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Villa Manager
(LGJ_VM)
Overview
Reference
LGJ_VM
Salary
Salary will be based on Experience
Job Location
- South Africa -- Cape Winelands District -- Stellenbosch
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
10 July 2025
Closing date
14 Aug 2025 21:59
MANAGER OF HOSPITALITY PORTFOLIO
FINANCIAL
- Review past financials to identify areas for improvement.
- Prepare and manage budgets for the villas, wine events and functions.
- Increase the bookings (new and repeat) through agent engagement. Organise and host site visits.
- Link the villa guests to the winery.
- Review GP and prepare a monthly report of guest profitability, so we can establish which guests to focus on.
CUSTOMERS: Multi-generational families and corporate teams
- Ensure clear guest communication, prior to, during and post stay for accommodation, functions and wine sales.
- Manage the social & digital media and PR, aligned to the Brand identity. Review quarterly with the business owners.
- Develop the corporate market and focus on family’s life celebration journeys.
- Develop repeat business through relationships with guests, to encourage multiple stays.
- Develop the relationship with selected Online Travel Agencies and top 5 agencies.
- Implement and refine crafted experiences as designed by the business owners.
RESOURCES
- Develop the villa team, including recruiting, training and implementing discipline to ensure high performance is consistent.
- Manage a black book of service providers, including chefs, event co-ordinators etc.
- Manage the team of selected agents, including wedding planners.
- Manage trade exchanges so that the cost/value is balanced and makes business sense.
PROCESSES
- Manage the maintenance/upgrading of the property, in agreement with the owners.
- Manage the processes to ensure consistent service that offers crafted experiences that optimise the guest stay.
- Develop and manage the daily, weekly and monthly quality checklists.
- Arrange online shopping and review costs after each guest check-out.
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