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Overview

• Our client, a Sophisticated Restaurant, situated on a Stellenbosch Wine Estate, is looking to employ an experienced Sous Chef  who is a disciplined culinary leader.
• As the Sous Chef, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations, supervising staff, and ensuring the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
• The position will balance advanced technical cooking skills with high-pressure staff management, inventory control, and rigorous adherence to food safety and hygiene standards.  You will also assist with menu planning and costing recipes, food consumption, strict stock controls, stock management, stock movement, rotation and ordering and supplier liaison, excellent control of food cost, wastage and kitchen preparation, staff development and disciplining, setting up and managing SOP’s, ensuring the team has high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.

Requirements & Skill

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef in a high-end hospitality environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, flavour profiles, and presentation
• Leadership and supervisory experience with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Culinary creativity and innovation
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational proficiency
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff
• Applicants currently residing in the Winelands region will receive preference

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Overview

• We have an exciting career building opportunity for a Junior Floor Manager at a well-known restaurant, situated in the heart of Stellenbosch. 

Ideal Candidate:

• If you have 2 – 3 years’ experience in a high-paced restaurant environment, resides in the local vicinity of Stellenbosch / Winelands area, fully bilingual (Afrikaans and English) and have your own reliable transport, we would like to hear from you! A formal hospitality qualification will be advantageous. 

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain training and provide ongoing support for front-of-house staff, including product knowledge, service standards, safety, and daily operations
• Uphold food quality, correct portioning, hygiene, and cleanliness standards, while suggesting operational improvements where needed
• Demonstrate professionalism and respect towards both staff and guests
• Follow company procedures, monitor billing and attendance, report absenteeism, and assist with equipment control and maintenance
• Maintain thorough knowledge of the menu, ingredients, and preparation methods
• Ensure the restaurant is fully prepared for service, with adequate stock and equipment available
• Manage cash collection and ensure accurate cash-ups, taking accountability for any variances
• Adhere to health, hygiene, and safety standards, ensure clean uniforms, and report any risks or suspicious matters immediately
• Minimise losses due to wastage, breakage, theft, or negligence
• Maintain stock levels and ensure all guest items are correctly billed
• Conduct regular maintenance checks, ensure equipment is in good working order, and report any faults promptly

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• Our Client is a high-end, boutique catering company in Paarl, known for exceptional quality, personalized service, and event excellence. 
• We are seeking a talented Snr CDP or Jnr Sous Chef with a strong culinary and catering background, excellent knowledge of catering operations, familiar with using state of the art cooking techniques, execution of high quality menus for all catering events. Someone who is forward thinking, resourceful with excellent communication and operational skills. Formal Culinary Qualification preferred. 
• It is a pre-requisite to have a valid driver’s license and own reliable transport. Applicants need to reside in the local vicinity of Paarl / Franschhoek. 

Key Requirements & Skill

• Proven experience in a high-end hospitality environment
• Culinary degree or equivalent certification
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, flavour profiles, and presentation
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
• Culinary creativity and innovation
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Time management and organizational proficiency
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Effective communication and collaboration with kitchen staff
• Applicants currently residing in the Winelands region will receive preference

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Overview

• We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sous Chef to join our client’s culinary team at a renown Steakhouse Restaurant and Butchery in Stellenbosch. The ideal candidate is someone with a strong culinary and operational skillset,  ability to lead and manage a brigade effectively, quality driven, a leader, stable track record and able to perform under pressure. A formal culinary education, own reliable transport and valid driver’s licence is essential. Candidates to reside in the local vicinity of Stellenbosch.

Experience / Skill / Qualification:

• Certificate or Diploma in Professional Cookery
• Must be able to cook, with experience in a fine-dining or premium casual restaurant
• Strong cooking skills with the ability to manage and expedite service
• Comprehensive knowledge of hygiene and food safety standards
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a kitchen brigade
• Good understanding of stocktaking, administration, and computer literacy

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• Our client, a Luxury Boutique-style property, is situated along the unspoilt coastline of the De Hoop Nature Reserve. Accommodation includes a luxurious 5-bedroomed and a 4-bedroomed lodge, surrounded by coastal fynbos and the best whale watching area in Africa. 
• Our esteemed client is seeking to employ a Management Couple to join their vibrant team.

General Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in 5-star properties in a similar environment 
• Own transport
• Valid driver’s licence (essential)
• Strong team management and time management skills
• Creative, out-of-the-box thinking with the ability to think on their feet
• Able to work independently without supervision
• Outgoing personalities with strong guest engagement and hosting skills

Position Requirements:
Him:

• FGASA Level 1 Marine (or Level 1 with Marine to be completed within 6 months of employment) – all guiding qualifications must be up to date and valid
• First Aid Level 1
• Strong maintenance and vehicle maintenance skills
• Excellent hosting skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Basic HR knowledge
• Valid PDP

Her:

• Strong hosting skills
• All-rounder knowledge across departments (advantageous)
• PAN knowledge (essential)
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Basic HR knowledge
• Strong administrative skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)
• Driver’s licences would be an advantage

