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• Diploma in Hospitality or Lodge Management
• 3 5 years experience in a 5-star boutique lodge or Big 5 reserve
• Strong beverage knowledge
• Proven administrative and stock control skills
• Experience in purchasing, stock management systems, and conducting stocktakes
• Hospitality and service training experience
• Valid Code 8 Drivers License and own vehicle
• Proficiency in stock control and beverage management
• Basic accounting and analytical skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Computer literacy (PAN knowledge is a plus)

• Deliver personalized, world-class guest interactions
• Ensure smooth operation of all dining experiences: breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, bush dinners, and drink stops
• Build rapport with guests and foster repeat visits
• Lead the Guest Delight team with a focus on warmth, care, and attention to detail
• Collaborate with food service teams to exceed expectations
• Oversee beverage stock control systems and purchasing
• Monitor stock levels, expiry dates, and reconcile usage vs sales
• Manage storerooms, fridges, and cellar readiness
• Conduct monthly stocktakes and meet sales targets
• Handle weekly administration, invoices, and GRVs

Are you passionate about wine, exceptional service, and creating unforgettable experiences? We're looking for a dynamic and customer and admin-focused Hospitality Manager to join our team Ken Forrester Wines.

Ken Forrester Wines
is more than just a vineyard – it's a destination. We pride ourselves on our award-winning wines, breathtaking views, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere we offer our guests. Whether they're enjoying a wine-tasting tour, a special event, or simply a relaxing afternoon, we strive to provide a world-class hospitality experience at every turn.

Key Responsibilities:

• General management of all hospitality offerings at Ken Forrester Wines and wine lounge
• Effective administration of all tasting events and tasting room related administration
• Stock management, invoicing and ensuring accuracy in capturing sales
• Preparation and arrangement of logistics for sales through tasting area
• Implementation and monitoring of standard policies and procedures
• Input in annual budget, constant monitoring thereof
• Increase footfall in tasting room by presenting initiatives to increase sales, and building relationships with travel agencies.
• Management & Development of Human Capital in tasting room

Experience and qualifications needed:

• 2-4 years management experience in a tasting room or similar environment
• Previous experience in the wine industry will be beneficial
• Excellent knowledge of wines and sales skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Lightspeed POS system knowledge will be beneficial
• Excellent customer service and the ability to put the customer first and to do problem solving
• Creating a memorable experience for all customers
• Excellent leadership and management skills

If interested, please email your CV to If you do not hear from us within 20 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

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A luxury safari lodge in Hoedspruit is seeking an experienced and dynamic Hospitality Manager to oversee the Guest Delight Division. The successful candidate will ensure that all guests receive a world-class, tailor-made experience while managing the team, beverage operations, and administrative functions.

Qualifications and Experience Required:

Diploma in Hospitality or Lodge Management.

Minimum 3–5 years’ Hospitality Management experience in a 5-star boutique operation or Big 5 reserve in a similar lodge environment.

Strong knowledge of beverages and beverage control.

Proven administrative skills.

Experience in purchasing, stock control systems, and stocktakes.

Hospitality and service training experience.

Code 8 driver’s licence.

Must have own transport.

Key Responsibilities:

Guest Experience Management:

Ensure all guests have a tailor-made, world-class experience through personal interaction.

Oversee dining operations including early morning tea, breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, bush dinners, and special drink stops.

Build and maintain relationships with new and repeat guests.

Promote a culture of guest care and interaction within the team.

Innovate and enhance the guest experience to ensure it remains fresh and modern.

Beverage Control:

Manage the Beverage Stock Control Division within the Guest Delight Service Department.

Implement and maintain daily stock management and control systems.

Ensure adequate stock levels and oversee stock administration, stocktakes, and reconciliation.

Manage purchasing, receiving, and storage of beverage stock.

Maintain storeroom, cellar, and fridge control.

Meet or exceed beverage sales targets.

Assist management with administrative duties related to beverage operations.

Team Management:

Ensure the right people are in the right positions and are guest-focused.

Promote a culture of going the extra mile and continuous learning.

Recognise excellent guest feedback and address negative feedback constructively.

Conduct regular training workshops and manage team performance.

Oversee leave cycles and annual leave of the team.

Additional Responsibilities:

Work closely with the Guest Delight Food Division to ensure service exceeds guest expectations.

Assist at Front of House during guest arrivals, departures, or lodge site inspections.

Build and maintain relationships with the community, owners, suppliers, and affiliated lodges.

Hi there, we hope you are having a great day

Are you a highly adaptable professional with an outstanding talent for seamless coordination, operational excellence and impeccable attention to detail? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, gracefully navigating change with resilience? If this is true for you and you have a deep passion for genuine hospitality as well as delivering exceptional guest experience, this position might be the perfect opportunity for you

What We Do at Kumi and Why

Specialising in the vacation rental business, our purpose goes way beyond successfully managing rental properties and beautiful holiday homes along the Atlantic Seaboard. At Kumi, with a team of highly motivated and passionate people, we turn houses into homes and vacations into unforgettable memories, enriching the lives of our guests, homeowners and ourselves.

