Duty Manager (0-hrs, weekends)

Hilton; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Hilton in Rotterdam is seeking a Part-time Manager on Duty to oversee hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager and to deliver memorable guest experiences.

You will manage front desk activities, staffing and room inventory, while ensuring policy compliance and service excellence across departments. Fluent English and strong leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven background in front office or hotel operations, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate staff and drive service excellence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to handle complaints professionally.
• Proficient in hotel PMS and familiar with standard operating procedures.
• Flexible to work weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily hotel operations: front desk, staffing, room inventory, guest service and policy compliance.
• Delight our guests with an upbeat, friendly attitude and timely issue resolution.
• Assist across departments and cover front desk during breaks or high-volume periods.
• Monitor the property for safety, security and service quality; address issues promptly.
• Provide training and updates to ensure the team is informed about offerings and local attractions.
• Track guest satisfaction, identify trends and implement improvements.
• Supervise and develop the team, offering coaching for a positive work environment.

Skills

Front desk operations

Team management

Communication

PMS familiarity

Problem solving

Fluent in English

Job description

Job Identification: 217244

Job Category: Guest Services, Operations, and Front Office

Job Schedule: Part time

Salary: Salary Scale VI

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Manager on Duty , you’re not just overseeing hotel operations in the absence of the General Manager – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Manage daily hotel operations: Oversee the overall functioning of the property, including front desk, staffing, room inventory, guest service, and policy compliance.
• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions, respond promptly to inquiries, and resolve any issues in a friendly, efficient manner.
• Assist across departments: Step in to support operational roles as needed, including bell service or front desk coverage during breaks or high-volume periods.
• Monitor the property: Conduct walkthroughs to assess safety, security, and service quality, addressing issues promptly.
• Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training to ensure the team is well-informed of hotel offerings, services, and local attractions.
• Track and improve performance: Monitor guest satisfaction metrics, identify trends, and implement improvements as needed.
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment.

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Proven background in front office or hotel operations, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate staff and drive service excellence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to handle complaints and challenges professionally.
• Proficient in hotel PMS and familiar with standard operational procedures.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to changing priorities or schedules.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Flexible to work weekends, and holidays.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.