Location
London

Hours
Overnight shifts

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
Opening in late 2026, Delano London brings the spirit and celebrated heritage of the iconic Delano Miami Beach to London, reimagined for a new generation. Set overlooking Kensington Gardens, the hotel will feature 67 rooms and suites, Lana Lusa, the legendary Rose Bar and Rose Lounge, alongside The Source wellness offering. Delano is a place where personality, creativity and genuine connection come together. We value curiosity, individuality and a sense of fun, creating an environment where our people can be themselves while delivering thoughtful, intuitive and genuinely warm hospitality. Delano London is part of Ennismore, a global collective of entrepreneurial, founder-built brands rooted in creativity, culture and community, and a joint venture with Accor. Joining Delano London means being part of something from the very beginning. It is an opportunity to help shape the next chapter of an iconic brand, work alongside an ambitious and creative team and play a part in creating a hotel that feels distinctly Delano from day one.

Under the general direction of the Director of Rooms, the Overnight Front Office Manager acts as the leader on duty during overnight hours. This role is responsible for overseeing all front desk operations, ensuring smooth guest arrivals and departures, resolving guest issues, and maintaining a strong presence throughout the property. The position also manages the night audit process, monitors safety and security protocols, and coordinates with departments such as Housekeeping, Engineering, and Security to address any overnight operational needs. Additionally, the Overnight Manager ensures accurate reporting, supervises the overnight team, and prepares the front office for a seamless transition into the next day’s operations, providing leadership and decision-making in the absence of daytime executive management.

Your Key Responsibilities
Oversee all front desk operations during the overnight shift, ensuring smooth and efficient service.
Supervise guest service agents and ensure accurate completion of nightly financial reports and system rollovers.
Conduct property walks throughout the night to monitor cleanliness, safety, and operational readiness.
Act as the primary point of contact for all departments overnight, ensuring smooth interdepartmental communication and coordination.
Handle guest check-ins, check-outs, room changes, and special requests in a timely and professional manner.
Resolve guest complaints or incidents promptly.
Monitor lobby activity to ensure guest safety and maintain a welcoming, secure environment.
Communicate significant overnight events or issues to the morning management team through detailed shift reports.
Ensure all front office procedures and brand standards are consistently followed.
Coordinate with Housekeeping for early arrivals, room readiness, and status updates.
Respond to emergency situations (e.g., fire alarms, medical incidents, power outages) in accordance with hotel protocols.
Maintain communication with Engineering for urgent overnight maintenance concerns.
Reconcile discrepancies in guest folios and room inventory in collaboration with guest service agents.
Prepare the front desk and lobby area for a seamless transition to the morning shift.
Train, support, and supervise overnight front desk team members to ensure high service standards.
Manage room availability, walk-ins, cancellations, and no-shows effectively.
Enforce hotel safety and security procedures consistently throughout the night.
Perform administrative duties such as logging incidents, maintaining the lost & found, and updating guest preferences.
Maintain confidentiality of all guest and hotel information.
We recognize we are in the hospitality industry and that may require us to provide lateral service. We will on occasion call for each individual in the team to, on a routine basis perform various related tasks as needed in the spirit of providing exceptional guest service.

Experience
Ability to perform and oversee nightly audit functions including balancing daily revenue and posting corrections.
Skilled in handling guest complaints professionally and diplomatically during minimal staffing hours.
Strong knowledge of hotel operations including Front Desk, Concierge, Bell, Guest Services and solid knowledge of front desk protocol and experience working with high profile guests.
Experience working with property management systems such as Opera and SynXis.
Working knowledge of labor laws, occupational safety and health.
Working knowledge of basic safety, security, data protection and emergency procedures in a hotel setting.

About you
Comfortable working independently and making critical decisions without upper management onsite.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Must be able to stand or walk a minimum eight-hour shift.
Observant and quick to respond to various situations while multitasking and handling stressful situations.
Physically able to twist, tow (push or pull), reach, bend, climb and carry objects as necessary.
Additional language ability preferred.
All team members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance.
Specific department uniform guidelines and/or required articles of clothing will be explained by your supervisor.

Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent education required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.