Hotel General Manager

Babylonstoren; Franschhoek; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Babylonstoren in Franschhoek is seeking an exceptional Hotel General Manager to oversee all hotel operations with a focus on delivering outstanding hospitality. The successful candidate will be an experienced, professional leader with strong interpersonal, operational and administrative skills.

The role requires fluency in Afrikaans and English, a recognised hospitality qualification, and at least five years of senior management experience in hospitality, particularly in rooms division and

Qualifications

• A recognised hospitality qualification.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English.
• Minimum of five years' senior management experience in hospitality, with a strong rooms division background.
• Proven revenue management experience to optimise performance during low season.
• Strong understanding of management principles and hotel operations.
• Excellent leadership skills with ability to motivate, train and develop a high-performing service team.
• Commitment to guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Effective conflict management and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day hotel operations, including the reservations team.
• Manage all operational departments: sales & marketing, housekeeping, front office, tour guides, leisure services, HR and finance as required.
• Manage budgets and ensure adherence to financial targets.
• Maintain and monitor quality standards across hygiene, health and safety compliance.
• Lead the hotel team to achieve departmental and overall performance objectives.
• Drive training, development and ongoing performance management of staff.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, internal policies and best-practice standards.
• Equip the hotel team to handle and resolve guest queries confidently.
• Manage guest expectations and resolve customer feedback and concerns.

Skills

Hospitality leadership

Operational management

Revenue management

People development

Education

Hospitality qualification

Job description

Babylonstoren is seeking an exceptional Hotel General Manager with a passion for delivering outstanding hospitality and overseeing all aspects of hotel operations. The successful candidate will be an experienced, professional and driven leader with strong interpersonal, operational and administrative skills.

Requirements

• A recognised hospitality qualification.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English
• A minimum of five years' senior management experience in the hospitality industry, with a strong rooms division background.
• Proven experience in revenue management, including implementing strategies to optimise performance during low season.
• Strong understanding of management principles and hotel operations.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, train and develop a high-performing service team.
• A genuine commitment to guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, organisational and communication skills.
• Effective conflict management and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of integrity and professionalism.
• Proven project management experience.
• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the hotel, including the reservations team.
• Manage all operational departments, including sales and marketing, housekeeping, front office (reception and concierge), tour guides, leisure services, human resources and finance, as required.
• Manage budgets and ensure adherence to agreed financial targets.
• Maintain and monitor quality standards across all areas, including hygiene, health and safety compliance.
• Lead the hotel team to achieve departmental and overall hotel performance objectives.
• Drive the training, development and ongoing performance management of staff.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory requirements, internal policies and best-practice standards.
• Equip the hotel team to confidently handle and resolve guest queries.
• Manage guest expectations and oversee the effective resolution of all customer feedback and concerns.