Deputy hotel manager pay in Edinburgh April 2026

Hotel managers have the job of running a hotel.

Some hotels have assistant hotel manager (AHM) roles too. They can also be called deputy hotel managers.

You may be working behind the front desk, in an office and around the hotel.

This type of job may involve:

• Forecasting, setting and managing budgets and targets
• Arranging the correct licensing for the hotel
• Being in charge of health and safety, repairs and security
• Organising marketing for the hotel
• Working on large corporate events and conferences
• Recruiting, managing and training staff
• Dealing with customer complaints and feedback

Especially when hosting events, you may have to work late nights, on weekends and bank holidays.

If you want to apply for a hotel manager job, you might need the following:

• A university degree, a relevant apprenticeship or a graduate training scheme
• Hotel experience and training
• Managerial experience
• The right to work in the UK