Job Ref: DAK1217 Branch: Dakota Eurocentral Location: Dakota Eurocentral, Motherwell Salary/Benefits: Earnings are a gross annual salary of £27,000 Contract type: Permanent Hours: Full Time Shift pattern: Usually shifts will be 10.30pm - 7am, working any 5 evenings out of 7 Hours per week: This role carries a permanent contract with 40 hours per week Posted date: 05/05/2026 Closing date: 07/06/2026
We are seeking a reliable and hard‑working individual to join our Front of House Team in the role of Assistant Night Manager.
Primary Role Responsibilities
* Reporting directly to the Senior Night Manager, support in the leadership of the night’s team as delegated.
* For two–four nights per week, be the senior on duty and in charge of the night shift.
* Deliver one‑on‑one training to new team members and complete their New Start Training Plan; manage workload through the shift and ongoing performance management.
* Carry out reception duties: check guests in and out, support the bar where required, ensure the correct running of the Night Audit, banking, and completion of the Night Cleaning Checklist.
* Apply knowledge of alcohol licensing and ensure compliance with legislation, keep the premises and guests safe and secure, and de‑escalate any security matters.
* As the allocated Duty Manager, oversee the smooth running of the entire hotel during night hours and implement night‑time procedures, ensuring guest safety.
Applicant Requirements
The successful applicant will have/be:
* At least 2 years of experience in a front of house role in a 4* or 5* hotel in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
* A minimum of 4 years of experience in a hotel environment.
* A reliable and dependable individual.
* An enthusiastic individual who promotes a culture of positivity.
* Task‑oriented with great pride in work and attention to detail.
* Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of the business.
* Demonstrated knowledge of the brand and a genuine desire to be part of the team.
What We Offer
In addition to a culture infused with positivity and opportunities for ongoing development, tangible benefits include:
Financial
* Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota.
* Bonuses for recommending a friend to join the team and whenever you are mentioned on Trip Advisor.
* Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of employment.
* Meals on duty and uniforming.
Wellbeing
* Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering free private mental health support, counselling, video GP consultations, private prescription services, and the ability to cash out daily rewards for shopping vouchers.
* Support from in‑house Mental Health Champions.
* Family‑friendly flexible working options.
* Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning, the Walk for Wellbeing, and other causes that matter.
Career Development
* Accredited, certified compliance training at employment.
* Access to a suite of external, certified resources via Learning Management System.
* Supportive continuous professional development culture with annual appraisals and objectives or a Personal Development Plan.
* Opportunities to undertake internal and external training courses, including potential for in‑house Apprenticeships.
Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.
Apply
Please send us your up‑to‑date CV.
Our location: Parkland Ave, Motherwell ML1 4WQ, is just off the M8 motorway in Maxim Business Park at the Eurocentral Junction. We are a 92‑bedroom boutique hotel with a destination bar & grill restaurant and a newly built wedding events space. The location is easily accessible by car, and we offer complimentary parking for both staff and guests. Frequent buses operate the CityLink 900 route, just 20 minutes from Buchanan St Bus Station directly to our hotel.
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