Develop your career as a Night Manager
Strand Palace – Great Place to Work 2024
Strand Palace is looking for a Night Manager to oversee and enhance all night operations and to ensure that our guests receive personalised outstanding service.
About Strand Palace
Part of London & Regional Hotels, Strand Palace is one of London’s largest independent hotels. We have been welcoming guests from all corners of the UK and worldwide since 1909.
Right in the heart of London, all 788 guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, and bar are refurbished to a modern and contemporary style inspired by the hotel's popular art deco era in the 1920's.
About L+R Hotels
L+R Hotels is a highly motivated, family-owned global hotel investment and management company, committed to delivering excellent hospitality and creating long-term sustainable value. The company owns an extensive portfolio, with approximately 21,500 bedrooms across 90 hotels in the UK, Continental Europe, the US and the Caribbean.
Benefits for Night Manager
Working at Strand Palace has its perks. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- Attractive and competitive salary
- Hotel discounts in rooms, bars and restaurants
- Employee discount rate at hotels worldwide
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch, or dinner on duty
- Opportunities for internal career progression
- Professional training and development opportunities
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Health and wellbeing cash-back plan
- Interest-free season ticket loan
- Up to 33 days holiday per annum
- Free laundry and dry cleaning
- Long service recognition and awards
- Paid volunteering day
- North-bank discount card
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free access to gym
- Employee assistance programme
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily night operation of the hotel to ensure the smooth running of each night shift
- Respond promptly and be responsible for dealing with any emergency/crisis within the hotel at night, acting as the first point of contact for staff, guests, and emergency services as per the Hotel’s emergency procedures
- Ensure all administration and night audit reports are run on all systems and reconciled and completed to the hotel standard, liaising with relevant departments and/or night team where necessary
- Support the night team by ensuring guest satisfaction is delivered and that any guest complaints/issues are dealt with promptly and professional manner
- In conjunction with Security, conduct internal and external night walks of the hotel to maintain good visibility and awareness in all areas of the hotel
- Oversee all cash and accounting procedures during the night shift, ensuring all billings, payments, and cash floats are carried out accurately and comply with the hotel’s cash handling procedures
What We’re Looking For
- Mandatory management experience in hotels or similar industry
- Knowledge of Property based systems ( Opera/ Knowcross) is an advantage
- Passion for delivering exceptional customer service
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Working With Us
Our team is very diverse, from newcomers making their way to the industry to some of the most experienced professionals in London. We promote a strong culture where quality interactions, excellent service, and fun dominate our day-day. We describe ourselves as confident, creative, knowledgeable, agile, and personable. If these traits resonate with your own personality, then Strand Palace is for you.
Sounds interesting? Apply now to join the team.