Duty Manager

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Duty Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the hotel’s daily operations, ensuring that all departments work together seamlessly to deliver outstanding guest service. Your leadership and problem-solving skills will be key in providing a positive guest experience and ensuring smooth hotel operations. As a Duty Manager, you’re not just overseeing hotel operations in the absence of the Front Office Manager – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day:

• Manage daily hotel operations: Oversee the overall functioning of the property, including front desk, staffing, room inventory, guest service, and policy compliance
• Delight our guests: Bring an upbeat and friendly attitude to all guest interactions, respond promptly to inquiries, and resolve any issues in a friendly, efficient manner
• Assist across departments: Step in to support operational roles as needed, including bell service or front desk coverage during breaks or high-volume periods
• Monitor the property: Conduct walkthroughs to assess safety, security, and service quality, addressing issues promptly
• Facilitate team knowledge: Provide regular updates and training to ensure the team is well-informed of hotel offerings, services, and local attractions
• Track and improve performance: Monitor guest satisfaction metrics (e.g., Qualtrics, Stay Experience), identify trends, and implement improvements as needed
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

Qualifications

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

In addition, this role requires the following minimum qualifications:

• Proven background in front office or hotel operations, ideally in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong team management skills with the ability to motivate staff and drive service excellence.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills; able to handle complaints and challenges professionally.
• Proficient in hotel PMS and familiar with standard operational procedures.
• Calm under pressure and responsive to changing priorities or schedules.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends, and holidays.