
Ryan Ramsamy
@ryanramsamy
Short-Term Rental Operations Manager in Cape Town, running 15–20 apartments and managing revenue, reservations, housekeeping and maintenance.
What I'm looking for
Since November 2024, I’ve run day-to-day operations for a portfolio of 15–20 short-term rental apartments in Cape Town, including units at Mandela Rhodes Place and Leisure Bay. I manage nightly rates and booking calendars, and handle reservations from enquiry through check-out.
I oversee housekeeping and maintenance, leading six cleaners, a maintenance technician and an admin assistant. I also communicate with apartment owners about performance and unit care, and represent the business on the short-term letting sub-committee.
At One&Only One Za'abeel, I was part of the pre-opening team, supporting guest arrivals and departures, reservations and guest account management. I implemented a Pit Check and Docket filing system for the Front Office team and produced front office reporting.
Earlier, I managed overall hotel operations at The Bantry Bay Suite Hotel and implemented SOPs checked through routine inspections. My hospitality experience also includes reservations at The Alphen and The Marly Boutique Hotels, and front office work at The Ritz-Carlton, Sharq Village.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Operations Manager
Short-Term Rental Management for Apartments in the CBD and s
Nov 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)
Run day-to-day operations for 15-20 short-term rental apartments, including revenue management, reservations, housekeeping, and maintenance. Lead a team of 6 cleaners, 1 maintenance technician, and an admin assistant, and communicate with apartment owners on performance and unit care.
Front Desk Agent / Co-ordinator (Pre-Opening)
One&Only One Za'abeel
Oct 2023 - Nov 2024 (1 year 1 month)
Part of the pre-opening team handling guest arrivals, departures, reservations, and guest account management. Implemented a Pit Check and Docket filing system and produced front office reporting, trained in Forbes and LQA standards.
Operations Manager
The Bantry Bay Suite Hotel
Jan 2023 - Jul 2023 (6 months)
Responsible for overall hotel operations across all departments, implementing SOPs and coordinating departments to ensure smooth operations and guest-ready units.
F&B Waitron, Receptionist, Duty Manager
Aquarius Hospitality Holdings (Pty Ltd)
Apr 2015 - Jul 2023 (8 years 3 months)
Part-time role handling guest arrivals, departures, reservations, and reservation accounts, along with bar service and stock takes.
Front Desk Agent (Seasonal, FIFA World Cup)
The Ritz-Carlton, Sharq Village
Nov 2022 - Dec 2022 (1 month)
Handled check-ins, check-outs, guest accounts, cashiering, and credit limit monitoring. Managed guest enquiries by phone and email.
Reservationist
The Alphen and The Marly Boutique Hotels
Feb 2022 - Aug 2022 (6 months)
Created and updated bookings, managed guest accounts and transactions, and compiled quotations and invoices. Handled reservation enquiries by phone and email.
Acting Reservations Manager / Reservationist
The Bantry Bay Suite Hotel
Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 (11 months)
Managed guest accounts, bookings, quotations, and invoices. Compiled management reporting on reservation statistics and department performance.
Rooms Division In-service Trainee
The Table Bay Hotel
Jan 2019 - Jun 2019 (5 months)
Trained in front office, reservations, and guest relations as part of an in-service program.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Cape Town Hotel School, CPUT
National Diploma, Hospitality Management
2018 - 2021
Grade: Cum Laude
Completed a National Diploma in Hospitality Management with a focus on accommodation, graduating Cum Laude.
Milnerton High School
Matric, General
Grade: Bachelor's Pass
Completed Matric with a Bachelor's Pass and a distinction in Tourism.
MEC
Level 1 First Aid, First Aid
Completed Level 1 First Aid training.
Shakers
Barman certificate, Bartending
Earned a Barman certificate.
Forbes
Forbes standards training, Hospitality Standards
Completed Forbes standards training.
LQA
LQA standards training, Hospitality Standards
Completed LQA standards training.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
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