Luxury Hotel Exec Manager - Lead Ops & Guest Experience

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is representing a renowned luxury hotel group seeking an Executive Hotel Manager to oversee operations at its flagship property in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role requires a seasoned hospitality leader with a track record of driving profitability and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will manage all hotel departments, drive revenue through strategic planning, control budgets, lead a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in a

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive hotel management experience.
• 3–5 years in a senior leadership role (GM/Operations).
• Proven ability to drive revenue growth and manage complex budgets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all hotel operations including front desk, housekeeping, F&B, and maintenance.
• Develop strategic plans to achieve revenue goals and optimize efficiency.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and monitor financial performance.
• Recruit, train, and motivate a high-performing team.
• Ensure health, safety, and regulatory compliance; act as brand ambassador.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Revenue growth management

Budgeting & cost control

Hotel operations expert

PMS proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related

Tools

PMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is representing a renowned luxury hotel group seeking an Executive Hotel Manager to oversee operations at its flagship property in Johannesburg, Gauteng. The role requires a seasoned hospitality leader with a track record of driving profitability and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

You will manage all hotel departments, drive revenue through strategic planning, control budgets, lead a high-performing team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards in a