On-call and Call-Out

On-call rotas will be developed and used where there is a need to ensure that key services are appropriately supported outside of core working hours

On-call

You are on-call when, as part of an established arrangement expressly approved by the General/Hotel Manager/ Director, you are available outside of core service hours to work as required and to physically attend the property if the matter cannot be dealt with remotely.

Call-out

Whilst on call, you may be required to respond to a situation either remotely or by attending the workplace, depending on the nature of the work.

Payment

Call-out payments will be paid to you through payroll.

Call-out hours will be paid when you have actually undertaken call-out duties, unless a different arrangement is expressly specified in your contract of employment.

Claims for a call-out should be submitted via the on-site T&A machine and submitted to the Business Experience Manager/ Area General Manager/ Director for authorisation.

Your Responsibilities

If you are on-call or called out, you must:

  • Be contactable by telephone and email;

  • Respond to communication within 15 minutes;

  • Remain fit and capable to carry out your duties;

  • Be able to attend the property within 30 minutes, if the matter cannot be dealt with remotely;

  • Operate within the policies of the property at all times;

  • Keep the General/Hotel/Duty Manager/ Director informed and updated of progress if dealing with an issue;

  • Escalate key decision points to the shift Duty Manager as appropriate;

  • Keep the rota organiser informed of any changes to contact details, booked annual leave or any other circumstances preventing you from carrying out on-call duties.

It is not necessary for you to remain at home whilst on-call subject to the above.