Villa Operations Manager – Short-Term Rentals

Villa Operations Manager – North Goa

Company: Zeppy Stays LLP Location: North Goa, Goa Job Type: Full-time Work Mode: In-person Industry: Hospitality | Vacation Rentals | Short-Term Rental Management

Job Overview

Zeppy Stays is looking for a responsible, proactive and hospitality-oriented Villa Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple luxury villas and holiday rental properties across North Goa.

The candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth property operations, delivering excellent guest experiences, managing guest check-ins and check-outs, coordinating caretakers and housekeeping teams, maintaining inventory, handling booking inquiries and building strong relationships with our online travel partners and property aggregators.

This position requires someone who can independently manage multiple properties, solve operational challenges, communicate effectively with guests and staff, and ensure that every property maintains high standards of cleanliness, service and guest satisfaction.

If you have experience in hotel management, resort operations, villa management, Airbnb property management or vacation rental operations, we would like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

1. Villa & Property Operations

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple villas and holiday rental properties across North Goa.
• Ensure all properties are clean, well-maintained and guest-ready before every check-in.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify maintenance requirements.
• Ensure that all operational standards and property SOPs are followed.
• Coordinate repairs, maintenance and vendor requirements.

2. Guest Management & Guest Relations

• Handle guest check-ins and check-outs.
• Ensure a smooth arrival and departure experience for guests.
• Assist guests during their stay and promptly resolve complaints or concerns.
• Maintain professional communication with guests before, during and after their stay.
• Ensure high levels of guest satisfaction and encourage positive reviews.

3. Reservations & Inquiry Management

• Handle booking inquiries received through WhatsApp, phone calls and online platforms.
• Coordinate with the sales and reservations team regarding bookings and guest requirements.
• Follow up on inquiries and ensure timely responses.
• Coordinate guest arrivals, departures and special requests.

4. Aggregator & OTA Relationship Management

• Maintain professional relationships with property aggregators, travel agents and online travel agencies (OTAs).
• Coordinate with platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and other holiday rental partners.
• Handle operational coordination related to existing bookings.
• Resolve booking-related issues and maintain good working relationships with partners.

5. Staff & Caretaker Management

• Coordinate daily activities of villa caretakers, housekeeping staff and other property personnel.
• Allocate responsibilities and monitor staff performance.
• Ensure housekeeping schedules are followed and properties are prepared on time.
• Manage staff attendance, duty schedules and operational requirements.
• Ensure staff maintain professional standards while interacting with guests.

6. Inventory & Supplies Management

• Maintain inventory of linen, toiletries, cleaning supplies, kitchen essentials and other property consumables.
• Monitor stock levels and arrange timely replenishment.
• Maintain records of inventory purchases and consumption.
• Minimise wastage and ensure proper utilisation of resources.

7. General Administration & Reporting

• Maintain records of check-ins, check-outs, maintenance issues and guest feedback.
• Prepare regular operational updates and reports for management.
• Coordinate with management on property requirements, expenses and operational challenges.
• Take ownership of day-to-day issues and ensure timely resolution.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in hotel management, resort operations, villa management, Airbnb management or vacation rental operations.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple properties and coordinate different teams.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Basic computer knowledge, including Google Sheets, Excel and WhatsApp.
• Familiarity with Airbnb, Booking.com, MakeMyTrip or other OTA platforms will be an advantage.
• Ability to travel between multiple properties across North Goa.
• Fluency in English and Hindi is preferred. Knowledge of Konkani and Marathi will be an advantage.
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic hospitality environment.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who takes ownership of responsibilities rather than waiting for instructions.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Responsible and dependable.
• Guest-focused with a service-oriented attitude.
• Proactive in identifying and solving problems.
• Comfortable managing staff and coordinating multiple properties.
• Organised and detail-oriented.
• Capable of working independently and handling operational challenges.

Job Location

North Goa. The candidate will be required to travel between multiple villa properties managed by Zeppy Stays.

Experience: Relevant experience in hospitality, hotel operations, property management or vacation rentals is preferred.

Pay: ₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement

Work Location: In person

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