Deputy General Manager

SPC Management Service Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hotel in Cape Town seeks a dynamic Deputy GM to oversee operations and drive commercial growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of senior hotel leadership experience, exceptional financial acumen, and the ability to inspire a large team. This role offers a negotiable executive package, medical aid, and performance-based incentives. Passion for luxury hospitality is essential.

Benefits

Negotiable executive package

Medical aid

Annual performance-based incentives

Qualifications

• 10 years in senior hotel leadership, preferably as Assistant/Deputy GM or Hotel Manager.
• Valid South African ID is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations across various departments.
• Manage strategy and commercial growth alongside GM.
• Ensure strong financial results through effective management.

Skills

Senior hotel leadership

Financial acumen

Multi-outlet operations management

Leadership and emotional intelligence

Knowledge of Cape Town hospitality market

Job description

Introduction

Reporting to the General Manager

Our Client is on a mission to be Cape Towns most loved luxury destination. With 349 rooms iconic views world-class dining and state-of-the-art event spaces were a landmark where excellence meets opportunity.

Were looking for a dynamic Deputy GM to join our executive team a natural leader who thrives in high-volume luxury environments and is ready to shape the future of one of Cape Towns most iconic hotels.

What Youll Do

• Lead day-to-day operations across Rooms F&B Housekeeping Spa Guest Experience Security & Engineering.
• Partner with the GM to drive strategy commercial growth and brand positioning.
• Deliver strong financial results through P&L management forecasting and cost optimisation.
• Inspire and manage a 200 team building a culture of accountability innovation and service excellence.
• Champion guest experience and ensure every touchpoint reflects our luxury brand.
• Engage with owners investors and high-profile stakeholders as a trusted ambassador.

What TheyLooking For

• 10 years in senior hotel leadership (35 years as Assistant / Deputy GM or Hotel Manager in 200 key operations).
• Proven ability to manage multi-outlet operations at scale.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen.
• Strategic entrepreneurial thinker with deep knowledge of Cape Towns hospitality market.
• A leader with emotional intelligence presence and credibility.
• Valid South African ID.

What Youll Get

• Negotiable executive package (based on experience).
• Medical aid & pension / provident contributions.
• Annual performance-based incentives.

This is a rare opportunity to step into an executive leadership role at one of Cape Towns most iconic hotels. If youre passionate about luxury hospitality growth and guest experience wed love to hear from you.

Kind regards

Ashleigh Lucas

Recruiter Service Solutions Staffing