Assistant Manager – Forest Row, East Sussex Full Time

• Job Title: Assistant Manager – Forest Row, East Sussex
• Location: Forest Row, England, United Kingdom
• Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Overview

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager (with Duty Manager responsibilities) on behalf of one of our clients within the luxury hospitality sector. This role is ideal for a customer-focused professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences while supporting overall hotel operations.

You will play a key role in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across departments, driving service excellence, and supporting commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional guest service and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
• Act as Duty Manager, overseeing daily hotel operations across departments
• Support senior management in driving sales and profitability
• Ensure all departments operate efficiently and within staffing budgets
• Assist with peak service periods across the hotel as needed
• Support compliance with health, fire, and food safety standards
• Represent the business professionally at all times

Candidate Profile

Essential:

• Experience supervising or managing teams in a customer-facing environment
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to act quickly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience in hospitality or hotel environments
• Sales-driven mindset with a track record of performance
• Knowledge of hotel health, fire, and food safety regulations
• Experience working within structured SOPs or brand standards

Skills & Attributes:

• Positive, proactive, and “can-do” attitude
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to build relationships across all levels
• Confidence in giving both positive and constructive feedback

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + service charge (performance-based)
• Career development and accredited training opportunities
• Enhanced holiday entitlement and long-service rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Meals provided during shifts
• Free on-site parking
• Referral bonus scheme
• Recognition and reward programmes
• Discounted stays, spa treatments, and food & beverage (post-probation)
• Uniform provided
• Pension scheme with access to employee discount platforms
• Early wage access and financial wellbeing tools

Work Environment

• Luxury country hotel setting
• Multi-department operational role
• Guest-focused, service-driven culture
• Opportunity to develop within a well-established hospitality group

Additional Information

• Rural location – own transport required
• Full-time role including Duty Manager shifts
• Equal opportunity employer
• Opportunity for long-term career progression within hospitality

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