Boutique Hotel Operations & Guest Experience Lead

HotelJobs; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

HotelJobs in Franschhoek is seeking an Assistant Hotel Manager to elevate service quality and operational efficiency under the Hotel Manager. You will lead the hotel team, monitor front office, housekeeping and F&B procedures, manage rosters and budgets, and drive continuous quality improvements.

The role requires a Diploma in Hospitality Management and 5+ years in hotel management, plus strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Hospitality Management.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hotel management or a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office, e‑mail and internet.
• Experience with Protel PMS advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.
• Ability to confidently operate within a fast‑paced and challenging environment.
• Effective complaint handling.
• Demonstrate exceptional team leadership and management skills.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial acumen.
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that world‑class service is consistently delivered to all guests across the hotel, as measured by online reputation metrics and direct guest feedback.
• Work with the relevant teams to ensure that policies, processes, and standards directly impacting guest safety, security, and preferences are effectively implemented.
• Monitor the usage of equipment and consumption of stock, ensuring efficiency and minimizing waste.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems that capture and communicate guest preferences without compromising their privacy.
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required to ensure that you are always on top of all developments within your team and the bigger organisation.
• Have detailed knowledge of all Front Office, Housekeeping and F&B procedures to ensure that constant guidance is provided.
• Create an environment that fosters positive employee engagement and commitment to their roles.
• Provide timely feedback and conduct performance appraisals for the hotel team according to required standards.
• Enforce discipline where necessary according to the Code of Conduct.
• Work with third‑party suppliers to ensure excellent service to both the organization and the guests.
• Prepare and propose the annual budget, working closely with finance and purchasing to ensure inventory and par stock levels support consistent quality service.
• Manage department rosters, attendance and leave balances to control staffing costs.
• Monitor Night Auditors and ensure that they are maintaining the correct standards and procedures that accurate financials are captured daily.
• Reconcile all floats on a regular basis to rule out any discrepancies.
• Regularly train on all SOP’s and ensure that the team is up to date with all relevant procedures.
• Notice and communicate opportunities for quality improvement, ensuring follow‑through on implementation.

Skills

MS Office

Email

Internet

Protel PMS

Driver's license

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Financial acumen

Integrity

Education

Diploma in Hospitality Management

Tools

Protel PMS

Job description

HotelJobs in Franschhoek is seeking an Assistant Hotel Manager to elevate service quality and operational efficiency under the Hotel Manager. You will lead the hotel team, monitor front office, housekeeping and F&B procedures, manage rosters and budgets, and drive continuous quality improvements.

The role requires a Diploma in Hospitality Management and 5+ years in hotel management, plus strong leadership, communication, and financial acumen in a fast‑paced environment.