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Hotel Manager - Cape Town and the Winelands (MTY_hm)

Overview

Reference
MTY_hm

Salary
Negotiable depending on experience

Job Location
- South Africa -- City of Cape Town -- Cape Town

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
14 May 2025

Closing date
30 Jun 2025 21:59


We are currently recruiting experienced Hotel Managers for luxury properties in Cape Town and the Winelands. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and have a strong operational and financial background in the 5-star hospitality space, we’d love to hear from you.

Position: Hotel Manager
Locations: Cape Town & Winelands
Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)

What We're Looking For:

  • Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience as a Hotel Manager or similar leadership role in a 5-star or luxury environment
  • Proven ability to manage full hotel operations, front door to back door
  • A guest-first mindset with an unwavering focus on service excellence
  • Strong leadership, team development, and conflict-resolution skills
  • High-level financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
  • Familiarity with hotel management systems (e.g., Opera, Protel, or similar)
  • Willingness to work long hours, including weekends and public holidays

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all aspects of the hotel’s operations, ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day running
  • Lead and motivate department heads and their teams to uphold brand standards and drive service excellence
  • Build and maintain strong guest relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and return rates
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational policies and procedures
  • Monitor and drive financial performance, including revenue targets and cost control
  • Uphold brand reputation and handle guest feedback or complaints with professionalism
  • Maintain consistent communication with ownership and stakeholders
  • Drive quality assurance across all departments, including F&B, Housekeeping, Front Office, and Maintenance
  • Implement strategies to improve efficiency, service delivery, and profitability
  • Foster a culture of accountability, training, and continuous improvement within the team

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  1. Guest satisfaction score (NPS or similar)
  2. Employee engagement and retention rate
  3. Gross Operating Profit (GOP) margins
  4. Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR)
  5. Food & Beverage cost control and profitability
  6. Average response/resolution time for guest complaints
  7. Staff training and development hours completed
  8. Online review ratings (TripAdvisor, Google, Booking.com)
  9. Health & safety compliance audit score
  10. Occupancy and ADR growth vs previous periods

Please indicate which region you are applying for (Cape Town or Winelands).

These are demanding, hands-on roles that requires dedication, flexibility, and stamina. If you're ready to work long hours, weekends, and public holidays as part of a passionate and professional team—this opportunity is for you. Join a group of luxury properties where your leadership will directly impact guest experience and team culture.


Contact information

Michael