South Africa: General Manager – Mountain Resort Hotel – Letaba Limpopo Region posted by C & G Hospitality Recruitment T/A Hotelrecruiters

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Hotel General Manager to lead our 4-star mountain resort in the Great Letaba, Limpopo region. As the primary custodian of the guest experience, brand integrity, and financial performance, you will be responsible for managing diverse departments and ensuring peak efficiency in a unique geographical setting that attracts both leisure travelers and corporate conferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct all daily operations to ensure peak efficiency.
• Implement SOPs that reflect the property’s specific needs as a mountain resort, focusing on seamless guest transitions from arrival to departure.
• Commercial Strategy: Drive revenue growth through aggressive yield management and local marketing initiatives.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and manage the P&L to optimize GOP (Gross Operating Profit).
• Asset Management: Maintain the physical property to the highest standards.
• Given the damp, high-altitude environment, oversee a rigorous preventative maintenance schedule for both interiors and sprawling grounds.
• Rooms Division & Reservations Management: Oversee the Rooms Division Manager to ensure optimal occupancy and ADR (Average Daily Rate).
• You are responsible for the performance of the on-site Reservations Department, ensuring they maximize direct bookings and manage the property management system (PMS) with 100% accuracy.
• Oversight of Food & Beverage, Conferencing & Banqueting Departments: Provide direct strategic leadership and daily supervision to the Food & Beverage Manager and the Banqueting & Conference Manager.
• Ensure seamless communication between the kitchen, floor staff, and event coordinators to deliver high-volume functions and daily dining excellence
• Guest Relations: Personally handle high-level guest feedback and VIP arrivals.
• Foster a culture where service recovery is immediate and hospitality is intuitive.
• Team Development: Recruit, train, and mentor department heads.
• Ensure a high level of employee engagement and adherence to labour laws and safety regulations.

Requirements

• Experience: A minimum of 8–10 years in the hospitality industry, with at least 3 years in a General Manager or Deputy GM role at a 4-star (or higher) resort property.
• Education: A Degree or Diploma in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Property Management Systems and advanced financial literacy for P&L analysis.

Qualifications

• No qualifications mentioned

Salary & Benefits

• Salary range to be discussed during the interview process.