Hot Jobs at Wild Dreams Hospitality

• A wildlife conservation organization is seeking a SPECIES MONITOR to join their team.
• The organization is a leader in endangered species conservation and monitoring. It looks for individuals who are passionate about wildlife and dedicated to making a difference. Work focuses on a variety of priority species, including wild dogs, lions, cheetahs, and rhinos.
• The ideal candidate will be adaptable, willing to live in a remote environment, and capable of working independently as part of a small team. This position is an opportunity for a conservationist who wants to contribute directly to the protection of Africa's wildlife.

Core Criteria:

• N.Dip. Nat.Con. / BSc. Conservation Ecology or similar qualification is preferred.
• FGASA qualified with field experience, preferably in a Big 5 environment.
• Valid driver's and PrDP license.
• Valid First Aid Certificate.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Ability to carry out field monitoring, including the use of radio-telemetry and camera trapping.
• Willingness to host and provide a guided experience to volunteers.
• Basic computer literacy and data management skills.

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• This role requires you to generate and grow sales, build strong agent relationships, and deliver exceptional customer service. You will create world-class itineraries to exceed agent and guest expectations, ensuring an efficient and accurate sales process. You'll collaborate with agents, providing inspiring luxury travel experiences, managing bookings, and staying updated on company policies and procedures. Additionally, you will reduce operational inefficiencies, stay on top of system updates, and work with the Reservations Manager to strengthen agent relationships and maximize sales opportunities.

Core Criteria:

• Matric certificate with mathematics
• Tertiary qualification in Travel & Tourism/Hospitality.
• 4-5 years at a senior level with extensive product knowledge of Southern & East Africa (including Rwanda, Tanzania, and Kenya).
• Proven experience in customer relationship management and developing inbound travel products.
• Personal or educational travel experience is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email, and internet.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Foreign European language skills are a plus.
• A passion for wildlife and a strong commitment to sustainability and conservation.

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• This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded Travel Consultant who thrives on precision, logistics, and delivering seamless, high-touch guest journeys.

Core Criteria:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience as a Travel Consultant
• Solid understanding of Southern and East African travel logistics
• Previous exposure to luxury, safari, or tailor-made travel environments preferred
• Proven experience quoting, booking, and issuing flights and transfers
• Strong knowledge of airline fare structures, routing logic, and ticketing processes
• Proficiency in MS Office and travel booking or reservation systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational ability with meticulous attention to detail
• Calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure
• Commercial awareness with a strong sense of pricing and margins
• Collaborative mindset and strong service ethic

Core Responsibilities:

• Quote, book, amend, and manage domestic and regional flight reservations
• Arrange road transfers, air transfers, charters, and scenic flights
• Liaise with suppliers to secure preferred rates and maintain strong working relationships
• Apply margins and commissions in line with the company’s pricing strategy
• Support reservations and sales teams to improve booking conversion and guest experience
• Issue confirmations, vouchers, and all relevant travel documentation
• Proactively manage flight changes, delays, and any guest travel disruptions
• Maintain accurate records for bookings, invoicing, and reconciliations
• Ensure all travel arrangements align with brand standards and service expectations
• Assist with reporting on travel revenue, margins, and operational performance
• Communicate clearly and professionally with guests, agents, and internal teams

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• The designer will be responsible for conceptualizing and producing creative assets across digital platforms, social media, presentations, training manuals, brochures, and marketing collateral, ensuring premium standards in layout, typography, and design systems. They will collaborate closely with marketing, commercial, and operational teams to align creative output with business goals. The company itself is a luxury hospitality and wellness brand with a strong presence in Africa and internationally, specializing in spa operations, wellness consultancy, and product development, known for blending innovation with purpose and delivering transformative guest experiences.

