Hotel General Manager

Recruiter:

EQ Plus

Job Ref:

GTG008856/KV

Date posted:

Monday, October 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

400 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
The Hotel General Manager is a full-time, on-site position based in Wilderness, George, responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a 5-starBoutique Hotel (with accompanying Spa and Restaurant Divisions),a Villa situated next door and an off-site Laundry Service which is situated in proximity of the property.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:

This role includes managing front-of-house and back-of-house teams for the Hotel, Spa and Restaurant divisions, ensuring exceptional guest experiences, and maintaining high service standards across all divisions.
The Hotel General Manager will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, while driving revenue growth and profitability.
Daily tasks involve but are not limited to: -
Coordinating food and beverage operations,
Supervising housekeeping and maintenance departments,
Monitoring occupancy and reservations of the Hotel and Villa
Coordinating laundry service operations
Ensuring compliance with health, safety,
And regulatory requirements.
The Hotel General Manager will also lead staff training, performance management, and stakeholder communication (both internal and external), while supporting group-wide initiatives and reporting to senior leadership.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements

10 years industry experience and knowledge.
Relevant tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Willing to relocate to Wilderness (George), if not already situated within the Wilderness area.

Skills Required

Strong General Management and Business Management skills, with experience of overseeing hotel or hospitality operations.
Maintaining high guest satisfaction and handling escalations effectively.
Demonstrated Budgeting and financial management abilities, including cost control, forecasting, and performance reporting.
Solid understanding of Food & Beverage operations, including service standards, menu coordination, and supplier management.
Leading diverse teams, with strong people management, coaching, and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, with attention to detail and operational discipline.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required by hotel operations.

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