Our client in Franschhoek is looking to employ a Hotel Manager.
The Hotel Manager’s role is to continually enhance the operational efficiency and service quality of the Hotel by providing
the management service which creates the platform whereby teams can excel and meet their underlying objectives within
their departments.
You will excel in this role if you are an efficient, solutions driven individual who enjoys a boutique property with a passion
for exceptional service whilst maintaining a high degree of operational delivery and people management.
Main Responsibilities:
• Direct the full operations of the Hotel Team to ensure that the hotel achieves its financial objectives.
• Ensures world-class personalised service is delivered to the guests, in all locations, by affectively directing the Hotel
Teams on all matters impacting the guest experience.
• Operate in conjunction with Sales, Finance, HR and Marketing functions to develop strategy, objectives and action
plans to ensure the hotels efficient and profitable operations.
• Ensure that policies, processes and standards directly affecting the guests ensures their safety and security, together
with the relevant teams and specialists.
• Ensure that guest spaces and facilities are maintained in impeccable and fully functioning conditions.
• In conjunction with HR, support the selection of appropriately competent employees who reflect a high degree of
service orientation, professional charm and who can uphold the company values.
• Support the HR function in acting to address performance short-comings and to reward performance achievement.
• Liaise with partners on day-to-day operations.
• Create an environment that contributes to highly positive employee engagement and commitment to the job.
• Ensure that the Hotel Team know of, understand, comply with and consistently apply relevant quality related standards
policies, processes, rules and procedures.
• Monitor the usage of equipment and consumption of stock whilst minimising waste and preventing breakages.
• Ensure that all legislative provisions regarding financial reporting, manpower management and liquor management are
strictly adhered to.
• Prepare and propose the annual Hotel budget.
• Monitor department attendance and leave balances.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of all F&B processes and procedures.
Skills and Attributes:
• Ability to confidently operate within a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Effective complaint handling.
• Demonstrate exceptional organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exhibit strategic thinking to ensure the hotel operations are improving and innovative.
• Display sound understanding of budgets, P&L and forecasting.
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest standard.
Experience and skills:
• Minimum of 3-5 years Hotel Management experience within a 5* Hotel/Property.
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Hotel Management.
• Advanced computer skills in MS office, including e-mail and internet.
• Experience with Protel PMS advantageous.
• Valid driver's license.
• Fully vaccinated.
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