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Hotel Management Couple - Wild Coast

Abantu Staffing Solutions
Full-time
On-site
East London, South Africa

Description

Job Description:

A beloved Coastal destination offering both rustic charm and authentic hospitality, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Hotel Management Couple to take full responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the property. This is a hands-on, live-in role suited to a passionate and resilient couple with proven hospitality management experience and a genuine love for people, nature and guest experience.  Together, you will bring a strong balance of operational, administrative and people-management skills.

 

Education and Experience:

  • Matric or equivalent
  • Post graduate qualification advantageous
  • Minimum of 5 years’ hospitality management experience (preferably in a resort environment)
  • Demonstrated experience in the roles mentioned above
  • Valid drivers license (both partners preferred
  • Strong financial acumen (budgeting, reporting and stock control)
  • Comfortable living in a remote location and adaptable to a dynamic environment
  • 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

 

Shared Key Responsibilities:

  • Housekeeping
  • Management and quality control
  • Front office and guest relations: Check-ins, reservations, conflict resolution,
  • Food & Beverage operations: from Kitchen oversight to bar and restaurant service standards,
  • Financial management: Stock control, budgeting, reporting, payroll, supplier negotiations
  • Maintenance Coordination: Overseeing repairs, groundskeeping and preventative maintenance,
  • Property Management: ensuring standards of safety, cleanliness and aesthetic upkeep
  • Team leadership & HR: training, rostering, conflict resolution and fostering a strong team culture
  • Overall management and leadership of the hotel, campsite, and all facilities
  • Ensuring consistent guest satisfaction and handling guest feedback with professionalism
  • Staff management across all departments (Kitchen, Front Office, Maintenance, Housekeeping and Security)
  • Budgeting, financial controls, cost-saving initiatives and stock management
  • Operational oversight of F&B, housekeeping and front of house
  • Property and grounds maintenance, coordinating in-house maintenance and contractors when on the property
  • Upholding health and safety standards and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
  • Regular reporting to Shareholders and Head Office on operations, finances and performance

 

Key Competencies:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and lead a team with professionalism and empathy
  • Planning skills & Accuracy
  • Financial Management and Reporting
  • Problem solving & analytical skills
  • Accuracy & Strategy planning
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Innovative Marketing and Promotions
  • Logical thinking & information seeking
  • Self-development orientation
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Empathetic
  • Service orientation
  • Excellent people skills

We offer

Provident Fund Contribution, Accommodation