Duty Manager | La Residence

The Royal Portfolio; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Portfolio is seeking a Duty Manager in Stellenbosch to oversee daily hotel operations and uphold our luxury standards. You will welcome guests, manage check-ins/outs, and coordinate with F&B, housekeeping, and maintenance to ensure flawless service throughout breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ideal candidates will have a Diploma in Hospitality, 5 years in a luxury 5* establishment, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Strong English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and adapt to a luxury hospitality environment.
• Local knowledge of Franschhoek restaurants, wine farms and venues is advantageous.

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.
• 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.

Skills

English communication

Education

Diploma in Hospitality

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)
• 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.