Operations Associate

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Houst Full time

We're Houst : A professional management service for properties. Our mission is to make hosting on websites hassle-free for everyone using technology to disrupt the short-term accommodation sector. We've grown fast. Since launching in 2015, we've partnered with thousands of happy hosts, helping them to make important earnings. The business has now expanded worldwide – we're operating in over 20 cities globally, from Auckland to Lisbon, and there's a lot more to come. From holidaymakers to full-time landlords, host happiness is central to everything we do.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Operations Associate to take our EMEA operations to the next level. The successful candidate will be supporting Houst's operational success in some of our growth markets. They will work in a team of Operations Associates striving to achieve excellence across all areas of operations, with a view to delighting our guests and hosts with 5-star experiences every time.

Responsibilities:

  • Scheduling and management of cleaning and maintenance
  • Communication with and performance management of external suppliers, ranging from maintenance providers, linen delivery companies and independent contractors
  • Contribute to the delivery of KPIs
  • Managing inbound requests, scheduling and communicating with cleaners as well as any other operational tasks that support the business
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes and maximise our hosts' success

Requirements

  • Previous experience working in an operations team in a fast-paced environment
  • Fluency in French
  • Ability to use Excel or Google Sheets to process data and track information
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
  • Resourcefulness, initiative, and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges
  • Extreme attention to detail
  • Availability to work Paris hours (9 am to 6 pm CET) five days per week including some weekends

Benefits

Benefits:

  • 33 paid holiday days (includes public holidays)
  • An extra day off for your birthday - because who wants to work on their birthday?
  • Laptop - for business use
  • Regular team social events (both in person and virtual)
  • Company-wide recognition of outstanding work
  • Opportunities to innovate

At Houst, we embrace diversity and inclusion as fundamental pillars of our workplace culture. We believe that a diverse team fosters creativity, innovation, and success. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has equal opportunities to contribute and succeed.


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