
DUTY MANAGER
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Minimum of 3 years Duty Manager or Assistant Hotel Management experience
- Previous 5* Hotel experience would be advantageous
- Computer skills including proficiency in the use of Protel and MS office
- Sustainable quality and attention to detail
- Innovation for results
- Initiative and change agent
- Teamwork, cross organisational collaboration and building high performance teams
- Managing uncertainty (ambiguity) and adaptability
- Matric
- Tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Hotel Management
- Valid Driver’s license
- Ability to work shifts including night shift.
- Personal and professional integrity of the highest standard
- Certificate in First Aid/Fire Fighting/Health and Safety, would be advantageous
- Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas
- Facilitate a seamless stay for guests through planning of the guest journey and making contact with guests during their stay for updates/feedback
- Deal with and or escalate guest challenges/complaints
- Monitor guest feedback received at check-out and through digital platforms, driving improvements based on this feedback as discussed with Management.
- Ensure that all guest facing teams maintain a professional and polished appearance by adhering to the company dress code.
- Enforce a zero-tolerance disciplinary code, maintaining a high standard of professionalism across the team.
- Work closely with Finance and Reservations teams.
- Drive guest feedback to the relevant teams and schedule training on challenging feedback to improve service delivery.
- Communicate occupancy changes or room moves to all departments to ensure proper staffing and resource allocation.
- Conducting regular training on current and updated SOP’s and additional services implemented.
- Drive the PIT check procedure (Pre/In/Post) to ensure all guest services are delivered accurately.
- Manage the monthly reconciliation of Front Office External Supplier Accounts (external airport transfers etc.)
- Manage O-status (zero balance) and Management Accounts
- Minimize waste and control resources within the front office department.
- Managing the Front Office floats (reception and “Forex”)
- Ensure, enforce and maintain Health and Safety standards