Core Criteria:

• National Diploma/Degree in Graphic Art/Design or related field
• Minimum 4 years’ professional experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, After Effects), Canva, Figma, and similar tools
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across web, social, presentations, PDFs, and video assets
• Background in hospitality, wellness, and luxury brands
• Enthusiastic, curious, and passionate about design
• Attention to detail, innovative flair, excellent time management and organisational skills
• Growth mindset, open to feedback and change
• Enthusiastic, curious, and passionate about design
• Own transport required for travel to and from work
• Must be based in Johannesburg

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Conceptual Design: Develop original, on-brand creative ideas that elevate identity and storytelling
• Asset Production: Deliver high-quality collateral across social media, digital platforms, and operational needs
• Documentation Design: Create professional documents, training manuals, presentations, proposals, brochures, and marketing collateral (digital and print)
• Strategic Collaboration: Partner with Marketing, Commercial, and Spa teams to align creative output with business objectives
• Brand Standards: Uphold premium standards in layout, typography, and design systems across all outputs

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• This is a fast paced café based in the heart of Cape Town in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring smooth store operations, excellent customer service, strong team leadership, and consistent brand standards in a high-volume environment.

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily operations of the Kloof Street store
• Manage and support store staff
• Ensure excellent customer service and brand representation
• Maintain store cleanliness, organisation, and presentation
• Manage daily admin and reporting
• Monitor stock levels and communicate with management regarding ordering
• Ensure opening and closing procedures are followed
• Actively generate new sales opportunities for: Corporate catering, office lunches and wellness programs, wholesale partnerships, retail product placements
• Visit local businesses, gyms, offices, and retailers to introduce Nourish’d products
• Build and maintain relationships with potential corporate clients
• Follow up on leads and convert them into ongoing customers
• Represent the brand with professionalism and enthusiasm

Core Criteria:

• Previous hospitality or cafe management experience
• Strong sales and relationship-building skills
• Confident approaching businesses and presenting products
• Must have a strong understanding of veganism as well as gluten-free lifestyle
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Comfortable managing a team
• Passion for health, wellness, and nutrition
• Good administrative and communication skills
• Ability to work on weekends

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• This Sous Chef role is a hands-on leadership position supporting the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations. The role involves guiding and training junior staff, overseeing food preparation and presentation, maintaining stock control and waste reduction systems, and ensuring every dish meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and presentation. It requires strong organizational and leadership skills.

Core Criteria:

• Culinary Diploma
• Approximately 4 years’ experience in a senior chef role (preferred)
• Own transport with valid driver’s license
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Exceptional customer-service skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Availability to work within opening hours (including evenings, public holidays, and weekends)

Candidate Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the kitchen staff in the chef’s absence
• Provide guidance to junior kitchen staff (line cooking, food preparation, dish plating)
• Oversee and organize kitchen stock and ingredients
• Ensure a first-in, first-out food rotation system; verify all food products are properly dated and organized
• Keep cooking stations stocked, especially before and during prime operation hours
• Train and assess staff on the job
• Manage food and product ordering, keep detailed records, minimize waste, and improve waste reduction systems
• Supervise all food preparation and presentation to ensure quality and restaurant standards
• Work with the head chef to maintain kitchen organization, staff ability, and training opportunities
• Assist the head chef with menu creation
• Monitor and maintain health and safety standards
• Maintain staff and leave rosters
• Ensure CDPs are familiar with weekly/daily reservations, events, and menu requirements
• Check each dish leaving the kitchen for quality, quantity, presentation, and correct temperature

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• This is your opportunity to become the vital operational heartbeat of this well-respected guide training school. You will be instrumental in ensuring the smooth logistical and administrative operations of the camp. The ideal candidate has high energy levels, a pragmatic view of life, fancy working in nature, and has previous experience in the hospitality/nature/conservation environment. A position with the primary purpose of coordinating the communication, administration, kitchen, camp and course activities in the Camp.

Core Criteria:

• Matric Certificate, an applicable tertiary qualification will be advantageous
• The candidate would need a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the Safari, Lodge, or Hospitality Industry (Lodge background preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Excellent personal skills with both staff and students
• Excellent organisational, logistic, and administration skills
• Completely computer literate
• Excellent track record with references

Core Responsibilities:

• Understanding the Concessions and Reserve Rules and Regulations, and make sure that Instructors, students and visitors sign the Code of Conduct and Reserve Rules.
• Handle the official communication in camp. Camp phone and e-mails.
• Pre-course preparation – Course Listings, Paperwork, Welcome Letters, Room Allocation, Food Orders and Menu preparation.
• Guest arrival, feedback forms, stock and cash control.
• Camp and guest administration, processing, invoicing, filing, and paperwork.
• Supervising housekeeping and kitchen staff
• The compliance with Legal and Regulatory Requirements with regard to Insurance, Health and Safety.