Hotel Deputy General Manager

COREcruitment; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Sandton is seeking a Deputy General Manager to lead daily operations, ensure exceptional guest experiences, and manage food and beverage services. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in a similar role, strong leadership skills, and a passion for hospitality. The salary package ranges from R58,000 to R68,000.

Qualifications

• South African national or valid work permit.
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a similar role within a 5-star hotel or luxury resort.
• International experience highly beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily hotel operations while supporting the General Manager.
• Drive innovation and profitability in all food and beverage outlets.
• Contribute to long-term business planning and budgeting.
• Mentor department heads and build high-performing teams.
• Maintain adherence to brand standards and health regulations.

Skills

Strong leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Passion for food and wine

Job description

An excellent opportunity has become available as Hotel Deputy General Manager with this 5

• hotel based in Sandton , where excellence is standard and guest experience is everything. We’re seeking a dynamic, results-driven leader with a food & beverage luxury hospitality background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Daily Hotel Operations : Support the General Manager in leading all departments with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring operational excellence across rooms, F&B, spa, & guest services.
• Lead & Optimize F&B Operations : Drive innovation and profitability in all F&B outlets, ensuring consistent quality, service standards, and alignment with the hotel's luxury positioning.
• Support Strategic Planning & Execution : Contribute to long-term business planning, budgeting, & forecasting, with a focus on revenue growth, cost control, & market competitiveness.
• Talent Development & Leadership : Mentor department heads and build high-performing teams through training, performance management, and a strong leadership presence on the floor.
• Ensure Compliance & Brand Standards : Maintain adherence to brand standards, health & safety regulations, and sustainability goals, upholding the hotel's reputation for excellence.

Requirements

• South African national or valid work permit
• Minimum 3–5 years' experience in a similar role within a 5 hotel or luxury resort
• International experiences highly beneficial
• Strong leadership, financial acumen, & communication skills
• Passion for food, wine, & guest service excellence

Salary package

R58000 – R68000