Hotel Night Manager About us Working at Bloc is more than just "working at some hotel." It's being part of a new type of hotel experience where our service and attention to detail ethic is second to none at every step of a guests stay.
About the role As the Night Manager for Bloc Hotel Gatwick you will be passionate about hospitality, well organised and a hands on manager with excellent attention to detail.
You will be responsible for ensuring the department is staffed in accordance with the needs of the business and maintaining the highest levels of team training, auditing and customer service.
You will be highly motivated and adaptable to the rapidly changing demands as well as capable of responding to dynamic priorities and inevitable challenges.
What's in it for you · Competitive salary · Paid day off on your birthday · Two paid days off on your BIG birthdays · Enhanced holiday allowance starting from 31 days, increasing to 33 days and 35 days including Bank Holidays · Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 confidential helpline and u p to four free structured counselling sessions · Hotel Employee Rate global discount scheme · Complimentary hotel accommodation allocation group wide · Generous Friends & Family rates group wide · Stocked canteen · Internal progression opportunities · Subsidised parking · 25% Discounted bus or train travel to/from your home station · Refer a friend incentive · At least four team social events per year Responsibilities include · To be the main principle contact for all guests and ensure the customer experience is second to none, to deal with any complaints or grievances and inform the Reception Manager of the action taken, involving the Cluster General Manager where necessary · To uphold the highest level of attention to detail when overseeing the completion of the night auditing process.
· To balance and bank cash in accordance with the Company Policy · Be able to prepare and generate reports for the Cluster General Manager, Reception Manager and other Senior Members of the Bloc Team · Maintain the security of the hotel during the night and be responsible for the safety of the hotel guests · Manage and maintain administration of all reservations during the night shift.
· Management of the night team, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations, policies and procedures, conducting regular spot checks and 'on the job training' to agreed standards · To conduct regular job chats for the night team in accordance with the company's set policies and procedures · Lead in the on-going recruitment, training, and development of the nights team.
· To assist in the administration of the night team including rotas, time sheets, month end, monitoring the staff timekeeping on a daily basis · To attend all relevant briefing and training sessions.
· To work and promote Health and Safety matters that does not harm or injure one-self or others · To anticipate possible/any probable hazards and notify the Reception Manager · Respond to and resolve guest queries, complaints and issues, involving the Reception Manager and/or the Cluster General Manager if needs be · To maintain adequate levels of related stock at all times completing monthly stock takes and completion of POs/orders.
· Carry out regular Duty Manager shifts where required and attend relevant management meetings as required.
About you We're looking for someone who lives and breathes customer service and thrives on going above and beyond.
You'll also have; Previous experience in a customer facing night role Previous experience managing or supervising a team Able to work a variety of weekdays and weekends Dedicated to detail with an ability to handle multiple tasks at once A positive 'can do' attitude with excellent problem-solving skills Inclusive and collaborative, sharing responsibility and accountability for success