Department manager Work, Jobs in Reading (with Salaries)

Duty Manager
Stoke Park Ltd —Slough
- Up to £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hotel
- Supervising experience
- Human resources
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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11d
Transport Manager
John George —Reading
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
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3d
Training Manager – Learning and Development
Triple S Limited —Heathrow
- From £49,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- Education
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Stores Manager
Spire Healthcare —Reading
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Hospital experience
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quality Improvement Lead / Manager
Leonardo UK Ltd —Reading
- £60,000 - £88,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Analysis skills
- Business
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Centre Manager - Primrose Lodge
UK Addiction Treatment Centres —Guildford
- £45,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Management
- Microsoft Office
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Production Manager
TechPoint —Basingstoke
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Assembly
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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Contracts Manager
Maydencroft Limited —Windsor
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- Project management
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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12d
Events Manager
Pennyhill Park Hotel & Spa —Bagshot
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Hotel
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
11d
General Services Manager
Sodexo —Wallingford
- £47,000 - £49,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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9d
Senior Logistics Operations Manager
PTS Solid Logistics Ltd —Reading
- £52,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
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4d
Facilities Manager
OCS Group —Reading
- Day shift
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Computer skills
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Department Manager
World Duty Free Group —Heathrow
- 12 hour shift
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Customer Relations Manager
Hamberley Care Homes —Oxford
- £73,500 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Hotel
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Front of House Manager (Maternity Cover)
ST James Facilities —Reading
- £50,000 - £52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
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Senior Healthcare Global Product Manager Ostomy
Hollister Europe Limited —Winnersh
- £51,282 - £80,585 a year
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Marketing
- English
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Service Manager/Receptionist
Keith Gotts Independent Land-Rover specialists —Alton
- £30,000 - £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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9d
Customer Support Advisor
Twofold Limited —Reading
- Up to £25,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- Driving
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13d
Logistics Manager
LG Courier Service Ltd —Basingstoke
- £36,000 - £42,000 a year
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
Quick apply
12d
Business Administration Manager
Signature Senior Lifestyle —Ascot
- £34,650 - £42,350 a year
- Weekend availability
- Maintenance
- IT
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme

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Duty Manager

Stoke Park Ltd
Slough

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time | Fixed term contract
Up to £52,000 a year
11 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Supervising experience
Human resources
Guest services
Leadership
Hotel experience

Full job description

Job Overview:

The Duty Manager is responsible for overseeing the hotel’s day-to-day operations during assigned shifts, acting as the senior operational presence on property. Reporting to the Front Office Manager, the role ensures seamless guest experience delivery, operational efficiency, and effective interdepartmental coordination in line with Stoke Park’s five-star luxury standards.

The Duty Manager serves as a key point of escalation for guests and departments, managing service recovery, operational challenges, and team leadership across Front Office and wider hotel operations. They represent hotel management on shift, ensuring standards, safety, and service excellence are consistently upheld.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Service Excellence

Act as the senior point of contact for guests during assigned shifts, ensuring a warm, professional, and personalised experience.
Proactively monitor guest journey touchpoints (arrival, stay, departure) and intervene to enhance satisfaction and resolve concerns.
Manage guest feedback, complaints, and service recovery efficiently and empathetically, ensuring brand reputation and guest loyalty.
Maintain a highly visible presence in the lobby and guest-facing areas during peak periods.

Operational Management

Oversee the smooth running of daily hotel operations, with particular focus on Front Office, Concierge, Porters, Valet, and Guest Services.
Ensure effective communication and coordination between departments including Housekeeping, Engineering, Spa, F&B, and Security.
Support room allocation decisions, upgrades, VIP arrangements, and late check-outs in line with operational priorities.
Monitor occupancy levels, arrivals, departures, and special events to ensure operational readiness.
Deputise for the Front Office Manager when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and standards.

Team Leadership & Support

Supervise Front Office Supervisors and Assistants on shift, providing guidance, direction, and support.
Lead by example, reinforcing Stoke Park’s culture, grooming standards, and service ethos.
Deliver shift briefings and ensure clear communication of priorities, guest expectations, and operational updates.
Support training, coaching, and performance management at operational level, escalating issues to the FOM where appropriate.

Revenue Protection & Compliance

Ensure accurate handling of guest accounts, billing instructions, cash, and deposits in line with procedures.
Protect room and ancillary revenue through operational diligence and guest engagement.
Support night audit handovers and ensure any discrepancies or incidents are communicated appropriately.
Ensure GDPR compliance and confidentiality of all guest information.

Health, Safety & Security

Act as the responsible manager on duty for health & safety, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
Respond effectively to incidents, emergencies, or security concerns, following company protocols.
Ensure all team members on shift adhere to safety, security, and evacuation procedures.

General Responsibilities

Adhere at all times to Stoke Park policies and procedures, including those relating to health & safety, security, fire, first aid, and emergency response.
Ensure compliance with the Employee Handbook and all departmental standards and notices.
Be flexible to cover duty management requirements across different operational areas as required by the business.
Undertake any other reasonable duties in line with the responsibilities of the role as directed by the Front Office Manager or senior management.

Notes:

This job description outlines the key responsibilities, objectives and scope of the role as it currently stands. It is not an exhaustive list, and the postholder may be required to carry out other duties as reasonably required, including duties of a similar or related nature, in line with the needs of the business.

Hours/Week: 48 Hours – May include weekend and bank holidays.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Pay: Up to £52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

Slough SL2 4PG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

5‑star luxury hotel: 5 years (required)

Work Location: In person

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