General Manager

Kendrick Recruitment

Job Location:

Knysna - South Africa

Monthly Salary: R 50000 - 60000

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

GENERAL MANAGER

5-Star Boutique Hotel & Spa Plettenberg Bay Western Cape

Kendrick Recruitment is currently searching for an exceptional General Manager for a well-established award-winning 5-star boutique hotel and spa in Plettenberg Bay. This property forms part of a respected boutique hospitality group with operations across South Africa.

This intimate coastal hotel offers a refined guest experience with a strong emphasis on personalised service outstanding food and a warm welcoming atmosphere. This opportunity is suited to a leader who values culture character and genuine human connection and who can inspire excellence across all areas of the operation.

Salary: R50000 R60000 gross per month (dependent on experience and negotiable)

Position: Live-out

Minimum Requirements

Minimum 5 years experience in a senior management or General Manager role within luxury boutique hospitality

Relevant hospitality or tourism qualification

Strong financial acumen including budgeting forecasting and cost control

Proven ability to lead coach and develop a close-knit team

Sound knowledge of HR legislation and practices

Experience hosting agents media and VIP guests

Understanding of sustainability practices within hospitality

Computer literate with strong administrative capability

Valid PrDP

Impeccable references and a clean employment track record (non-negotiable)

Key Responsibilities

Full general management of all hotel departments and daily operations

Financial management including budgeting forecasting and reporting

HR leadership including recruitment training performance management and staff development

Building and maintaining strong relationships with guests staff agents the local community and industry partners

Driving continuous improvement of the guest experience across all touchpoints

Custodian of operational equipment and hotel assets

Ensuring compliance with health safety and sustainability standards

Upholding and championing company values and culture throughout the team

Who We Are Looking For

A warm confident leader who is comfortable with discerning guests

A humble curious and growth-focused professional

A natural people leader who empowers teams rather than micromanaging

Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency

High energy self-motivated and driven by excellence

Values-led and committed to maintaining a strong team culture

Package

Gross monthly salary: R50000 R60000 (dependent on experience)

Live-out position

Interested candidates are invited to apply with an updated CV motivation letter contactable references and a recent head and shoulders photograph.

Should no feedback be received within 7 working days applicants should consider their application unsuccessful.

Required Skills:

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GENERAL MANAGER5-Star Boutique Hotel & Spa Plettenberg Bay Western CapeKendrick Recruitment is currently searching for an exceptional General Manager for a well-established award-winning 5-star boutique hotel and spa in Plettenberg Bay. This property forms part of a respected boutique hospitality g...