Guest House Manager

Scholtz Partners International; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Scholtz Partners International in Groot Brakriver is seeking a motivated Guesthouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a beautiful guesthouse.

You will manage bookings from enquiry to departure, handle guest queries, and coordinate housekeeping, maintenance and financial administration to ensure an excellent guest experience. A friendly, professional approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Matric is essential.
• Minimum 3 years in guesthouse/hotel/lodge management.
• Good computer literacy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookings from enquiry through to departure.
• Respond to booking enquiries via telephone, email and other channels.
• Confirm bookings and communicate all relevant information to guests.
• Welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Conduct guest check-ins and check-outs.
• Handle guest queries, requests and complaints promptly and professionally.
• Ensure guests receive an excellent overall experience.
• Follow up on guest feedback and address issues where necessary.
• Check and confirm payments received for bookings.
• Follow up on outstanding payments and deposits.
• Issue invoices and receipts where required.
• Maintain accurate guest records and documentation.
• Assist with daily and monthly reporting.
• Manage cancellations, amendments and refunds according to procedures.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms and common areas.
• Ensure rooms and guest areas are ready for arrivals.
• Communicate with housekeeping and maintenance regarding outstanding issues.
• Report maintenance problems and follow up to ensure they are resolved.
• Monitor stock levels and request replenishment when required.
• Ensure the guesthouse maintains the highest standards at all times.

Skills

Guesthouse management

Booking management

Customer service

Computers/Literate

Education

Matric (essential)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a motivated, hands-on and outgoing Guesthouse Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of a beautiful guesthouse in Groot Brakriver!

Essential Qualifications:

• Matric (essential)
• 3+ years experience in guesthouse, hotel, lodge or hospitality management
• Good computer literacy (essential)

Essential Experience:

• 3+ years in guesthouse, hotel, lodge or hospitality management
• Booking management and guest relations
• Payments, invoices and financial administration
• Check-in and check-out procedures
• Coordinating housekeeping and maintenance

Key Responsibilities:

Bookings & Guest Experience:

• Manage bookings from enquiry through to departure
• Respond to booking enquiries via telephone, email and other channels
• Confirm bookings and communicate all relevant information to guests
• Welcome guests in a friendly and professional manner
• Conduct guest check‑ins and check‑outs
• Handle guest queries, requests and complaints promptly and professionally
• Ensure guests receive an excellent overall experience
• Follow up on guest feedback and address issues where necessary

Financial & Administration:

• Check and confirm payments received for bookings
• Follow up on outstanding payments and deposits
• Issue invoices and receipts where required
• Ensure all booking and payment information is correctly recorded
• Maintain accurate guest records and documentation
• Assist with daily and monthly reporting
• Manage cancellations, amendments and refunds according to procedures

Day-to-Day Operations:

• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms and common areas
• Ensure rooms and guest areas are ready for arrivals
• Communicate with housekeeping and maintenance regarding outstanding issues
• Report maintenance problems and follow up to ensure they are resolved
• Monitor stock levels and request replenishment when required
• Ensure the guesthouse maintains the highest standards at all times