General Manager at Kanda Residences
South Africa
General Manager at Warwick Ibah Luxury Villas and Spa
South Africa
General Manager at Paradise Koh Yao
South Africa
General Manager at Anantara Medjumbe
South Africa
General Manager at Ocean View Hotel
South Africa
South Africa
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Gender: | Male |
Languages: | English,Afrikaans,Dutch,Portuguese |
Location: | South Africa |
About
Award-winning, methodical manager with documented track record of success in managing five-star hotels and remote island resorts. Collaborative communicator bilingual in English and Afrikaans, conversant in Dutch and Portuguese on the intermediate level. Engaging, insightful leader able to manage teams across departments to deliver high quality customer service for hotel guests. Knowledgeable in all aspects of labour management, change management, and business development. Skilled in public relations, Human Resources, and budget development. Create innovative marketing campaigns and new business lines to drive revenue and further bottom-line growth. Talented problem solver, readily make decisions with integrity at the forefront
General Manager | |
Mar 2017 - Feb 2018 • 1 year | |
A full-service gated residential community with 5 star hotel amenities encompassing 114 keys, one restaurant, two bars, two hectares of land, comprised of rental and owned properties with long and short-term leases and a workforce of 99 staff members.
Oversee daily duties and manage rental pool, establish goals for personnel including kitchen staff, office employees, receptionists, and maids. Allocate tasks and responsibilities for efficiency. Manage and negotiate all contracts, budgets and exp... enditures to monitor sales and profits. Handle all aspects of daily operations, customer service, financial management, business development, and professional development. Orchestrate relevant and targeted marketing initiatives to drive revenue and promote hotel services, banqueting, and F&B department. Provide welcoming atmosphere for customers upon arrival, and resolve customer issues with professionalism. Conduct routine inspections for strict adherence to all safety regulations and standards; instituted a preventative maintenance programme, resolve maintenance issues and staff or equipment shortages. Interface with vendors including suppliers, event planners, and travel agents. Collaborate with related oversight for all local marketing initiatives. Selected Contributions: Refurbishing of the property. Moderated and created content for company social media including Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as pages on review sites including Holiday Check and TripAdvisor. Successfully improved occupancy by 4%, grew GOP by 97% and cut costs by 7% during 2017 FY Received the Luxury Family Hotel of the Year, Luxury Travel Guides Award in 2017. Received nominations for the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017, and Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2018. Read more |
General Manager | |
Oct 2015 - Jan 2017 • 1 year 4 months | |
.A full-service luxury boutique hotel in Ubud with 18 villas, one restaurant, two bars on two hectares of land, with 78 staff members.
Supervised and established daily goals for kitchen staff, office personnel, receptionists, maintenance and housekeeping staff. Arranged all activities and allocated duties for efficiency. Fielded concerns from customers and honoured feedback received. Addressed maintenance issues including equipment or staff shortages. Created intuitive and relevant marketing st... rategies to promote hotel services and increase market presence. Interpreted financial information to track profits and sales. Managed all staff committees and issues, profit and loss, as well as customer experience and entertainment. Established new income sources for the resort while collaborating with the property owners. Selected Contributions: Created content and moderated existing content on company social media, and interfaced with relevant oversight for all local marketing. Oversaw the resort refurbishment, upgrade, and partial rebuild. Successfully grew occupancy rates by 25% while increasing turnover in several departments. Received numerous awards including the Certificate of Excellence 2015/2016, Tri Hita Karana Hotel Tourism Awards Platinum 2016 and 2017, Travelers Choice Award 2016. Received Pusat Penghargaan Indonesia's award for Best Hotel and Service Excellence of the Year 2016. Received nomination for World Luxury Hotels Award 2016 Read more |
General Manager | |
Aug 2012 - Sep 2015 • 3 years 1 months | |
A remote island resort on 30 hectares of land with 72 villas and studios, two restaurants, two bars, a beach club, and a workforce of 170 staff members.
Arranged on-site and external location logistics for three international reality TV programs. Grew the business through carefully designed operational strategies to mitigate a negative business environment. Served as oversight for all daily operations including guest experience, cost control, and ongoing training programs for staff. Interfaced ... with producers on dynamic shooting schedules, as well as extra employees and catering for remote locales. Negotiated with vendors regarding additional accommodations where needed. Guaranteed adequacy in quantity and quality for all supplies and equipment. Held responsibility for guest entertainment on a regular basis. Established prices for products and services. Handled the Phuket Office accounting and purchasing. Developed Yoga / Wellbeing, as a new business unit for the resort. Moderated and created content on social media, as well as local marketing in cooperation with related oversight. Selected Contributions: Successfully managed the resort through a full renovation, rebranding, and relaunch in 2014. Garnered the highest profit and occupancy rates from FY 2013 to FY 2015. Received the Certificate of Excellence and Travel Life Gold awards in 2013, 2014, and 2015. Received nomination for World Luxury Hotel Awards in 2014 and 2015. Read more |
General Manager | |
Oct 2008 - May 2011 • 2 years 8 months | |
An exclusive, extremely remote five-star island resort utilising desalinated sea water and solar-generated electricity encompassing 13 chalets, one restaurant, one bar, one lounge and coffee bar, and a team of 60 staffers on 0.3 hectares of land.
Guaranteed high-quality service standards and sought to exceed guest experiences where possible to deliver best-in-class customer service. Arranged logistics, watersport activities, flight schedules, professional development, and logistics to foster qu... ality service standards. Partnered with the Marketing Office located in Johannesburg to conceptualise marketing campaigns to meet or exceed revenue targets. Interfaced cross-functionally across departments to execute business plans without interruptions within established budget guidelines. Liaised with maintenance management for equipment and boat (8) repairs. Handled routine maintenance of the runway for small planes on the island. Quickly responded to guest concerns and inquiries as needed, and incorporated feedback received into improvements. Maintained knowledge of industry trends to meet demand. Selected Contributions: Continually suggested ideas for new products and services to maintain competitive edge in the ever-changing climate of the industry. Spearheaded revitalisation efforts, leading to recognition as the company's most exclusive vacation spot, bringing it from a three-star to a five-star deluxe resort. Received numerous awards including Tattler's Travel Awards 2009 for the top six of 101 Top Resorts in the world, Leading Resort in Mozambique for 2008, 2009, and 2010. Read more |
General Manager | |
May 2006 - Aug 2008 • 2 years 4 months | |
A three-star hotel consisting of 120 privately owned suites, one restaurant, one bar, and a team of 60 staff members.
Manage rental pool. Tracked food and beverage costs via purchasing operations to maintain suitable inventory amounts and reduce wastage. Coached and motivated employees with on-site training to boost morale. Participated in annual budget development and worked to control department expenses. Guaranteed adherence to all hotel quality standards for cleanliness and appearance. Uphe... ld cleanliness and safety for the food and beverage departments in full compliance with HACCP protocols. Devised ongoing sales and marketing campaigns to boost sales and market share. Selected Contributions: Substantially improved the hotel's overall service standards. Played integral role in achieving four-star status in less than three months. Read more |