Hospitality Duty Manager

Zeebra Junction Specialist Recruitment; Port Alfred; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end luxury resort located in Port Alfred, South Africa, is seeking a Hospitality Duty Manager to lead daily operations. The role requires over 5 years of experience in hotel management with strong leadership across Front Office, Housekeeping, and Rooms Division. Candidates should have excellent guest service skills, problem-solving abilities, and familiarity with hospitality systems. Offers a compelling salary range of R12,000 to R15,000 per month along with live-in accommodation and additional benefits during the interview stage.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Additional benefits discussed at interview stage

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in hotel or resort operations.
• Proven leadership experience within Front Office, Housekeeping, and Rooms Division.
• Exposure to Food & Beverage operations in a supervisory or management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily resort operations as the senior manager on duty.
• Lead the Front Office, Housekeeping, and Rooms Division teams.
• Ensure rooms readiness, cleanliness, and guest comfort.

Skills

Guest service orientation

Leadership capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Qualification in Hospitality Management

Tools

Hotel PMS systems

Operational reporting tools

Job description

Hospitality Duty Manager

Luxury Resort Environment

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Hospitality Duty Manager to join a high-end resort operation offering premium guest experiences within a unique coastal and nature-based setting. This role is ideally suited to a hands-on hospitality professional with strong leadership capability across Rooms Division, Housekeeping, and Front Office operations, supported by solid exposure to Food & Beverage outlets.

The Role

As the Hospitality Duty Manager, you will act as the senior operational leader on shift, ensuring the smooth, efficient, and consistent delivery of guest services across all departments. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining service standards, supporting departmental teams, and delivering an exceptional end-to-end guest journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the senior manager on duty, overseeing daily resort operations
• Lead and support Front Office, Housekeeping, and Rooms Division teams to ensure exceptional service standards
• Coordinate operational flow between departments to maximise efficiency and guest satisfaction
• Serve as the primary escalation point for guest enquiries, concerns, and service recovery
• Ensure rooms readiness, cleanliness, presentation, and overall guest comfort at all times
• Support Food & Beverage operations during peak service periods
• Conduct daily operational briefings and manage effective shift handovers
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and operational policies
• Monitor guest feedback and implement corrective and improvement actions where required

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• 5+ years’ experience in hotel or resort operations
• Proven leadership experience within Front Office, Housekeeping, and Rooms Division
• Exposure to Food & Beverage operations in a supervisory or management capacity
• A relevant qualification in Hospitality Management or a related discipline
• Strong guest service orientation with a hands-on leadership style
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience using hotel PMS systems and operational reporting tools
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays

Remuneration & Benefits

• Basic Salary: R12,000.00 – R15,000.00 per month (depending on experience)
• Live-in accommodation provided
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview stage

How to Apply

If you are a committed hospitality professional with a passion for operational excellence and guest service, and you meet the above criteria, we invite you to submit your CV for consideration. Att : Butch Mollett – Email: [e-mail] WhatsApp Direct : [phone]