General Manager
- Location
- Western Cape
- Closing date
First listed . Last checked at source .
At a glance
- At least 8 years of experience.
- Afrikaans
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Job description
Essential experience and attributes
* SA Citizen
* 8–10 years of senior hospitality management experience, ideally within a comparable boutique hotel or small-hotel operation.
* Experience working across more than one property would be advantageous.
* A proven ability to work independently, take full ownership and make sound decisions with confidence and accountability.
* High levels of integrity, discretion and trustworthiness.
* Strong commercial and financial understanding, including budgeting, rate strategy, revenue performance and P&L management.
* An exceptional guest focus, with a natural eye for detail and a commitment to consistently high standards.
* A hands-on and instinctive leadership style, with the ability to build, motivate and develop a strong and cohesive team.
* Sound knowledge of property management systems, marketing and revenue management.
* Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to connect naturally with local people, suppliers, industry peers and professional contacts.
* A genuine desire to live in and contribute to a countryside, small-town community.
* Food and beverage management experience.
* Fluent in English and Afrikaans (German language skills highly advantageous)
* An established network within the Western Cape hospitality and/or wine industry.
* Experience overseeing more than one property simultaneously.
Karen Tupper Recruitment
Recruiter
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