Front Office Manager

Job Ref: DAL6083Branch: Clayton Hotel City of LondonLocation: Clayton Hotel City of London, LondonSalary/Benefits: Competitive SalaryContract type: PermanentHours: Full TimeHours per week: 40Posted date: 21/09/2026Closing date: 02/11/2026 Front Office Manager

Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced leader who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.

In this role, you will enjoy the unique opportunity to shape the culture and success of your team and contribute to the strategy of this hotel. If you are looking for the next opportunity or to move in your career in a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.

As Front Office Manager, you will report to the Operations Manager/Hotel Manager and ultimately Cluster General Manager. You will guide and manage hotel operations effectively, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, strategic growth, and high\-performance standards while fostering a positive work environment.

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty


• 50% Off FB in all properties


• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels


• 30% Off Friends Family rate


• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (1 additional holiday day per year of service \- up to a maximum of 5 additional days)


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes


• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)


• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey


• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events


• Performance\-related bonus plan

• Total Operations Management: Assume full responsibility for the 24/7 operations of both the daytime front office and night teams, including running Duty Manager (DM) shifts and arranging shift coverage during night management absences.


• Guest Satisfaction: Proactively analyze guest feedback data to identify trends and implement service changes that drive satisfaction scores.


• Operational Urgency: Maintain a fast\-paced environment, resolving guest complaints and room readiness issues with speed and efficiency.


• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and schedule all front desk and night staff to ensure consistent service standards.


• Revenue Management: Drive upselling initiatives and monitor front office financial performance.

• Leadership Experience: Proven management background in a London hotel, overseeing both daytime front\-of\-house operations and night teams, alongside experience running DM shifts.


• Problem\-Solving Mindset: A strong sense of urgency and a results\-driven approach to tackling operational bottlenecks.


• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with property management systems like Opera and standard FO and night procedures.

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring *the heart of hospitality* to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

At Clayton Hotel City of London, everything we do is a little more personal.

Whether that’s getting to know you a little more or in the small gestures that make your stay that bit more memorable. We’re always dedicated to experiences that are all about you. Located on New Drum Street, a short stroll from The Tower of London, Borough Market and the city itself, it’s a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. If you want to see even more of the area, we’re conveniently located right beside Aldgate East Underground Station and just a short walk from other tube lines, connecting you across the city.

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