Executive Assistant to General Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Hospitality Management, Office Administration or a related field • Minimum 2 years' experience as an Executive Assistant to a General Manager, Personal Assistant, Hotel Administrator or in a similar senior administrative role • Previous experience within a 4-star or 5-star hotel environment is highly advantageous • Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills • Excellent time-management and multitasking abilities • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Professional and friendly disposition • Professional appearance and excellent interpersonal skills • High level of confidentiality, discretion and integrity • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook • Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines • Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and employees at all levels • Comfortable working collaboratively across multiple hotel departments • Flexibility to work within a busy and fast-paced hospitality environment Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the General Manager • Manage the General Manager's diary, appointments, meetings and schedules • Coordinate internal and external meetings • Prepare correspondence, reports, presentations, meeting minutes and management documents • Monitor deadlines and follow up on action items and tasks delegated by the General Manager • Liaise professionally with department heads, hotel employees, guests, suppliers and external stakeholders • Manage telephone calls, emails, correspondence and enquiries • Prepare and distribute internal communications • Assist with management reports, presentations and operational information • Support hotel projects, events, meetings, inspections and special assignments • Assist with management initiatives as required • Maintain accurate records and an efficient filing and document management system • Facilitate communication between the General Manager and hotel departments • Handle confidential hotel, guest, employee and business information with discretion • Represent the General Manager's office professionally and courteously • Perform other reasonable duties assigned by the General Manager What We're Looking For We are looking for someone who understands that an Executive Assistant to a Hotel General Manager is more than an administrative position. You will need to anticipate requirements, keep track of priorities, follow up on outstanding actions and ensure the General Manager has the administrative and operational support required to lead a busy hotel effectively. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, discreet, dependable and proactive , with the confidence to communicate professionally with senior managers, employees, guests and external stakeholders. To Apply Please submit an updated CV clearly reflecting your relevant Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Hotel Administration or senior administrative experience . Candidates with previous experience supporting a Hotel General Manager or senior hotel executive within a 4-star or 5-star hotel will have a distinct advantage. Only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Apply for this Executive Assistant to General Manager hotel vacancy in Cape Town today.