Duty Manager | La Residence

The Royal Portfolio; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Portfolio’s La Residence in Franschhoek is seeking a Duty Manager to oversee daily hotel operations ensuring TRP standards and an exceptional guest experience.

You will manage check-in/out, concierge services, and coordinate with housekeeping, F&B, and maintenance while guiding staff and maintaining health and safety standards. A Diploma in Hospitality and 5 years in luxury hotels are required.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a luxury 5* establishment.
• 5 years’ Hotel Management experience.
• 3 years’ Room Division experience.
• 3 years’ Food & Beverage experience.
• 3 years’ Housekeeping experience.
• Diploma in Hospitality is required.
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Must live locally and be familiar with Franschhoek restaurants, wine farms and venues.
• Pre-employment polygraph test.

Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and professional welcome to guests.
• Ensure smooth and efficient check-in and check-out processes.
• Offer personalised concierge services and anticipate guest needs.
• Guide site inspections and escort guests around the property.
• Coordinate with housekeeping for timely room readiness and turn-down services.
• Oversee restaurant operations and F&B service during all periods.
• Maintain knowledge of F&B services and industry trends.
• Ensure staff are punctual and dressed to TRP standards.
• Review and manage daily reports (occupancy, guest feedback, maintenance).
• Act as Senior Manager in the absence of the General Manager.

Skills

Strong English skills

Additional language

Education

Diploma in Hospitality

Tools

Micros

Opera

Microsoft Office

Job description

The main purpose of the Duty Manager at La Residence is to manage and control the daily operations of the hotel, to ensure that the standards of The Royal Portfolio are met in order to contribute to the purpose of the company – "To give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide a warm and professional welcome to guests upon arrival.
• Ensure smooth and efficient check-in and check-out processes.
• Offer personalised concierge services and anticipate guest needs.
• Guide site inspections and escort guests around the property.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests
• Conduct regular room inspections for cleanliness and readiness.
• Co-ordinate with housekeeping for timely room readiness and turn-down services.
• Communicate guest movements to housekeeping.
• Address any maintenance issues promptly
• Oversee breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner services.
• Ensure the restaurant runs smoothly during all service periods.
• Maintain knowledge of the F&B services and industry trends.
• Ensure staff are punctual and dressed according to TRP uniform standards.
• Check set up and tables before service
• Maintain cleanliness and setup of all guest areas.
• Monitor health and safety standards throughout the hotel.
• Ensure decisions prioritise company interests and guest/staff safety
• Review and manage daily reports (occupancy, guest feedback, maintenance).
• Update and manage guest profiles.
• Support Senior Duty Manager in policy implementation.
• Assist in setting and achieving short and long-term operational goals.
• Participate in and manage specific projects to enhance guest experience.
• Assist and support the Rooms Division and Food & Beverage Department.
• Act as Senior Manager and point of contact in the absence of General Managers.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years’ Experience in a luxury 5* establishment (Required)
• 3 years’ Room Division Experience (Preferred)
• 3 years’ Food & Beverage Experience (Preferred)
• 3 years’ Housekeeping Experience (Preferred)
• 5 years’ Hotel Management Experience (Required)
• Diploma in Hospitality (Required)
• Strong English verbal and written communication skills
• International Language (Advantageous)
• Systems - Micros (POS), Opera (PMS), Microsoft Office
• Must live locally and be familiar with the restaurants, wine farms and venues in and around Franschhoek.

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.
Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.