Duty Manager (Nights), Luxury Country Hotel, West Dorset in Bridport

Oplu is leading the search for a Duty Manager (Nights) to join the management team at a distinguished luxury country hotel and retreat in West Dorset.

This is a hands‑on operational leadership role with genuine breadth: Duty Manager site accountability, Finance and Governance, F&B operational support, Guest Relations coverage, Housekeeping set‑up, Wellness operations, and lead responsibility for Emergency Action Procedures. On‑site, 40 hours per week, with up to 3‑4 night shifts per week.

Staff accommodation is available in nearby Bridport for candidates relocating.

Role

• Overnight Duty Manager on‑call with primary lead on Emergency Action Procedures
• Competent Person under the property's Health & Safety Policy
• Late check‑ins, early check‑outs, wake‑up calls, invoicing, payments
• F&B service support including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Housekeeping set‑up support and quality control
• Wellness cover as required
• Driving the company car for guest transfers and deliveries
• Financial governance, stock management, invoicing

Brief

• Prior duty management or senior hospitality operations experience at a boutique or luxury property
• APLH (Personal Licence Holder) qualification (or willingness to complete)
• Mews PMS proficiency (strongly preferred)
• First Aid, Fire Marshall, COSHH, Manual Handling
• Full driving licence and own car
• Willingness to work up to 3‑4 night shifts per week
• Right to live and work in the UK

Strong advantage

• WSET Level 2
• Salto access system
• Yacht interior or luxury villa background

Compensation

£30,000‑£35,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Staff accommodation available in nearby Bridport.