Night Manager - Front Office

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Department: Night Reception
Location: London, UK
Reports to: Reception Manager / Front of House Manager
Direct Reports: Assistant Night Manager, Night Porters, Night Receptionist
Package: Competitive package, plus service charge

• Competitive compensation package
• Global career opportunities across 350+ hotels
• Hotel discounts for you, your friends &family worldwide
• Health medical cash plan
• Company pension scheme
• Loyalty rewards & refer-a-friend bonus
• 29 days’ holiday including bank holidays
• Unlimited access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform
• Career growth within a global hospitality brand
• High‑street savings through Perks at Work
• Meals on duty

As Night Manager, you will ensure full management supervision of the hotel during night hours, maintaining seamless operations, accurate reporting and exceptional guest service. You will lead the night team, ensuring all procedures, security standards and financial controls are followed, while acting as the senior decision‑maker in the absence of senior management.

• Oversee the hotel during night operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service at all times
• Act as Duty Manager, taking full responsibility for the hotel overnight
• Ensure all night audit reports and system processes are completed accurately and on time Supervise and support the night team, ensuring awareness of occupancy levels, events and operational priorities
• Deliver excellent guest service, handling queries and resolving complaints efficiently
• Support the front desk team to ensure smooth check‑in and check‑out processes
• Maintain a safe and secure environment, ensuring compliance with health & safety, fire and licensing regulations
• Monitor and enforce financial procedures, including credit control, allowances and adjustments
• Ensure effective communication and handover between day and night teams
• Maintain accurate logs of incidents, actions and operational updates

• Experience in Front Office or Night Management within a hotel environment
• Strong knowledge of hotel operations, night audit and Duty Management procedures
• Proven ability to lead and supervise teams effectively
• Strong guest service skills with experience handling complaints and problem-solving
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good understanding of financial controls and reporting processes
• Knowledge of health & safety, fire safety and security procedures
• Confident decision‑maker with the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across departments
• Flexibility to work overnight shifts

At Meliá, our people are the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re stepping into leadership or continuing to grow your expertise, you’ll be part of a culture defined by respect, collaboration, and passion. From our newest talents to our most experienced professionals, we are all Very Inspiring People — and that includes you.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible environment for all. At Meliá, we believe our differences make us stronger and help build a responsible present and a sustainable future.

If you want to be a Very Inspiring Person, apply now and start your journey with Meliá.

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