Remuneration Details

• Market-related salary
• Accommodation
• Food allowance (company-funded)
• Work cycle: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
• 21 days annual leave
• Uniform provided
• Provident fund (after 3 months)
• 13th cheque (dependent on company performance)
• No children allowed

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• The Assistant Hotel Manager’s role is to enhance the operational efficiency and service quality of the Hotel by, under the guidance of the Hotel Manager, providing the service which creates the platform whereby teams can excel and meet their underlying objectives within their departments. 
• You will excel in this role if you are an efficient, solutions driven individual who enjoys a fast paced and constantly changing environment. with a passion for exceptional service whilst maintaining a high degree of operational delivery and people management.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that world-class service is consistently delivered to all guests across the hotel, as measured by online reputation metrics and direct guest feedback.
• Work with the relevant teams to ensure that policies, processes, and standards directly impacting guest safety, security, and preferences are effectively implemented.
• Monitor the usage of equipment and consumption of stock, ensuring efficiency and minimizing waste.
• Develop, implement, and monitor systems that capture and communicate guest preferences without compromising their privacy.
• Attend daily, weekly and monthly meetings as required to ensure that you are always on top of all developments within your team and the bigger organisation.
• Have detailed knowledge of all Front Office, Housekeeping and F&B procedures to ensure that constant guidance is provided.
• Create an environment that fosters positive employee engagement and commitment to their roles.
• Provide timely feedback and conduct performance appraisals for the hotel team according to required standards.
• Enforce discipline where necessary according to the Code of Conduct.
• Work with third-party suppliers to ensure excellent service to both the organization and the guests.
• Prepare and propose the annual budget, working closely with finance and purchasing to ensure inventory and par stock levels support consistent quality service.
• Manage department rosters, attendance and leave balances to control staffing costs.
• Monitor Night Auditors and ensure that they are maintaining the correct standards and procedures that accurate financials are captured daily.
• Reconciliation of all floats to be checked on a regular basis to rule out any discrepancies.
• Regularly train on all SOP’s and ensure that the team is up to date with all relevant procedures.
• Notice and communicate opportunities for quality improvement, ensuring follow-through on implementation.

Experience, Qualification & Skill

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in hotel management or a similar leadership role within the hospitality industry
• Diploma in Hospitality Management or Tourism beneficial
• Advanced computer skills including MS office, including e-mail and internet
• Experience with Protel PMS advantageous
• Valid driver’s licence

Key Attributes

• Ability to confidently operate within a fast-paced and challenging environment
• Effective complaint handling
• Demonstrate exceptional team leadership and management skills
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills
• Financial acumen
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest standard

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• Our client, a sophisticated property in the heart of Franschhoek, is seeking an experienced Guest Assistant to join their front office team. 
• The Guest Assistant provides exceptional service to guests by ensuring smooth check-in and check-out processes, addressing guest feedback, itinerary planning and making the necessary reservations, collaborating with colleagues, and maintaining operational standards. This role requires a warm, courteous demeanour and an efficient, guest-centred approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure guest challenges are addressed promptly or escalated to the Manager on Duty as required and follow through on closing the loop with the guest/s to resolve.
• Handle requests such as wake-up calls, dining reservations, local area information, booking of activities, facilitating transport arrangements and any other special accommodations.
• Provide accurate billing information, ensuring all guest charges are recorded and any discrepancies are resolved before check-out.
• Coordinate guest transportation, luggage assistance, and handle any final feedback with warmth and professionalism.
• Always uphold a neat and tidy reception desk.
• Check Public Areas on regular intervals during your shift to ensure these areas are always guest ready.
• Manage the front desk area, answering calls promptly, assisting with guest inquiries, and directing calls to appropriate departments.
• Handle any emergencies or incidents during the shift, ensuring the safety and security of guests and staff.
• Weekly and daily reports must be completed as per front desk shift procedures.
• Detailed PIT checks to be done on each shift and compared to guest details on Protel.
• Highlight any maintenance issues or service deficiencies promptly to maintain the hotel’s standards.
• Adherence to all health and safety regulations.

Experience, Qualification & Skill

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the Front Office operations of a luxury hotel
• Proficient in use of various well-known Property Management systems
• Conversant with specialist terminology including F&B service, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Wardrobe, Security and
• Operational Finance
• Display a sense of urgency and dedication to meeting the needs and wishes of others
• The ability to remain calm and professional when under pressure
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Must be professional and a team player
• Sustainable quality and attention to detail

Position Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality Management or Tourism would be advantageous
• Certificate in First Aid/Fire Fighting/Health and Safety, would be advantageous
• Ability to work shifts including night shift
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas

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• Our client, a Luxury Boutique Hotel in Franschhoek, seeks experienced  Housekeeping Porters to join their team.  We are seeking positive, vibrant and energetic individuals.
• You will excel in this role if you are flexible and able to multitask working at a faster than average speed. Your high level of attention to detail with excellent organisational skills, and the ability to learn and adapt in the environment they work in will be essential.
• A clear criminal record and valid driver’s license is compulsory. 

