Cedar Wood Recruitment - Hospitality Jobs
Cedar Wood Recruitment is a specialized recruitment agency catering for the hospitality industry. With over 18 years’ experience servicing our clients we stand out as an industry leader in sourcing superior candidates. Our main objective is to introduce high quality staff to companies in the hospitality sector. We believe in developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients as well as our candidates, who are carefully selected to ensure a successful introduction of candidate to client.
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Latest Job Listings
Overview A prestigious 5‑star lodge in the Sabi Sand Game Reserve is seeking a professional, guest‑focused Field Guide to join their guiding team. The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional, safe, and educational safari experiences while embodying the lodge’s high standards of hospitality and conservation ethics. A Full Trails Guide qualification is highly advantageous, but not essential. All other guiding paperwork and compliance must be fully up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct morning and afternoon game drives of the highest standard
- Host guests professionally, ensuring a warm, engaging, and memorable safari experience
- Lead bush walks (if qualified) with strict adherence to safety protocols
- Provide accurate, insightful interpretation of wildlife, ecology, and conservation
- Maintain all guiding equipment, vehicles, and rifles in excellent condition
- Assist with guest arrivals, departures, and lodge hosting as required
- Support conservation initiatives and uphold reserve rules and ethical guiding practices
- Work collaboratively with trackers, lodge management, and other departments
- Ensure guest safety at all times, including during wildlife encounters
- Participate in ongoing training, assessments, and lodge activities
Minimum Requirements
- FGASA Field Guide (NQF2 / Level 1) or higher
- Full Trails Guide qualification advantageous (not essential)
- Valid PDP
- Valid First Aid Level 1
- VPDA (Viewing Potentially Dangerous Animals)
- SAPS Rifle Competency + Advanced Rifle Handling
- DEAT/LEDET Registration (or ability to register immediately)
- At least 2 years’ experience guiding in a Big 5 environment
- Excellent communication skills and strong command of English
- Professional, well‑presented, guest‑centric approach
- Strong work ethic, sober habits, and ability to work flexible hours
- Passion for conservation, wildlife, and guest engagement
Personal Attributes
- Warm, confident, and engaging personality
- Strong situational awareness and safety mindset
- High levels of professionalism and integrity
- Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
- Physically fit and able to conduct walks where applicable
- Calm under pressure with excellent decision‑making skills
Package
- Negotiable salary based on experience
- Excellent tips (high‑end international clientele)
- Live‑in accommodation
- Meals on duty
- Uniform
- Training and development opportunities
Job Features
Description Field Guide – Luxury Game Lodge, Sabi Sand Game Reserve Location: Sabi Sand, Mpumalanga Salary: Negotiable depending on experience + excellent tips Start Date: ASAP Accommodation: L...
Head Chef
Luxury Lodge-Eastern Cape
A luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences
This position is ideal for a creative culinary professional who thrives in a lodge hospitality environment, values fresh local ingredients, and has a passion for producing innovative, high-quality cuisine.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
- Design and develop seasonal menus that showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event menus to the highest standards.
- Lead, train, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
- Ensure consistency in food preparation, portion control, and presentation.
- Manage food costing, budgeting, and stock control to achieve financial targets.
- Source quality suppliers and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Monitor inventory levels and oversee purchasing and ordering processes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Work closely with management to enhance the overall guest experience.
- Accommodate dietary requirements and special guest requests.
- Assist with private dining experiences, functions, and special events.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a luxury hotel, lodge, country house, or fine dining establishment.
- Relevant culinary qualification from a recognized institution.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary cuisine and modern cooking techniques.
- Proven experience in menu development and kitchen management.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of food costing, budgeting, and stock management.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction.
Desired Attributes
- Creative and innovative approach to food.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Self-motivated and hands-on leader.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work in one of South Africa's most beautiful coastal destinations.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Staff meals and accommodation
Job Features
Head Chef Luxury Lodge-Eastern Cape A luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences ...
Head Chef
Luxury Country House – Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape
A prestigious Country House in Plettenberg Bay is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and deliver exceptional dining experiences
This position is ideal for a creative culinary professional who thrives in a boutique hospitality environment, values fresh local ingredients, and has a passion for producing innovative, high-quality cuisine.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring exceptional food quality and presentation.
