General Manager

10 Sep 2026 - 10 Oct 2026

Permanent

JHB004663

Hospitality

Gauteng, JHB - Northern Suburbs

R80k CTC per month - R90k CTC per month

GENERAL MANAGER – LUXURY HOSPITALITY

We’re looking for an exceptional hospitality leader who combines strong commercial and operational ability with a genuine passion for people.

This is a senior leadership role for a warm, compassionate and highly personable General Manager who understands that luxury service is about more than standards — it’s about creating an environment where guests feel genuinely valued, respected and cared for.

What We’re Looking For

• SA citizen – essential
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management
• Strong hospitality background with significant Food & Beverage experience
• Proven senior management / General Management experience
• Exceptional guest relations and service delivery skills
• Warm, approachable, compassionate and emotionally intelligent
• Strong leadership, communication and people-development abilities
• Sound commercial and financial acumen, including budgeting and cost control
• Excellent operational and problem-solving skills
• Strong knowledge of F&B, housekeeping and hospitality operations
• Experience managing HODs and multidisciplinary teams
• Sound understanding of health & safety, hygiene, security and legislative compliance
• Strong computer literacy and reporting skills
• Experience with sales, revenue generation and occupancy targets
• Ability to build positive relationships with guests, families, staff and key stakeholders

The role will encompass

• Overall leadership and management of the operation
• Driving exceptional guest experiences and consistently high service standards
• Overseeing F&B, housekeeping and other operational departments
• Managing budgets, revenue, costs, productivity and operational controls
• Driving occupancy, sales and commercial performance
• Leading, mentoring and developing HODs and wider teams
• Building a positive, high-performance culture and developing future talent
• Managing guest and family relationships with professionalism, empathy and discretion
• Ensuring excellent standards across facilities, maintenance, security, hygiene and safety
• Monitoring compliance, policies and operational procedures
• Overseeing wellness, care and resident-focused services
• Preparing management reports and monitoring overall performance
• Supporting new developments, operational set-up, recruitment, suppliers and opening processes where required

The personality fit is key: We need someone who is naturally warm, caring and approachable, with the emotional intelligence to connect with people at all levels. A polished hospitality professional who leads from the front, handles challenges calmly and genuinely takes pride in delivering an exceptional guest experience.

For More Information Please Contact

Aida Ioannides