Villa Manager

Findojobs South Africa; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality firm in Stellenbosch is seeking a hands-on Villa Manager to enhance the guest experience at a prestigious estate. The role involves welcoming high-profile guests, managing events and kitchen operations, and leading a team to ensure operational excellence. Ideal candidates will have a background in hospitality management, strong administrative skills, and a proactive attitude. Opportunities for growth in luxury hospitality await the right individual.

Benefits

Unique guest experience

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality, luxury property, or villa management.
• Confident in managing kitchen logistics and staff supervision.
• Strong administrative skills and familiarity with food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and host high-profile guests, ensuring their needs are met.
• Plan and coordinate events; manage kitchen operations with chefs.
• Oversee inventory, track expenses, and manage budgets.

Skills

Hospitality management

Event planning

Budget management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Our client is seeking a hands-on, guest-focused Villa Manager to oversee and elevate the luxury experience at their stunning estate in Stellenbosch. You will be the heartbeat of the villa, ensuring every guest has a seamless, unforgettable stay, from beautifully prepared meals to top-tier service and memorable events.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Guest Experience : Welcome and host high-profile guests, ensure their needs are met, and manage their stay from arrival to departure.
2. Events & Kitchen : Plan and coordinate events; manage kitchen operations; work with chefs; coordinate intimate dinners or special events.
3. Administration & Budgets : Oversee inventory, track expenses, manage wine sales, and compile budgets.
4. Team Management : Lead a small team of housekeepers, groundskeepers, and security staff, creating a culture of excellence.
5. Compliance & Maintenance : Ensure the villa meets health and safety standards, schedule maintenance, and manage estate infrastructure.
6. Brand Ambassador : Represent the brand during guest interactions.

Requirements :

• Proven experience in hospitality, luxury property, or villa management
• Confident in managing kitchen logistics, event planning, budgeting, and staff supervision
• Able to maintain high standards of guest service, cleanliness, and operational excellence
• Willing to work weekends, holidays, and irregular hours based on guest schedules
• Excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a proactive attitude
• Strong administrative skills and familiarity with food safety standards

What you'll get :

• Work in a prestigious estate offering a unique and immersive guest experience
• Be a core part of a tight-knit, passionate team
• Opportunities to grow in luxury hospitality and estate management