Hotel Manager

Woodford Hotel is a family-owned business offering 10 motel rooms, alongside a busy retail and on-premise hospitality operation with a strong food business. We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Hotel Manager to lead our team and oversee all aspects of the business. This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about quality food, outstanding guest experiences, strong team leadership, and efficient day-to-day operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the hotel team.
• Oversee front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, and maintenance operations.
• Maintain excellent standards of guest service, cleanliness, presentation, and safety.
• Manage staffing, rosters, training, performance, and recruitment.
• Monitor budgets, costs, occupancy, revenue, and operational performance.
• Ensure compliance with licensing, employment, health and safety, and food-hygiene requirements.
• Work closely with suppliers, contractors, and the hotel owners or senior management.
• Identify opportunities to increase bookings, revenue, and customer satisfaction.

About you

• Previous hotel management or senior hospitality experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and performance targets.
• A calm, practical approach in a fast-paced environment.
• High standards of customer service and attention to detail.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays when required.
• Relevant hospitality qualifications are desirable but not essential.

What we offer

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• The opportunity to play a central role in the success of Woodford Hotel.

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