Our space at Kumi is inclusive, where everyone feels valued and safe to be themselves. We support each other to grow and learn every day, ensuring that work brings purpose and fulfilment to our lives. By joining Kumi, you will be part of a journey that goes beyond professional success, contributing to a legacy of mindful luxury and sustainable excellence.

Your Role in This

As one of our Hospitality Managers/Hosts you are a vital link between our guests, our property owners, and the entire Kumi team. From ensuring our properties are in an immaculate state and guest-ready to curating memorable holiday experiences, you will embody the Kumi spirit of personalised care and outstanding service quality.

Note: This full-time, permanent position demands the readiness to work weekends and accommodate late check-ins as needed. The role requires utmost flexibility and the adaptability to the demands of the hospitality industry, including working shifts, with certain shifts requiring being on call 24/7. It is based in Camps Bay, Cape Town, and applicants must have (non-negotiable) their own reliable transportation and a valid driver's license.

Your Unique Profile

Personal Qualities

• Great, natural affinity for people and passionate about hospitality.
• Open-minded, energetic, and flexible/adaptable personality.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Precision and reliability: Handle your tasks with care and accuracy.
• A strong sense of responsibility, exceeding the average
• Positive attitude and able to cope with challenging situations.
• Outstanding capability to develop practical solutions with a can-do spirit.
• High ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment without losing your cool or sight of priorities.
• Resilience and dedication: perseverant and willing to go the extra mile for our guests and the team.
• Attentive and thoughtful, paying close attention to details that enhance guest experience and ensure operational excellence.

Professional Skills

• Previous experience in hospitality and/or property management is preferable.
• Well-versed in daily front-of-house and administrative duties.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Valid driver's license and own reliable transport.
• Sound knowledge of Cape Town and South Africa, with an understanding of travel logistics and the ability to create tailored itineraries.

Rather than just fitting into our vibrant culture, you want to contribute and help us build upon it. While technical skills matter, we hire individuals who unify the qualities and attributes to thrive in a care-for-and-help-each-other environment where personal growth and the wellbeing of everyone involved is paramount.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Welcoming Guests with Warmth and Professionalism: Ensure every guest receives a seamless and personal welcome upon arrival, ensuring they feel valued from the moment they arrive at a Kumi property.

• Crafting Memorable Guest Experiences: Proactively engage with guests to understand their needs and preferences, delivering thoughtful, curated solutions to ensure every stay is tailored to their desires.

• Providing Concierge Services: Assist with organising guest requests, such as bookings and recommendations for local attractions, restaurants, and experiences, ensuring a personalised and enriching visit to Cape Town.

• Upholding Superior Property Quality: Conduct thorough property inspections before check-in and after check-out, ensuring each home is immaculate and ready to exceed guest expectations. Proactively and effectively address any maintenance or aesthetic issues.

• Managing Day-to-Day Property Operations: Oversee the smooth running of properties during guests' stays, handling any operational needs with efficiency, from coordinating housekeeping schedules to managing last-minute requests or changes.

• Resolving Guest Issues: Respond swiftly and tactfully to any guest concerns, turning challenges into opportunities to enhance satisfaction by providing practical and thoughtful solutions.

• Building Relationships with Repeat Guests: Nurture a strong rapport with regular visitors, creating a sense of "home away from home" that inspires guest loyalty and memorable connections with the Kumi brand.

• Collaborating with the Team: Work closely with housekeeping, maintenance, and support teams to ensure operational excellence, maintaining open communication to keep everyone aligned on priorities.

• Contributing to Operational Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve processes, whether it's refining check-in/ out procedures, enhancing property setups, or identifying opportunities to elevate the guest experience.

• Personal Growth and Contribution to Company Culture: Represent the Kumi brand by living its values, nurturing inclusivity, teamwork, and positivity. Participate in ongoing training and development to grow in your role and contribute to Kumi's pursuit of excellence.

• Flexibility and Adaptability in Daily Operations: Be ready and available to handle last-minute changes, unforeseen challenges, and varying demands with energy, focus, and a commitment to maintaining seamless operations and a supportive guest and team environment.

What's in it For You

• Work with purpose and vision in a dedicated and inspiring team
• Personal and professional growth and development opportunities
• Blossom in a role that combines purposeful work with meaningful personal connections
• Celebrating creativity and initiative

The Application Process

Our hiring procedures are designed to find individuals who resonate deeply with our values and vision. Here's how it works:

1) CV and Motivational Letter Submission:

Send your updated CV along with a motivational letter to Your letter is important to us, because we are interested in WHY you want to work with us, learn about who you are, what your values are, and how they align with ours.

