34 Hotel Managers jobs in Cape Town

DivisionCape Cadogan

Business UnitManagement

Minimum experienceNot Applicable

Company primary industryHospitality

Job functional areaManagement

Job Description

This is more than a job title. It’s a calling for someone who brings not only proven leadership but also depth, grace, and a genuine love for hospitality. We’re looking for a General Manager with character, intuition, and charisma — someone who has already mastered the art of big-brand luxury but now longs for something warmer, and more soulful. A space where hospitality is not scripted, but lived. Where attention to detail isn’t about ticking boxes, but creating moments that matter.

This boutique hotel and its award-winning fine dining restaurant in Cape Town offer just that: a place where you can lead a high-performing team, shape an unforgettable guest experience, and be part of a community that values heart as much as head. You’ll be the visible anchor of the property — hosting guests with natural warmth, working shoulder-to-shoulder with your team, and guiding the business with both wisdom and a lightness of touch.

If you're someone who finds joy in greeting returning guests by name, who knows how to create magic in the everyday, and if you’re looking for a lifestyle fit for the next chapter in your career and life, we’d love to meet you. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic & Operational Leadership

· Develop and execute annual business plans for the hotel and restaurant ensuring alignment with the group's vision and goals.

· Align operational goals with brand positioning, guest experience targets, and financial objectives.

· Lead cross-functional coordination between hotel and restaurant operations.

· Maintain and communicate the goodwill of the brand through site inspections, hosting journalists, and engaging with the market.

· Act as the primary liaison between the support office and the hotel and restaurant, ensuring effective communication and alignment of goals and strategies.

Guest Experience, Innovation & Brand Standards

· Lead the guest experience from pre-arrival to post-departure, ensuring seamless luxury service across guest touchpoints.

· Monitor guest feedback channels and personally manage key complaints, using feedback as a learning opportunity.

· Maintain brand-aligned design, ambiance, and experiential offerings.

· Benchmark against industry trends and competitor offerings to maintain innovative service standards.

· Take a proactive, visible role in guest hosting to build relationships and ensure a personalized experience throughout the guest journey.

Financial Management & Procurement

· Develop, manage, and report on property-level budgets and forecasts.

· Control costs, optimise profitability, and manage P&L for both entities.

· Support procurement negotiations to achieve favourable property and group-level agreements.

· Approve purchasing and capital expenditure in line with company policy.

Team Leadership, Succession & Culture

· Recruit, onboard, and manage key personnel across the hotel and restaurant.

· Conduct monthly departmental meetings and one-on-one sessions with all direct reports.

· Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.

· Implement a structured performance management system, including personal KPIs, mid-year reviews, and succession planning.

· Step in temporarily during vacancies in key roles to ensure operational continuity.

· Facilitate staff development and identify high-potential talent for future leadership roles

· Support cross-property training and coordinate with external trainers as needed.

Sales, Marketing & Revenue Generation

· Collaborate with the central sales and marketing team to drive direct bookings and foot traffic.

· Support event sales, brand partnerships, and guest engagement initiatives.

· Monitor pricing, packages, and promotions to maintain competitiveness.

· Manage and host key site inspections to ensure they are professionally hosted and aligned with the brand positioning.

Compliance, Community & Standards

· Ensure compliance with labour legislation, health and safety, and food safety regulations.

· Oversee maintenance and hygiene standards across hotel and restaurant facilities.

· Implement SOPs and quality control audits across departments.

· Strategically evaluate and implement sustainable, energy-efficient practices that strengthen the long-term viability of the business, with specific consideration to business risks withing the city such as water shortages and load shedding.

Neighbourhood Engagement

· Establish and support community partnerships that reflect the busIness in a strong, positive light to relevant stakeholders.

· Manage the hotel and restaurant's role as a stakeholder in the broader Kloof Street and Gardens community.

· Actively engage in neighbourhood groups, forums, body corporates and community initiatives to foster goodwill and local collaboration.

· Establish and maintain strong relationships with neighbouring businesses to promote and strengthen the Kloof Street district brand.

· Drive initiatives that contribute to the improvement and aesthetic upkeep of the surrounding district, ensuring it aligns with guest expectations and brand image.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Diploma or Degree in Hospitality Management or Business Administration

· Minimum 10 - 15 years of hospitality experience, with 5+ in senior leadership

· Proven track record in luxury boutique hotels and/or fine dining environments

· Deep understanding of Cape Town’s tourism and culinary market

· Familiarity with PMS, POS, and revenue management systems

· Valid driver’s license and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends

· Strategic thinking with hands-on operational ability

· Strong financial literacy and commercial acumen

· Guest-centric mindset with luxury service orientation

· Leadership, motivation, and people development skills

· Calm and solution-driven under pressure

· Excellent verbal and written communication

· High emotional intelligence and stakeholder engagement capability

MAXIMIZING YOUR IMPACT AS A MEMBER OF THE MORE FAMILY COLLECTION

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Guest focus philosophy, living the MORE brand and driving the MORE experience.

· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), practicing honest communication.

· Team player with positive attitude, enthusiasm, and emotional control.

· Excellent time management and self-discipline, interpersonal & solution seeking skills.

· Proactive, use initiative and creative flair when required.

· Committed and loyal, adaptable, and flexible.

