Duty Manager (Nights), Luxury Country Hotel, West Dorset

Job description

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: Up to £40,000 gross p.a. + benefits. Staff accommodation available in nearby Bridport.

Full brief and confidential application via Oplu.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Dorset

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English