Reservations Manager - Manchester

Valor Hospitality; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group is seeking a talented Reservations Manager to oversee revenue for a brand-new 401-key hotel opening in Manchester's Etihad Campus. The ideal candidate will have experience in revenue management in lifestyle or upscale hotels and be ready to contribute to the hotel's pre-opening phase. This position offers exclusive discounts, wellness initiatives, and a dynamic working environment. Join a team that is set to redefine hospitality in a vibrant cultural and entertainment district.

Benefits

Exclusive discounts for employees

Valor team member rates at UK hotels

50% discount when dining at restaurants

Free meals while on duty

Qualifications

• Experience in revenue management within lifestyle or upscale hotels.
• Ability to drive performance through people and systems.
• Ready for the challenges of hotel pre-opening.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue in a new hotel opening in Manchester.
• Collaborate in fast-paced, high-profile environments.
• Provide insight and commercial flair to decisions.

Job description

An extraordinary opportunity for a commercially sharp, strategically minded Reservations Manager to drive revenue in a fantastic hotel opening at the heart of Manchester's Etihad Campus, home to Manchester City Football Club. This brand-new 401-key hotel is set to be a game‑changer in hospitality, seamlessly integrating with one of the most prestigious entertainment and sporting destinations globally. The next evolution of the Etihad Campus will see it become a thriving sports and entertainment district, featuring state‑of‑the‑art training facilities, a world class 60,000 seater stadium, and vibrant leisure spaces including the Co‑op Live arena. It will become a world‑class hub for elite sport, music, and entertainment, attracting visitors from around the world. The new hotel will be at the centre of this dynamic environment, providing an exceptional place for guests, teams, and fans to stay and experience everything the campus has to offer.

Responsibilities

• Has experience in revenue management within lifestyle or upscale hotels
• Brings insight, accuracy, and commercial flair to every decision
• Has led or contributed to a hotel pre-opening (or is ready for the challenge)
• Understands how to drive performance through people and systems
• Thrives in fast‑paced, high‑profile environments where collaboration is key

Benefits

• Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family
• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just 30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well‑fuelled.
• Access to high‑street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer‑a‑friend bonuses, starting at 250.

Health & Wellbeing

A calendar of wellness activities - from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just 5 per month.