· Must work accurately under pressure.

· People skills – tolerance, patience, and care, ability to receive constructive feedback openly

Join a Luxury Boutique Retreat Where Nature Meets Five-Star Hospitality
Hospitality | Camps Bay, Cape Town
Salary: R19000 - R26000

About Our Client
Our client is a leading name in the local tourism and hospitality industry, known for its meticulous attention to detail and commitment to delivering premium guest experiences. With a culture that prioritizes employee development, internal growth, and performance incentives, this company is a destination for hospitality professionals seeking long-term career opportunities.

The Role: Assistant Hotel Manager/Host
This role supports the seamless day-to-day operation of a boutique property in Camps Bay. As Assistant Hotel Manager/Host, you will be the welcoming face of the property, engaging with guests from arrival to departure. You will ensure service excellence, coordinate with internal teams, and oversee the execution of high-end events and stays.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome guests and ensure their accommodation meets company quality standards

• Assist with check-in and check-out procedures

• Deliver warm, attentive service throughout the guest's stay

• Coordinate guest requests across departments to ensure a smooth experience

• Support the setup and delivery of high-touch events

• Uphold operational excellence and attention to detail

About You

• 2+ years of experience in a similar position within a luxury hotel environment

• Strong verbal and written English communication skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience using Opera PMS is essential

• A hospitality qualification or certificate is advantageous

• Financial qualification beneficial

• Valid drivers license

• Personable, organised, detail-oriented, and guest-focused

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About us:

Village N Life is a leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for you. Where exceptional people and exceptional opportunity awaits.

Recruiter:

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Date posted:

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Location:

Camps Bay, South Africa

SUMMARY:

POSITION INFO:

About us:

Village N Life is a leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for you. Where exceptional people and exceptional opportunity awaits.

Who We're Looking For:

Camps Bay Retreat is a hidden gem set against the backdrop of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean, offering a perfect blend of luxury and nature in the heart of Camps Bay. This boutique hotel is surrounded by expansive gardens, ancient trees, and flowing waterfalls, providing an oasis of calm. Camps Bay Retreat is looking for a dynamic Assistant Hotel Manager/Host, you will work closely with our guests, anticipating their needs, managing daily operations, and supporting the seamless delivery of our high standards. Whether it’s a luxurious wedding, a high-profile corporate event, or an intimate gathering, you’ll ensure each experience is personalised and unforgettable. Your role will involve coordinating with different departments, overseeing event logistics, and creating an environment where every detail is expertly executed. With a passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence, you’ll be the friendly face guests rely on, providing guidance, support, and genuine care. If you’re ready to bring our guests’ visions to life and help create lasting memories, we would love to welcome you to our team at Camps Bay Retreat.

What Is Required:

To welcome guests and ensure that their accommodation is ready according to the company set standards. Assisting guests with the check-in and check-out processes. Ensuring that the guests have an amazing experience while staying at the property.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Must speak, read, write and understand English at a professional level
• Computer literate level 2 minimum experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in particular)
• Accommodation Certificate/ Hotel School diploma is advantageous
• Drivers’ license
• Financial Diploma (Advantageous)
• Previous experience in the same or similar position in a luxurious hotel environment
• Familiar with all duties and procedures in Front Office / Reservations Department
• MS Office (Word, Excel and Email) is essential
• Opera experience is essential
  
  

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About us:

Village N Life is a leading local Tourism and Hospitality group where we go above and beyond to ensure the last 10% standards are met. If you thrive on a company culture that focuses on growing their employees through career development and incentives, this is the company for you. Where exceptional people and exceptional opportunity awaits.

Who We're Looking For:

Camps Bay Retreat is a hidden gem set against the backdrop of the Twelve Apostles Mountain Range and the Atlantic Ocean, offering a perfect blend of luxury and nature in the heart of Camps Bay. This boutique hotel is surrounded by expansive gardens, ancient trees, and flowing waterfalls, providing an oasis of calm. Camps Bay Retreat is looking for a dynamic Assistant Hotel Manager/Host, you will work closely with our guests, anticipating their needs, managing daily operations, and supporting the seamless delivery of our high standards. Whether it’s a luxurious wedding, a high-profile corporate event, or an intimate gathering, you’ll ensure each experience is personalised and unforgettable. Your role will involve coordinating with different departments, overseeing event logistics, and creating an environment where every detail is expertly executed. With a passion for hospitality and a commitment to excellence, you’ll be the friendly face guests rely on, providing guidance, support, and genuine care. If you’re ready to bring our guests’ visions to life and help create lasting memories, we would love to welcome you to our team at Camps Bay Retreat. 

What Is Required:

To welcome guests and ensure that their accommodation is ready according to the company set standards. Assisting guests with the check-in and check-out processes. Ensuring that the guests have an amazing experience while staying at the property.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Must speak, read, write and understand English at a professional level
• Computer literate level 2 minimum experience in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook in particular)
• Accommodation Certificate/ Hotel School diploma is advantageous
• Drivers’ license
• Financial Diploma (Advantageous)
• Previous experience in the same or similar position in a luxurious hotel environment
• Familiar with all duties and procedures in Front Office / Reservations Department
• MS Office (Word, Excel and Email) is essential
• Opera experience is essential

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