Core Responsibilities

• Assist housekeeping through supplying rooms with clean linen, towels, supplies and collect dirty laundry and deliver other relevant items
• Perform deep cleaning tasks, such as carpet cleaning, window washing, mattrass cleaning, high dusting and furniture and curtain rail polishing
• Assist with setting up guest rooms with special amenities or decorations for special occasions
• Ensure mini bars are correctly stocked and recorded
• In room bar trolleys to be set-up correctly as per menu list with the accompanying serving gear i.e. corkscrew, coasters etc.
• Assist with transporting of housekeepers to various areas via golf carts (when required)
• Perform rotational cleaning duties (including all public areas) and ensure that all furnishes, facilities and equipment are in good repair
• Assist with moving furniture where required and additional duties such as Porter
• Assist with the dispatch and receiving of outsourced laundry and all functions related to this
• Ensure guest satisfaction by performing such duties as attending to their request and enquiries courteously and efficiently
• Adhere to and maintain Health and Safety standards

Experience & Skill

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a luxury hotel or similar
• Knowledge of cleaning products, techniques and methods
• Be able to communicate and understand well
• Keen eye for attention to detail
• Maintain a high level of hygiene and cleanliness at all times
• Personal and professional integrity

Essential Requirements

• Matric Certificate
• Good communication skills in English
• High level of physical endurance
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work shifts including night shift
• Preference will be given to candidates from Franschhoek and neighbouring areas

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• An exceptional opportunity exists for a highly motivated Restaurant Manager to join the pre-opening team of a new, upmarket restaurant situated on the outskirts of Stellenbosch. This role is ideal for an individual with a profound passion for the hospitality industry and a dedication to curating exceptional guest experiences.
• Our client is an acclaimed, award-winning Chef renowned for their innovative approach to seasonal, contemporary South African cuisine.
• Candidates with a robust Food and Beverage background, proven exceptional leadership abilities, and an unwavering commitment to service excellence are encouraged to apply.

Experience & Skill

• At least 3 – 5 year’s managerial experience in an upmarket dining environment
• Proficient wine knowledge
• Strong ability to lead, manage and develop a team
• Guest and service centric   
• Previous experience with a start-up restaurant beneficial

Essential Requirements

• Formal Hospitality qualification preferred
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
• Preference will be given to candidates from Stellenbosch and neighbouring areas

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• Situated in the picturesque Stellenbosch, our client holds a distinguished place as a historical landmark in the renowned Winelands region. We are currently seeking an accomplished Senior Sous Chef to join our client’s culinary team.
• The ideal candidate for this pivotal position will possess a robust skill set encompassing management, administration, and operational expertise, coupled with an unwavering passion for culinary excellence and staff development.

Core Requirements

• Previous experience in effectively managing and leading a bustling five-star hotel kitchen operation is essential. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to quality, exceptional leadership abilities, stability, and the capacity to thrive under pressure. Formal culinary education, reliable transportation, and a valid driver’s license are indispensable prerequisites.

Core Responsibilities

• In this crucial role, you will provide invaluable support to the Executive Chef in managing and directing all aspects of kitchen operations and personnel. Your responsibilities will include assisting in menu planning, meticulously costing recipes, and ensuring efficient food consumption. Furthermore, you will be entrusted with maintaining stringent stock controls, effectively managing stock movement and rotation, and fostering productive supplier relationships. Demonstrating exceptional proficiency in controlling food costs, minimizing wastage, and optimizing kitchen preparation processes will be paramount. Additionally, you will play a pivotal role in staff development, ensuring effective training and fostering a positive work environment.

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• We have a dynamic opportunity for a seasoned Senior Front of House Manager on an iconic, upscale Wine Estate in Stellenbosch. 
• We are looking for an seasoned Senior Front of House Manager with at least 4-5 years senior Front of House or F&B Management role within a hotel, wine estate, fine dining or similar hospitality environment. Strong working knowledge of restaurant & events operations, including private dining and function management. 

The Role

• The role is responsible for the overall management and seamless delivery of the guest-facing experience across all front-of-house areas, including the restaurant, bar, events or host functions. This role requires a confident and experienced leader who can set standards, develop people, and drive both guest satisfaction and commercial performance.
• Working closely with the General Manager, Head Chef, and relevant department heads, the role plays a pivotal role in shaping the guest journey from arrival to departure.

Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12 essential 
• Diploma / Degree in Hospitality Management preferred 
• Wine qualification (WSET Level 2 or higher) advantageous
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in a senior front-of-house or food and beverage management role within a hotel, wine estate, fine dining, or comparable hospitality environment
• Proven track record of leading and developing multi-functional service teams
• Demonstrated experience managing revenue performance and operational budgets
• Strong working knowledge of restaurant and events operations, including private dining and function management
• Solid understanding of South African labour legislation, including the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Labour Relations Act.
• Proficiency in restaurant POS systems and reservations management platforms

Core Accountabilities

• Guest Experience and Service Standards
• Operational Leadership & Management
• People Management & Team Development
• Events & Functions
• Menu, Product & Wine Knowledge
• Health, Safety & Compliance