Hotel - Duty Manager

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Team:
Hotels
Location:
Corby, United Kingdom
Hotels

Duty Manager – Corby Premier Inn

 

This isn’t a desk job.

You’ll spend your shift helping guests, leading your team and keeping the hotel running smoothly.

One moment you might be helping reception with a guest query. The next, you could be supporting housekeeping, checking rooms, helping during a busy breakfast service or briefing the team before the next rush.

If you enjoy leading from the front, solving problems and making things happen, this could be your next step.

And if you’d like to become a Hotel Manager one day, this is a brilliant place to start.

 

Pay, hours and location

Pay: Up to £13.86 per hour

Contract: Fixed-term until 31/01/2027 – we don’t do zero-hours contracts.

Hours: 32 guaranteed hours per week.

Location: Corby Premier Inn - Southern Gateway Business Park, 1 Little Colliers Field, Oakley Hay, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN18 9EZ

Shifts: Includes evenings, weekends and busy guest periods.

A conditional sale of the restaurant site has been agreed and this role may be in scope to TUPE transfer to Common Table Group.

 

As Duty Manager, you’ll help lead the hotel during your shift. You’ll work across reception, housekeeping and the restaurant to make sure our guests have a great stay and your team has everything they need. You’ll:

  • Lead shifts across the hotel and deliver clear pre-shift briefings
  • Support and coach team members throughout the day
  • Help guests with questions and sort out problems
  • Jump in to support different teams, from reception to the restaurant
  • Spot issues early and put them right
  • Help keep guests safe and the hotel running the way it should
  • Work closely with the Hotel Manager and wider leadership team

This isn’t a role where you stand back and supervise.

You’ll be out on the floor, helping your team wherever you’re needed.

 

You don’t need hotel experience

Some of our best Duty Managers joined us from retail, supermarkets, restaurants, pubs, leisure, healthcare and customer service.

If you’ve led people before, we can teach you the hotel.

You may have worked as a:

  • Team Leader
  • Supervisor
  • Shift Manager
  • Assistant Manager

Any role where you’ve been responsible for leading people in a busy customer-facing environment would suit us.

What matters most is that you’re confident making decisions, enjoy helping people and stay calm when things get busy.

 

Why join Premier Inn?

We’re proud to be the UK’s biggest hotel brand, but it’s our people that make the difference.

As a Duty Manager, you’ll learn how an entire hotel operates – not just one department.

You’ll work alongside experienced managers, build your leadership skills and gain experience that can help you progress into a Hotel Manager role.

If you’re ambitious, we’ll help you keep moving.

 

What you’ll get

  • Fixed-term contract with guaranteed hours
  • Full training and support from day one
  • A clear career path with real opportunities to progress
  • Whitbread Benefits Card – up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms
  • Company pension and Save As You Earn scheme
  • Discounts on shopping, travel, cinema, supermarkets and more

 

Is this role right for you?

If you:

  • Like being busy and working with people
  • Enjoy leading by example
  • Stay calm under pressure
  • Take ownership instead of waiting to be asked
  • Want a role where every day is different…

…then we’d love to hear from you.

 

Apply today and start building a career that never stops.

Why join us?

What's Inn it for you?

Diversity & Inclusion

We have a place for you

We give everyone the opportunity to grow, develop and be their best. No barriers to entry, no limits to ambition. We're committed to being for everyone – so that means creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and different perspectives are valued.

Benefits

We look after our people

Enjoy the perks and rewards that working for the UK’s number 1 hotel brand can bring. From money off hotel stays and restaurant visits to celebrating your milestones here. 

Development

We build careers

We’re powered by brilliant people, smart ideas and a business with the track record to make it happen for you. Get the most from your career as part of a growing business that creates opportunity at whatever stage you're at. 

CSR

We’re a Force for Good

Underpinning everything we do is our sustainability programme 'Force For Good'. From charity fundraising to eliminating single-use plastics we're helping to make a positive impact on the communities we serve and the wider world.

How to apply

How to apply

  • 1. Apply Online

    Found a role you love? Great, just apply online! If you don’t already have a profile, you’ll create one as part of your application. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview by email with all the details you need

  • 2. Come to Your Interview

    This is your chance to meet us and for us to meet the real you! Top tips: • What to wear: Smart-casual with comfy shoes (you may be on your feet). Be yourself, tattoos and piercings are welcome. • Before you arrive: Double-check your interview location, as we have several sites. • What to bring: Your right to work documents and National Insurance number. • Can’t make it? No problem, just let us know as early as possible and we’ll try to rearrange.

  • 3. Job Preview

    For housekeeping or kitchen roles, you’ll spend around 30 minutes trying out the job on the day – so you can see what it’s really like. You’ll also have time to ask us any questions. We’ll let you know the outcome of your interview afterwards.

  • 4. Employment Checks

    If you’re successful, we’ll complete the necessary employment checks. This includes verifying your Right to Work in the UK, which may happen at different stages depending on the role.

  • 5. Welcome to the Team!

    Once everything is complete, it’s time to welcome you to the hotel team. We’ll guide you through your first steps and make sure you feel supported from day one.

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