Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Deputy Hotel Manager in Bathgate to join our team at Premier Inn!
Deputy Hotel Manager – Site / Location – 40 hours Contract - 116 bedrooms
Salary: £24,900 - £28,215 + Benefits
We have a great opportunity to join Premier Inn as Deputy Hotel Manager for our Livingston (Bathgate) 116-bedroom site.
As Deputy Hotel Manager you are a pivotal part of the Hotel Management team. Reporting to the Hotel Manager and deputising in their absence, you’ll be responsible for the successful daily running operation of all departments whilst making sure our guests and team are kept safe, all internal audits successfully passed, and compliance requirements are met.
Working with your Hotel Manager you will drive commercial best practice, maximising revenue opportunities and manage our controllable costs to deliver a strong business performance. With a keen eye for detail, you’ll ensure that brand standards are consistently maintained and utilise guest feedback to increase performance against KPI targets.
Putting our guests first in everything you do, you will display a clear passion for leading, motivating and developing high performing, competent and motivated teams to ensure we deliver exceptional guest experiences in line with company standards to make us the most loved hotel brand.
As a role model who is passionate about exceeding our guests needs and expectations you will be a great communicator who demonstrates passion for our brand by engaging regularly with our guests, and continuously coach the team to deliver their full potential.
Ideally, you’ll have be able to demonstrate your previous or current management experience from hospitality, leisure or retail backgrounds driven by guest service and business results.
What’s in it for me?
- Full induction and training
- Performance related company bonus scheme, Pension Scheme and Share Save Scheme
- Whitbread Privilege Card offering up to 25% in Whitbread Restaurants and up to 50% off Premier Inn Hotels.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
- Perks at Work Discounts through a variety of Retail and Leisure outlets
We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcome your application whatever your background or situation.
Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQ+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans, and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQ+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. We are open to part-time and flexible working and, where possible, will try to support this.
Location: Livingston (Bathgate) Premier Inn, Livingston EH48
Location: Livingston (Bathgate) Premier Inn, Livingston EH48
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £24,900.00-£28,215.00 per year
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager roles across Premier Inn's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,900 - £28,215 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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