Assistant Lounge Manager, The Grand Hotel, Eastbourne

Salary/Benefits Competitive salary, plus share of service charge*

Contract type Permanent

Hours Full Time

Hours per week40

Closing date17/04/2026

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the shift including serving our well-renowned Afternoon Tea and overseeing Room Service.

Key duties include:

  • Assist in the absence of the Lounge Manager
  • Lead and motivate the team to ensure that all daily duties are carried out
  • Meeting and greeting guests, controlling the seating plan and taking orders in the lounge and room service.
  • Conduct team briefings and organise the team for daily business
  • To assist in training of team members
  • To be able to liaise with the kitchen team and other departments to ensure all information is communicated
  • To provide the utmost in five-star service for our guests

This role is a full-time position, working 40hrs per week five days over seven, which will include evenings, weekends, bank holidays so flexibility is required.

Key skills for this role include:

  • Possess a welcoming personality to make the Grand Hotel an experience to remember
  • Have excellent English language skills, verbal and written.
  • Ability to multi task and remain calm under pressure
  • Physically fit as lifting and carrying is required
  • Previous supervisory experience desired
  • Would suit someone who has experience of working in Restaurant or Lounge.

Apply to: careers.elitehotels.co.uk/

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