Domenique Schutte
@domeniqueschutte
I am an experienced hospitality and operations manager delivering efficient operations, financial accuracy, and exceptional guest service.
What I'm looking for
I am a multifaceted hospitality and operations professional with 12+ years of experience in management, administration, bookkeeping, customer service, and event coordination. I lead teams, streamline workflows, prepare monthly financial reports and budgets, and deliver high standards of guest-facing and back-office service.
I adapt quickly to new systems and international clients, excelling in remote assistance, schedule and diary management, bookings coordination, and procurement. I take pride in implementing cost-saving measures, training staff, and organising events and marketing to boost occupancy and customer satisfaction.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hospitality & Bar Manager
Fairy Knowe Backpackers
Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Managed daily lodge and bar operations including stock control, POS, cash-ups and monthly finance reports, and hired, trained and scheduled staff across bar, kitchen, reception and housekeeping. Planned and executed events and managed guest bookings and activity arrangements to maintain high service standards.
Bookings & Onsite Assistant
Paraglide Africa
Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)
Scheduled flights, managed confirmations and rescheduling while coordinating with instructors and clients, and maintained organized booking records. Attended site 4 days per week to handle customer sign-ins, process payments and enforce safety protocols.
Online Invigilator
Brainline
Apr 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 8 months)
Supervised online exams to ensure academic integrity by verifying candidate identity and system readiness and documenting irregularities. Provided technical assistance during exams and produced incident reports to maintain compliance.
Guest House Manager
Hildesheim Guest Lodge
Oct 2022 - Mar 2023 (5 months)
Managed accommodation, kitchen and bar operations and oversaw bookings, check-ins/outs and guest special requests to uphold service standards. Trained and supervised staff, implemented cost-saving measures and coordinated marketing campaigns to boost bookings.
Freelance Bookkeeper
Bespoke Fencing
Jun 2021 - Mar 2022 (9 months)
Updated historical financial records (2018–2022), processed invoices, tracked expenses and reconciled accounts to prepare accurate financial records. Prepared documentation for tax and audit submissions.
Sales Administration Assistant
NUtec Digital Ink
Oct 2020 - Jan 2022 (1 year 3 months)
Processed customer orders, created sample requests and maintained client accounts while administering ECOs, NPIs, NPRs and NCRs. Managed inventory and logistics using Syspro and ensured compliance with Incoterms and labeling standards.
Operations Controller
Fenster Aluminium
Jun 2020 - Sep 2020 (3 months)
Managed inventory control, stock issuing and job preparation while handling procurement, petty cash and financial records. Coordinated installation schedules and resolved customer complaints to ensure timely delivery.
Bookkeeper
Marine Dynamics
Dec 2018 - May 2020 (1 year 5 months)
Managed bookkeeping for multiple companies including invoicing, reconciliations, payroll and VAT processing, and coordinated audits to maintain statutory compliance. Prepared financial reports and maintained organized records for tax purposes.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
ITT International
TEFL / TESOL Certificate, Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Awarded a TEFL/TESOL certificate from ITT International in 2020 for teaching English as a foreign language.
School of Shipping
Certificate of Completion, Import & Export / Incoterms
Completed training in Import & Export and Incoterms through the School of Shipping in 2020.
Xero Limited
Certificate of Completion, Bookkeeping
Completed Xero bookkeeping training in 2019 focused on the Xero accounting platform and bookkeeping workflows.
Udemy
Certificate of Completion, Parts, Warehousing & Inventory Management
Completed a course in Parts, Warehousing & Inventory Management via Udemy in 2018.
Millpark Education
Business Administration & Management, Business Administration
2015 - 2016
Completed a Business Administration & Management program at Millpark Education from 2015 to 2016.
Hoërskool Florida
National Senior Certificate, Secondary Education
Completed Matric (National Senior Certificate) at Hoërskool Florida in 2011.
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