Tourism/Hospitality - Tourism/Hospitality Management Western Cape FULL TIME R1,00 - R2,00 (PER MONTH) Job Summary Lead the guest experience from the front Are you a passionate hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences? Our client is looking for an experienced Assistant Front Office Manager to take the lead in overseeing daily Front Office operations, ensuring seamless service, high-performing teams, and smooth coordination across the hotel. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident and service-driven hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys leading people, and takes pride in operational excellence. Please apply directly or send your CV to Your key responsibilities Front Office Operations * Overseeing all Front Office staff and daily operational activities * Ensuring smooth and efficient front desk, luggage services, and guest registration processes * Managing room availability, occupancy, and room allocations in collaboration with Housekeeping * Ensuring personalised and consistently high levels of guest service * Acting as a central communication point between Front Office and other hotel departments * Providing operational support to Heads of Department * Managing Front Office administration, reporting, and documentation Guest Experience * Handling guest enquiries, complaints, and requests promptly and professionally * Building positive guest relationships and ensuring individual needs are addressed * Monitoring and maintaining high service standards to maximise guest satisfaction * Identifying opportunities to enhance the overall guest experience Leadership and Team Management * Leading, motivating, and managing a team of approximately 20 employees * Coordinating staff schedules, shift rosters, and resource allocation * Conducting performance management and supporting staff development initiatives * Fostering a positive, professional, and service-focused team environment Financial and Operational Control * Monitoring cash handling, floats, and staff refunds * Ensuring compliance with departmental procedures, policies, and operational standards * Monitoring Front Office systems and processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency * Collaborating with Security to maintain a safe and secure environment Systems and Administration…
Western Cape is an important market for jobs and professional roles in South Africa. The Western Cape mixes tourism, agriculture, tech, and creative industries with strong municipal and NGO hiring. Cape Town roles often attract national applicants, so local availability can be an advantage. Hospitality, wine and agriculture, software, design, and green-energy projects are common. Seasonal hiring spikes around summer; graduate programmes often open in the first half of the year. Peak-season traffic and long commutes from outlying towns can affect reliability. Mention clearly whether you can work on-site in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or surrounding areas.
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