Hotel Manager - Basildon

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced hotel manager to lead our team and ensure the smooth running of our hotel. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all hotel operations, managing department heads and staff, and delivering an exceptional guest experience at the Holiday Inn Basildon Hotel. This is a dual-site role that would also involve resonsability to oversee the Holiday Inn Brentwood Hotel.,

• Overseeing all hotel operations including front desk, housekeeping, food and beverage, and maintenance
• Managing and developing department heads and staff to ensure efficient and effective operations
• Maximizing revenue streams and controlling costs to meet financial goals
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements and regulations
• Developing and implementing strategies to improve guest experience and satisfaction
• Handling guest complaints and ensuring prompt resolution
• Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including vendors, suppliers, and community members
• Participating in the development and implementation of hotel policies and procedures
• Developing and implementing crisis management plans and protocols, We are committed to ensuring that all our guests have a memorable experience during their stay with us, and we strive to provide the highest levels of service and hospitality.
  
  Enjoys leading people and operations, not just managing tasks
• Thrives in a role with accountability, autonomy and responsibility
• Has strong commercial awareness alongside genuine care for guest experience
• Is calm and confident under pressure and able to make clear decisions when it matters most
• Takes pride in building capable teams and developing future leaders
• Understands the importance of structure, consistency and standards in a successful hotel operation
• Finds purpose in creating environments where both guests and teams feel safe, valued and well supported
If you're a confident hotel leader who enjoys balancing people, performance and standards - and wants to make a visible impact on both guest experience and team culture - this role offers challenge, purpose and progression.

The Holiday Inn Basildon is an exceptional hotel located opposite Festival Park, providing a perfect setting for conferences, meetings, weddings, events, and leisure guests. With 148 comfortable bedrooms available, guests can enjoy a delightful stay. The hotel offers a range of dining options to cater to all tastes. You will also be responsbile for overseeing our sister property at the Holiday Inn Brentwood Hotel., Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.


• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking