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Duty Manager – Premier Inn (Edinburgh City Centre, Waverley)
📍 Located in: 24 Rose St, Edinburgh EH2 2QA
The Role Join our dream team at Premier Inn as a Duty Manager in the heart of Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley). You’ll lead a reliable, high-performing team to deliver our famous hotel experience—welcoming, safe, and outstanding.
Full-time position, 40 hours per week, with Permanent contract (no zero-hours flexibility) at a competitive rate.
Key Responsibilities
As Duty Manager, you’ll:
- Lead a team with proven retail or prior management experience to ensure smooth hotel operations.
- Oversee health & safety standards, operational excellence, and exceptional guest experience.
- Drive organisational skills, communication, and leadership to deliver consistent, high-quality service.
- Play a pivotal role in shaping a welcoming, inclusive environment for staff and guests alike.
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Why Premier Inn?
We’re committed to inclusivity, career progression, and supporting under-represented groups. Apply whether you’re transitioning from retail, seeking a management career, or from a range of backgrounds.
💡 Perks & Rewards: ✔ Up to £14.36/hour (day shift) ✔ Duty Manager Training + professional development support ✔ Whitbread Benefits Card: 60% off Premier Inn rooms + 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants ✔ Pension & savings schemes: Prize-winning company pension and earn-as-you-save plans ✔ Exclusive discounts: Cinema, travel, shopping, utilities, and more! ✔ Unlimited career path with clear progression within Whitbread.
🚀 Special Offer: Immediate start—no waiting period. All relevant leadership experience recognised.
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Requirements
- Previous leadership or team management experience (preferably in retail or hospitality).
- Proven ability to motivate a team to deliver outstanding guest satisfaction.
- Exceptional communication skills and a strong focus on ** organisational excellence**.
- Commitment to safety, inclusion, and creating a welcoming culture.
New Inclusion Policy
We actively encourage applications from:
- Women, ethnic minorities
- People with disabilities (flexible adjustments available)
- LGBTQIA+ community (lesbian, gay, bi+, trans, non-binary)
- Those planning part-time/flexible work—we support where possible.
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Job Reference: 181452-4492 Advertised: 25 June 2026
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