Guest House Manager

2 days ago

Rustenburg, North West, South Africa Pro Personnel Full-time R 279,000 - R 469,000 Contract

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

  • Previous guesthouse, lodge, hotel or hospitality management experience
  • Previous reception, conferencing, functions and guest service experience
  • Professional cooking experience required
  • Experience managing accommodation bookings
  • Previous staff supervision or management experience
  • Strong administration and computer skills a must
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

Will be responsible for:

  • Managing the main business telephone line, WhatsApp and email communication
  • Responding to accommodation enquiries
  • Preparing and sending quotations
  • Managing reservations and room availability
  • Managing the Property Management System, Channel Manager and other booking platforms
  • Coordinating guest check-ins and check-outs
  • Personally ensuring rooms are ready before every guest arrival
  • Handling guest requests, complaints and problems professionally
  • Managing and supervising housekeeping staff and kitchen staff
  • Managing and supervising garden and grounds staff
  • Preparing staff rosters and allocating daily duties
  • Conducting daily room and property inspections
  • Ensuring the entire property is neat, clean and guest-ready at all times
  • Overseeing breakfast and dinner standards and the guest experience
  • Monitoring guesthouse stock and operational supplies
  • Coordinating purchases and supplier deliveries
  • Identifying and coordinating maintenance requirements
  • Handling basic property troubleshooting and arranging contractors where necessary
  • Monitoring guest deposits and outstanding payments
  • Preparing accommodation invoices and maintaining accurate records
  • Completing general guesthouse administration
  • Maintaining booking, guest, staff, stock and maintenance records
  • Manage the day-to-day banqueting and conferencing operations across a variety of events and functions
  • Reporting operational matters to the owners
  • Acting as the primary on-site contact for guesthouse operations