SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client in the hospitality industry is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Management Couple to take full responsibility for the day-to-day
operations of the hotel and property. This is a hands-on, live-in role suited to a couple who have
hospitality management experience.
In this pivotal role, the successful incumbent will be responsible for the overall management and leadership of the hotel, campsite, and all facilities as well as overseeing the full range of finance functions within their entities, including accounting, tax, and treasury.
Location: Former Transkei
Job type: On Site – accommodation provided
Duties and Responsibilities
- Overall management and leadership of the hotel, campsite, and all facilities
- Front office and guest relations
- Ensuring consistent guest satisfaction
- Food & Beverage operations
- Financial management: Stock control, budgeting, reporting, payroll, supplier negotiations
- Staff management across all departments (Kitchen, Front Office, Maintenance, Housekeeping and Security)
- Training, rostering and conflict resolution
- Budgeting, financial controls, cost-saving initiatives and stock management
- Operational oversight of housekeeping and front of house
- Property and grounds maintenance,
- Upholding health and safety standards and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Regular reporting to Shareholders and Head Office on operations, finances and performance
Minimum Requirements
- Matric or equivalent
- Post graduate qualification advantageous
- Valid driver’s license
- Minimum of 5 years’ hospitality management experience (preferably in
- a resort environment)
- Strong financial acumen (budgeting, reporting and stock control)
- Comfortable living in a remote location
- Experience with hospitality related computer systems, in particular APEX
- and NIGHTSBRIDGE and OTA’s
- A foreign language such as Dutch, German and/or Xhosa would be an advantage
Skills Required
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Planning skills & Accuracy
- Problem solving & analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Innovative Marketing and Promotions
Should you meet the above criteria, we invite you to apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful
