Job Ref: KGH12035
Branch: Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury
Location: Holiday Inn Express Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Salary/Benefits: £13.71 per hour plus benefits and monthly service charge
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: Variable includes evenings, weekends and holidays
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 22/07/2026
Closing date: 14/08/2026
As Guest Service Manager, you’ll inspire a multiskilled team delivering across all guest-facing areas of the hotel. Alongside supporting guests at check-in, serving food and drink and keeping the hotel running smoothly, you’ll take specific responsibility for food production standards.
This isn’t a chef role. As a select-service hotel, our Guest Service team prepares and serves our simple Holiday Inn Express menu. You’ll make sure every team member has the training, confidence and accountability to prepare each item safely, consistently and to specification.
This role reports directly to the Hotel Manager.
What you’ll do
- Lead, coach and inspire a multiskilled Guest Service team across Front Office and Food Beverage.
- Take ownership of food production standards, food safety, food hygiene and cleanliness.
- Train and support every team member to prepare and present all menu items safely and to specification.
- Hold the team accountable for consistently following food hygiene procedures and maintaining excellent standards.
- Complete food stock takes and place orders based on business forecasts.
- Monitor stock usage and waste, taking action to control costs and improve performance.
- Drive service excellence across every guest interaction, from check-in to dining.
- Handle guest feedback and resolve issues quickly, turning challenges into positive outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with safety, security and operational standards across the hotel.
- Monitor performance against KPIs, identifying sales opportunities while managing costs and resources effectively.
- Partner with the wider hotel team to keep operations running smoothly and deliver seamless guest experiences.
Full details of the role will be discussed with shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more before applying, please contact our resourcing team at [email protected].
What we’re looking for
- Experience in a senior or supervisory guest service, food and beverage or kitchen role.
- A good understanding of food safety, food hygiene and cleanliness standards.
- Experience training and holding team members accountable for consistent operational standards.
- Confidence managing food stock, ordering and waste.
- Strong leadership and communication skills. You inspire and motivate but aren’t afraid to have tough conversations when needed.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to support across all areas of the Guest Service operation.
- Motivation to broaden your operational experience and take the next step towards an Operations or Hotel Manager role.
What’s in it for you
Our rewards package includes:
- Career development through fully funded apprenticeships and our internal development programme.
- Discounts on hotel stays and a variety of major retailers, restaurants and days out.
- Free use of our gyms, pools, and leisure facilities.
- 24/7 access to wellbeing, financial, and legal support.
Next steps
If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to meet the Hotel Manager for an in-person interview.
We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.
At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [email protected] - we’re here to support you.
Who are Kew Green Hotels?
Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.
Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.
Set 4-minute walk from the nearest bus stop, this low-rise hotel is also 2.3 miles from Shrewsbury Cathedral and 4.5 miles from Shrewsbury Castle.
