Resort Manager KZN

Join the First Group  Team

First Group, a well-established leader in the hospitality and property management industry, is seeking passionate and experienced hospitality professionals to join our dynamic operations team in KwaZulu-Natal.

If you are driven by service excellence, strong operational leadership, and creating memorable guest experiences, we invite you to apply for the following opportunities:

Deputy General Manager – Hotel

North Coast, KwaZulu-Natal

We are seeking a motivated and hands-on Deputy General Manager to support the leadership of a busy coastal hotel. This role is ideal for a hospitality professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key Focus Areas

• Supporting the General Manager in the day-to-day management of hotel operations
• Ensuring exceptional guest service standards across all departments
• Assisting with the management of Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and Maintenance operations
• Driving staff performance, training, and operational efficiency
• Supporting financial controls, stock management, and cost management
• Ensuring compliance with company standards, health and safety regulations, and service excellence

Requirements

• Proven experience in a senior hospitality supervisory or management role
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent operational and problem-solving abilities
• Solid understanding of hospitality service standards
• Hospitality management qualification advantageous

General Manager – Resort Property

South Coast, KwaZulu-Natal

We are looking for an experienced and passionate General Manager to take full responsibility for the operations of a well-established small Resort property on the beautiful South Coast.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage both operational performance and guest satisfaction while leading a small but dedicated team.

Key Focus Areas

• Full operational management of the Resort
• Leading and developing a small hospitality team
• Managing budgets, financial reporting, and cost controls
• Ensuring high standards of housekeeping, maintenance, and guest services
• Driving guest satisfaction and operational efficiency
• Maintaining company operational standards and procedures

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Lodge or  Resort General Manager
• Strong operational and financial management skills
• Excellent guest relations and leadership ability
• Experience managing smaller hospitality operations will be advantageous
• Hospitality qualification advantageous

Why Join First Group?

• Work with a respected and established hospitality brand
• Beautiful coastal working environments
• Opportunity to grow within a dynamic hospitality group
• Supportive operational and management team
• On site accommodation
• Market related salary and company benefits

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a brief motivation letter to:

vacancies@firstgroup-sa.co.za

 

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.