Letter Guidelines:

• Begin with "Why" you want to join Kumi.
• Let us know what your priorities in life are, what inspires you.
• Tell us about your personal competencies and aspirations.
• Ensure your letter is no more than 3500 characters.

2) Complete Candidate Qualification Form:

After submitting your CV and motivational letter, please complete our candidate qualification form. This step helps us clarify a few key aspects to determine if you qualify for this role.

Copy/paste the following link to access the form:

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PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE STEP 1 AND 2 WILL HAVE THEIR APPLICATIONS REVIEWED.

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3) Value Determination:

If your CV, motivational letter, and form responses qualify you for the next stage, we will invite you to complete the Demartini Value Determination process and share your results with us.

4) Personal Interview:

If we see a strong alignment, we will invite you to a personal interview (in Camps Bay or remote in case you are currently outside the Western Cape). During our interview, we will:

• Discuss your results from your value determination process in detail.
• Explore your previous experiences and how they have shaped your professional journey.
• Delve into your understanding of our values and vision, and how you see yourself contributing to our culture and team goals.
• Answer any questions you may have about the role, the team, and our company.
• Provide a platform for you to showcase your unique qualities and how they align with the position you're applying for.

The personal interview is a two-way conversation where we both assess the fit and potential for mutual growth and success.

5) Final Steps & Timeline:

Following the interview, we will consider your full profile and proceed with the final decision. We aim to complete the entire process within 1-2 weeks.

We wish you best of luck Let's make it happen

Your Kumi Team

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Camps Bay, Western Cape: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working flexible, long hours, including occasional late shifts, with certain shifts requiring being on call 24/7?

Experience:

• Hospitality: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 2025/08/25

2 x Floor Managers Requirements and Management Duties

• Must be well spoken in English
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Reliable Transport
• Able to work flexible restaurant hours
• Opening and closing
• Banking
• Food Cost
• Stock Take
• Stock Ordering/Receiving/Capturing
• Stock management
• Staff management
• Staff Discipline
• Staff Rostering
• FOH & BOH Experience
• Health and safety Protocols
• FIFO RULES and Shelf Life

1. Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide staff.
2. Communication: Effective interaction with customers, staff, and suppliers.
3. Problem-solving: Handling unexpected issues, like customer complaints or inventory shortages.
4. Time management: Juggling multiple tasks, such as inventory, scheduling, and customer service.
5. Attention to detail: Ensuring high-quality food, service, and customer experience.
6. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing situations, like peak hours or staff shortages.
7. Financial management: Controlling costs, managing budgets, and optimizing profitability.
8. Customer service: Providing excellent service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
9. Teamwork: Collaborating with staff to achieve goals and maintain a positive work environment.
10. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene: Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining cleanliness, and preventing foodborne illnesses.
11. Hygiene maintenance: Ensuring high standards of personal and environmental hygiene in the restaurant.
12. Staff Training and grooming.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume to

2 x Floor Managers

Requirements and Management Duties

• Must be well spoken in English
• Clear criminal record
• Clear credit record
• Reliable Transport
• Able to work flexible restaurant hours
• Opening and closing
• Banking
• Food Cost
• Stock Take
• Stock Ordering/Receiving/Capturing
• Stock management
• Staff management
• Staff Discipline
• Staff Rostering
• FOH & BOH Experience
• Health and safety Protocols
• FIFO RULES and Shelf Life

Skills Possessed

1. Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide staff.
2. Communication: Effective interaction with customers, staff, and suppliers.
3. Problem-solving: Handling unexpected issues, like customer complaints or inventory shortages.
4. Time management: Juggling multiple tasks, such as inventory, scheduling, and customer service.
5. Attention to detail: Ensuring high-quality food, service, and customer experience.
6. Adaptability: Flexibility to handle changing situations, like peak hours or staff shortages.
7. Financial management: Controlling costs, managing budgets, and optimizing profitability.
8. Customer service: Providing excellent service and ensuring customer satisfaction.
9. Teamwork: Collaborating with staff to achieve goals and maintain a positive work environment.
10. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene: Ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, maintaining cleanliness, and preventing foodborne illnesses.
11. Hygiene maintenance: Ensuring high standards of personal and environmental hygiene in the restaurant.
12. Staff Training and grooming.

To Apply:

Join to apply for the Hospitality Training Manager role at The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts

This range is provided by The Capital Hotels, Apartments & Resorts. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

About The Job
The Capital Hotels stands for equal opportunity while transforming the Hospitality Industry into a modern aspirational industry once again. We believe that the industry is broken and needs to reinvent the image of service and hospitality. We are achieving this through our incredible staff culture. Our dedicated staff believe in offering the highest level of guest service to our guests while maintaining their dignity and integrity. Our staff are our everything!

