Oplu is leading the search for a Duty Manager (Nights) to join the management team at a distinguished luxury country hotel and retreat in West Dorset.
This is a hands-on operational leadership role with genuine breadth: Duty Manager site accountability, Finance and Governance, F&B operational support, Guest Relations coverage, Housekeeping set-up, Wellness operations, and lead responsibility for Emergency Action Procedures. On-site, 40 hours per week, with up to 3-4 night shifts per week.
Staff accommodation is available in nearby Bridport for candidates relocating.
The role
– Overnight Duty Manager on-call with primary lead on Emergency Action Procedures
– Competent Person under the property’s Health & Safety Policy
– Late check-ins, early check-outs, wake-up calls, invoicing, payments
– F&B service support including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Housekeeping set-up support and quality control
– Wellness cover as required
– Driving the company car for guest transfers and deliveries
– Financial governance, stock management, invoicing
The brief
– Prior duty management or senior hospitality operations experience at a boutique or luxury property
– APLH (Personal Licence Holder) qualification (or willingness to complete)
– Mews PMS proficiency (strongly preferred)
– First Aid, Fire Marshall, COSHH, Manual Handling
– Full driving licence and own car
– Willingness to work up to 3-4 night shifts per week
– Right to live and work in the UK
Strong advantage: WSET Level 2. Salto access system. Yacht interior or luxury villa background.
Compensation: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Staff accommodation available in nearby Bridport.
Full brief and confidential application via Oplu.
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