
Guest Service Manager Night
- London
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends & family
- An additional days leave for your birthday
- Enhanced Maternity, adoption & shared parental leave
- Course Sponsorship
- 30% F&B discount at RBH hotels
- Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)
- Flexible working arrangements
- Wagestream - choose how and when you get paid
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Social and wellness events and activities all year round
- Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year
- Welcome late-arriving guests with a friendly smile and help them settle in, handling check-ins, check-outs, and everything in between.
- Handle night audits and end-of-day reports, keeping things organised and ready for the morning crew.
- Be the go-to for any guest requests during the night, whether it’s room service or an extra pillow, bringing comfort even in the wee hours.
- Keep the lobby and public areas tidy and welcoming, setting up the hotel for a fresh start each morning.
- Train and mentor, the guest service team, Foster a positive, empowered, and collaborative work culture with regular coaching and performance support.
- Oversee the guest service team on duty, including system opening/closing, accurate billing, and maintaining guest records. Ensure processes are efficient, professional, and aligned with IHG - Holiday Inn Express and brand standards. Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed in line with financial standards.
- Strong organisation skills, consensus building skills, effective conflict management skills and affective change management skills
- Act as a brand ambassador by embodying the HIEX style, promote IHG One Reward membership and engage guests with a personalized, energetic approach.
- Motivate the Guest Service Assistans to meet upselling targets by offering room upgrades and additional services.
- Ensure front desk operations meet safety protocols, lead emergency procedures when required, and uphold a secure environment for guests and staff.
- Support on day-to-day shift activities, including breakfast setup.
- Guide and support team members through coaching and on-the-job training, ensuring high service standards and professional development.
- Proactively respond to guest feedback and handle any issues with confidence, ensuring every experience is memorable for the right reasons.
- Manage inventory and stock levels across F&B outlets.
- Maintain cleanliness and safety standards throughout all service areas in line with health, safety, and IHG brand compliance.
- Ensure health & safety standards are strictly followed during the night.
- Monitor guest feedback and make improvements to enhance the offering.
- Go the extra mile for special requests, adding that extra touch to make guests’ stays memorable.
- Coordinate with the early morning team to hand off a seamless shift, so everyone’s ready to take on the day.
- A natural night owl who’s comfortable working through the late hours.
- Friendly and welcoming, ready to offer service with a smile—even at 3 a.m.
- Good with numbers and detail-oriented, especially when handling nightly audits and reports.
- Reliable and calm under pressure, able to manage guest needs and unexpected situations.
- Team player who can work independently, setting the stage for a smooth start in the morning.
- High energy and adaptability, thriving in the quiet but active world of night shifts.