WHY WORK FOR US? Our staff love coming to work as they feel respected, appreciated, heard, successful and secure. Imagine a company where managers don’t manage managers, we are all simply doers. Making decisions in regard to our best employees also comes fast, where we recognise talent and reward it quickly through promotions. We don’t need to or want to wait for approval. We recruit on experience but promote on values — the core of which is rigor, disciplined thought and disciplined.

Description: The Training Manager is responsible for building organisational capability by ensuring that organisational learning and development activities support current and future business needs. Consult with Managers to determine training needs and schedule arrangements, training policies and procedures. Research, select and organize training courses; procure text books, manuals and other training materials and equipment. Develop a means of measuring the effectiveness of divisional training programs through testing, etc. Develop, write and coordinate training manuals working with specialists for specific details.

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric
• Appropriate degree with minimum of three (3) years of management training experience
• Experience in hospitality industry preferred
• Computer literacy (Excel, Outlook and MS Office)
• Hospitality Qualification or Similar
• Hands on Problem Solving approach and the ability to remain calm under pressure
• Customer service driven with outstanding communication and active listening skills
• Friendly, courteous and service-orientated
• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
• Effective communication with members of staff as well as Guests of the Hotel
• Honest and trustworthy beyond approach
• Great attention to detail
• Presentable/Professional appearance and well spoken
• Team Player who leads by example
• Proactive in approach
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership skills

Please note that relocation costs will be at your own expense should your application be successful and you reside outside of the city where the Hotel is located.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Human Resources

• Restaurants

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Hospitality Marketing Manager required in Paarl.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Grow and manage social media platforms, with a strong focus on Instagram.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor numbers and farm foot traffic.
• Collaborate with departments to identify, plan, and implement creative marketing opportunities.
• Support hospitality operations with a strong revenue focus.
• Create, edit, and oversee engaging content across digital platforms (visual, written, and video).
• Track and report on marketing performance and KPIs, using insights to refine strategies.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, and marketing events, seasonal campaigns, and launches.
• Ensure brand consistency and uphold image across all channels.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and new digital tools to keep campaigns innovative.
• Provide support to guests and visitors when required, reflecting the standard of hospitality.

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant field such as marketing, hospitality management, or similar.
• At least three years’ practical experience in both marketing and hospitality.
• Strong working knowledge of, and experience with, Opera software.
• Fluency in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-groomed, professional appearance.
• Digital marketing skills: understanding social media algorithms (especially Instagram), content creation, and analytics.
• Event coordination experience: assisting with or promoting special events, launches, or seasonal campaigns.
• Customer-centric mindset: passion for the guest experience and luxury hospitality.
• Creativity and storytelling: ability to bring lifestyle and brand story to life across platforms.
• Availability to work hospitality hours, including weekends and public holidays
• Suitably qualified applicants from designated groups will be given priority.

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Hospitality Marketing Manager to join our exceptional team at Babylonstoren. This role involves close collaboration with a wide range of departments – restaurants, Soetmelksvlei, hotel, spa, art and culture, garden, workshop, revenue, and social media – with the aim of growing our brand presence and enriching the guest experience.

If you are passionate about marketing and hospitality, and enjoy finding creative ways to drive growth and engagement, we'd love to hear from you

Requirements:

• A degree in a relevant field such as marketing, hospitality management, or similar.

• At least three years' practical experience in both marketing and hospitality.

• Strong working knowledge of, and experience with, Opera software.

• Fluency in Afrikaans and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Well-groomed, professional appearance.

• Digital marketing skills: understanding social media algorithms (especially Instagram), content creation, and analytics.

• Event coordination experience: assisting with or promoting special events, launches, or seasonal campaigns.

• Customer-centric mindset: passion for the guest experience and luxury hospitality.

• Creativity and storytelling: ability to bring Babylonstoren's lifestyle and brand story to life across platforms.

• Availability to work hospitality hours, including weekends and public holidays.

Suitably qualified applicants from designated groups will be given priority.

Responsibilities:

• Grow and manage social media platforms, with a strong focus on Instagram.

• Develop and implement strategies to increase visitor numbers and farm foot traffic.

• Collaborate with departments to identify, plan, and implement creative marketing opportunities.

• Support hospitality operations with a strong revenue focus.

• Create, edit, and oversee engaging content across digital platforms (visual, written, and video).

• Track and report on marketing performance and KPIs, using insights to refine strategies.

• Assist in planning, coordinating, and marketing events, seasonal campaigns, and launches.

• Ensure brand consistency and uphold Babylonstoren's image across all channels.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activity, and new digital tools to keep campaigns innovative.

• Provide support to guests and visitors when required, reflecting the Babylonstoren standard of hospitality.