments to ensure smooth operations and service excellence.

Skills

Health & Safety

First Aid

Customer Service

Hospitality Leadership

Decision Making

Communication

Attention to Detail

Job description

Join our team at Thoresby Hall, part of the Warner Hotels Group. This 221-bedroom hotel features original architecture, a Great Hall with deep armchairs, and overlooks acres of classic parkland.

Warner Hotels are recruiting for a Duty Manager. This vital role for the hotel will be the operational lead on duty during evening hours (5pm–10pm). As the Duty Manager, you will be the face and operational heartbeat of the hotel during your shifts. You will lead from the front, ensuring the smooth running of all departments—including reception, housekeeping, food and beverage, and night operations.

Responsibilities:

Guest Experience and Service Excellence

• Maintain a visible management presence across guest areas and proactively engage with guests; resolve concerns professionally and efficiently.
• Apply appropriate compensation in line with guidelines.
• Monitor bars, restaurants and entertainment areas for consistent service standards.

Health, Safety and Security

• Take responsibility for guest and team safety; attend first‑aid incidents.
• Ensure compliance with fire, health & safety and licensing regulations
• Conduct safety walkarounds (BOH security, perimeter, lighting) - Identify hazards and act immediately.
• Complete structured evening checklist to maintain standards.
• Monitor lighting, heating, ambience, cleanliness and presentation.
• Observe service delivery and coach in‑the‑moment.

Team Leadership and Communication

• Act as escalation point for supervisors.
• Maintain strong cross‑department communication.
• Adapt style to different personalities; lead calmly under pressure.

Financial and Energy Awareness

• Monitor operational efficiency; turn off unnecessary utilities.
• Make cost‑conscious decisions without compromising guest experience.
• Follow guidelines for compensation; protect stock and revenue.

We're looking for you to have this experience or behaviours:

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• First Aid qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Knowledge within the F&B departments to be able to support on shift.
• Excellent customer service track record.
• Strong problem-solving ability.Calm and professional under pressure.
• Confident decision-maker.
• High attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within hospitality.

Why Work for Warner Hotels?

• Free use of gym and leisure facilities
• 60% discounted food onsite
• Pension scheme
• A fantastic opportunity for career development through externally recognised qualifications in addition to in-house training and development (Degrees and Apprenticeship level)
• 28 days annual leave per year (Inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 20% discount at breaks at Warner, Butlins & Haven + additional discounts during your stays for you and your family
• Help @ Hand from Unum - including virtual GP, Physiotherapy support, Mental Health sessions
• Life Assurance
• Free Car Parking onsite
• Family Friendly policies
• Refer a friend scheme
• Aslan: Our Reward & recognition portal includes access to a financial wellbeing platform
• Access to a discounts platform including a points based discount plan to increase your retail discounts
• Access your wages on demand through Aslan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• L&G Care Concierge
• Glow Getters and Long Service Awards

Ready to discover your glow?

Be part of something more than a hotel — where your personality shines and your ideas matter.

At Warner Hotels, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments or flexibility that you may require.

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments while applying, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: [e-mail]