Assistant Night Manager

Job Ref: DAL5421

Branch: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane

Location: Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, Dublin

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Posted date: 15/07/2026

Closing date: 15/08/2026

Assistant Night Manager

Kickstart your career with us at Dalata Hotel Group! This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in the vibrant hospitality sector. Benefit from Dalata Academy programmes, courses and learning tools that equip you with essential skills and knowledge while also providing exposure to senior team members who can mentor you.

We are committed to promoting from within, so your dedication can lead to exciting internal opportunities. If you are ready to enhance your career and make an impact in a supportive environment, join us at Dalata Hotel Group!

Benefits

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off FB in all properties

€/£60 employee rate on rooms for all Dalata-owned hotels

30% off rate for your Friends Family

Extra AL every year worked (5 days to a maximum of 5 days)

Employee Assistance Programme.

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes

Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)

Development Opportunities through our Dalata Academy- support your career journey

Staff Appreciation Initiatives, fun team-building activities and regular charity events

Your Job:

Assist in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the hotel during night shifts while delivering the highest level of customer service.

Support guest relations by addressing inquiries and resolving any issues that may arise.

Help maintain overall health and safety standards at night, including conducting fire walks, security checks, and performing other relevant health and safety duties such as first aid.

Perform front office duties, including assisting with the night audit report and facilitating guest check-in and check-out processes.

Collaborate with the Night Porters, overseeing their nightly tasks and ensuring they are fulfilled efficiently.

Provide food and beverage service to guests during the night hours.

Support the team in achieving operational goals through mystery audits, customer comment indexes, quality evaluations, and adherence to hotel standards.

Aid in the development of the Night team, preparing them for career advancement opportunities.

Contribute to the strategic operations of the hotel by providing insights and suggestions based on nightly observations and activities.

This position is key in maintaining the hotel's excellence during the night and ensuring a positive experience for all guests.

What You Will Need:

2 -3 years in a similar night or reception role

Excellent knowledge of the hotel business

Previous hospitality experience is essential

Good computer skills and knowledge of Opera is

Knowledge and experience of using the Brilliant electronic front office system

Excellent skills in People leadership and development.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to oversee delegate work to others.

A warm, friendly and approachable personality when dealing with fellow staff and guests.

The ability to work on their initiative, as well as being capable of working as part of a team

About Us

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

At Clayton Hotel Cardiff Lane, we’re always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.

Located in the heart of Dublin, a short stroll from the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and Dublin’s Docklands, it’s a place that has everything from food, culture and entertainment. Make the most of your stay at our Club Vitae Leisure Centre, with one of the largest swimming pools in Dublin city along with a separate kids pool. If you want to explore the area, we’re conveniently located within walking distance of the city centre, and Pearse DART station which connects you across the whole of Dublin.