General Manager

6 months ago


Cape Town, South Africa Marriott International, Inc Full time

**Job Number** 24102836

**Job Category** Property Leadership

**Location** Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point, Arthur's Road, Cape Town, South Africa, South Africa VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

Bold mountain views and refreshing ocean vistas are but a few of the warm and inviting amenities that create a comfortable stay for corporate and leisure travelers alike at the Protea Hotel Cape Town Sea Point. Those looking to experience the best of Cape Town while enjoying the convenience of accessible accommodation and intuitive service will find this hotels tranquil beach house feel, harmed with discreet and modern elegance, an ideal destination. Located between the Cape Town CBD, fine beaches, and within close proximity to major tourist attractions and Cape Town Stadium, the hotel's guest rooms and suites offer everything needed for a relaxed and productive stay. From the interactive lobby and outdoor plunge pool to steakhouse dining and a delicious breakfast buffet, guests can revel in amenities while exploring the sights and sounds of Sea Point, Cape Town. Event planners will appreciate the venue's stylish spaces with six meeting rooms available for hosting conferences or elegant social gatherings.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Functions as the primary strategic business leader of the property with responsibility for all aspects of the operation, including guest and employee satisfaction, human resources, financial performance, sales and revenue generation and delivering a return on investment to both Marriott International and property ownership. Verifies implementation of service strategy and initiatives with the objective of meeting or exceeding guest expectations, increased profit and market share. Holds property leadership team accountable for strategy execution, and guides their individual professional development. The position verifies that sales engines are leveraged and initiates independent and proactive sales activities, when appropriate, to generate demand. Verifies that the objectives and goals of Marriott and property owners work together to achieve brand positioning and success. Builds owner loyalty through proactive communication, setting and managing expectations and delivering solid business results. The position is actively involved in the local community and builds strong relationships with local officials, businesses, and customers.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 8 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, or related professional area.

OR
- 4-year bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; 6 years’ experience in the management operations, sales and marketing, finance and accounting, or related professional area.

**Preferred**:

- General Manager experience in limited or full-service property.
- Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including weekends, holidays and late nights.
- Property industry work experience, demonstrating progressive career growth and a pattern of exceptional performance.

**JOB SPECIFIC TASKS**

**Business Strategy Development**

Stays current with industry trends and monitors strengths and weakness of competition; explores new business opportunities; develops business plans designed to maximize property customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share; ensures property business plans are aligned with the hotel’s business strategies; translates Marriott global strategic plan into one that can be executed on property.

**Business Strategy Execution**

Executes business plans designed to maximize property customer satisfaction, profitability, and market share; ensures that property business plans and employees are aligned with business strategies; holds property leadership team accountable for successful delivery of business plans; experiments with new ideas and takes calculated risks to improve guest satisfaction and profitability; evaluates the success of property business strategies to inform future business plan enhancements; continually ensures business plans and actions have a positive impact on property performance.

**Sales and Marketing**

Works closely with Sales and Marketing team to develop revenue generating strategies for property; identifies new business leads, develops tailored sales approach, and actively pursues leads with Sales and Marketing team; validates that sales and marketing strategy is aligned with brand strategy and is effectively executed against established goals; verifies that property leaders understand and leverage Marriott demand engines to full potential; augments guest preference for property through booking ease and quality interactions with sales force.

**Talent Management and Organizational Ca


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