- Design and develop seasonal menus that showcase fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
- Prepare and present breakfast, lunch, dinner, and special event menus to the highest standards.
- Lead, train, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
- Ensure consistency in food preparation, portion control, and presentation.
- Manage food costing, budgeting, and stock control to achieve financial targets.
- Source quality suppliers and maintain strong supplier relationships.
- Monitor inventory levels and oversee purchasing and ordering processes.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health regulations.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Work closely with management to enhance the overall guest experience.
- Accommodate dietary requirements and special guest requests.
- Assist with private dining experiences, functions, and special events.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a luxury hotel, lodge, country house, or fine dining establishment.
- Relevant culinary qualification from a recognized institution.
- Strong knowledge of contemporary cuisine and modern cooking techniques.
- Proven experience in menu development and kitchen management.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong understanding of food costing, budgeting, and stock management.
- Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
- Ability to perform effectively under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Passion for hospitality and guest satisfaction.
Desired Attributes
- Creative and innovative approach to food.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Positive and professional attitude.
- Self-motivated and hands-on leader.
- Strong problem-solving abilities.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Opportunity to work in one of South Africa's most beautiful coastal destinations.
- Supportive and professional working environment.
- Career development and growth opportunities.
- Staff meals and accommodation
Job Features
Head Chef Luxury Country House – Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape A prestigious Country House in Plettenberg Bay is seeking a talented, passionate, and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen team an...
Luxury Lodge – Eastern Cape
A prestigious luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced and guest-focused Duty Manager with some spa management (HOD) experience to join their dynamic hospitality team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences, leading teams, and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of both lodge and spa facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
- Minimum 2–5 years' experience in a Duty Manager, Assistant Lodge Manager, Front of House Manager, or similar hospitality role.
- Some experience in managing or overseeing a SPA and SPA therapist
- Experience within luxury lodges, safari lodges, boutique hotels, or resorts preferred.
- Strong guest relations and customer service skills.
- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and property management systems.
- Ability to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays.
- Valid driver's licence advantageous.
Spa Operations
- Manage the day-to-day operation of the spa.
- Oversee spa bookings, scheduling, and guest treatments.
- Ensure therapists deliver exceptional service and maintain treatment standards.
- Monitor spa stock levels, ordering, and inventory control.
- Drive spa revenue through promotions, upselling, and guest engagement.
- Maintain spa hygiene, cleanliness, and operational excellence.
Personal Attributes
- Professional and well-presented.
- Guest-centric and service-driven.
- Energetic, proactive, and hands-on.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Passion for hospitality, wellness, and luxury guest experiences.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package.
- Accommodation and meals
- Opportunity to work in a world-class lodge environment.
- Career growth and development opportunities within a reputable hospitality group.
If you are passionate about luxury hospitality and have the skills to manage both lodge operations and spa services to exceptional standards, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your updated CV, references, salary expectations, and notice period to admin1@cedar-wood.co.zaJob Features
Luxury Lodge – Eastern Cape A prestigious luxury lodge in the Eastern Cape is seeking an experienced and guest-focused Duty Manager with some spa management (HOD) experience to join their dynamic ho...
- 6-8years experience in guest relations, customer service, or hospitality management, preferably within the spa or wellness industry in 4* or 5* lodge.
- Computer literate (MS Office/Office/Excel/PowerPoint)
- Proficiency in using Opera Property Management System (PMS) and a deep understanding of its operational features
- Experience in generating reports and analyzing data to improve operations and guest experiences.
- Knowledge of budgets, profit & loss, cost of sales, meeting suppliers and coordinating stock deals with procurement.
- Quality and Guest Experience
- Housekeeping & Laundry Management
- Spa & Wellness Operations
- Activities & Guest Experiences
- Cost Control
- Income/Revenue Management and Cost Controls
- Operational Oversight
- People Management and Leadership Duties
- Health & Safety, including Risk Management
Job Features
This position is open to both Namibian and South African citizens. South African applicants must have a valid passport and a clean criminal record. Purpose: To lead and oversee Guest Relations ...