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.
Protection of Personal information policy (PoPi)
As a recruitment business we introduce candidates to clients for permanent employment, temporary worker placements or independent professional contracts. The exchange of personal data of our candidates and our client contacts is a fundamental and essential part of the recruitment process. In order to support our candidates' career aspirations and our clients' resourcing needs we require a database of candidate and client personal data containing historical employment information as well as current resourcing requirements. To maintain, expand and develop our business we need to record the personal data of prospective candidates and client contacts. Due to the nature of our business we will never store your personal data for a period longer than 5 years without having meaningful contact with you in this time period. If you have not received any meaningful contact from us or have not accessed our website in the past 5 years, your personal information will be deleted from our systems. Your personal information will not be shared or sold to any 3rd party. Your information is solely used for the purposes of job recruitment.
By applying for a job via the Cedar Wood Recruitment website your CV and Cedar Wood Recruitment profile will be shared with the Recruiter who has advertised the position. We recommend that you remove any non-essential personal information from your CV and Profile. Cedar Wood Recruitment will store your information until you ask us to delete your Cedar Wood Recruitment account or you have not engaged with our services for a period of 5 years or more.
Latest Job Listings
- Guest Hosting & Front-of-House
- Welcome guests on arrival and manage check‑ins and check‑outs
- Provide warm, attentive hosting throughout the guest stay
- Handle guest requests, special arrangements, and activity coordination
- Administration & Office Management
- Daily lodge administration, filing, and communication
- Manage emails, reservations, and guest documentation
- Assist with financial administration (petty cash, invoices, stock sheets)
- Operational Coordination
- Liaise with housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance, and guiding teams
- Conduct room checks to ensure 5★ standards
- Oversee stock control, ordering, and consumption tracking
- Support management with operational planning and reporting
- Guest Experience & Activities
- Assist with activity scheduling, transfers, and guest logistics
- Provide information on lodge offerings, wildlife, and the surrounding area
- Step in to support other departments when required
- Professional Representation
- Uphold the lodge’s brand, values, and guest service standards
- Maintain a calm, solution‑driven approach in a remote environment
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 4★ or 5★ lodge environment
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Excellent verbal and written English communication
- Computer literate (MS Office, email, lodge systems advantageous)
- Understanding of lodge operations and departmental workflows
- Professional, guest‑focused, and service‑driven
- Valid driver’s licence (advantageous)
- Grade 12
- Warm, confident, and polished in guest interactions
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Able to multitask and remain calm under pressure
- Team player with a positive, proactive attitude
- Mature, reliable, and comfortable living in a remote lodge setting
- Salary: Based on experience
- Live‑in accommodation provided
- Meals and other benefits discussed with shortlisted candidates
- Passionate about hospitality and guest service
- Comfortable working independently and supporting multiple departments
- Committed to maintaining high standards in a luxury lodge environment
- Looking for long‑term growth within a reputable lodge team
- Please forward applications to cameron@cedar-wood.co.za
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We are seeking an experienced and guest-focused Assistant Camp Manager to oversee the daily operations of our lodge camp and ensure an exceptional guest experience.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, has strong leadership skills, and is committed to delivering high standards of customer service in a lodge or remote hospitality environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the lodge camp and report to the Camp Manager
- Welcome and interact with guests, ensuring excellent customer service at all times
- Handle guest enquiries, requests, complaints, and special arrangements professionally
- Oversee housekeeping, maintenance, front-of-house, and food & beverage operations
- Ensure guest rooms, public areas, and facilities are clean, comfortable, and well maintained
- Coordinate guest check-ins, check-outs, reservations, and room allocations
- Supervise lodge staff and ensure high performance and service standards
- Monitor food quality, presentation, and dining service standards
- Conduct regular inspections of the lodge and address operational issues promptly
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and company policies
- Assist with budgeting, stock control, procurement, and cost management
- Prepare operational and occupancy reports for management
- Coordinate activities, excursions, and guest experiences where applicable
- Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, contractors, and service providers
- Promote a warm, welcoming, and professional lodge atmosphere
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 / Matric
- Diploma or qualification in Hospitality Management or Tourism advantageous
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in lodge, camp, or hospitality management
- Previous experience dealing directly with guests in a hospitality environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office and booking systems)
- Knowledge of food and beverage operations advantageous
- Ability to work flexible hours, weekends, and public holidays
- Valid driver’s licence advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Guest relations and customer service excellence
- Leadership and staff management
- Problem-solving and conflict resolution
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Professional appearance and attitude
- Financial and stock-control awareness
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Live-in accommodation
- Meals on duty
To apply please email your full updated cv, copies of qualifications and contactable references to admin1@cedar-wood.co.za
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We are seeking an organized and proactive Assistant Staff Accommodation Manager to support the efficient operation of our workforce accommodation facility. The successful candidate will assist in overseeing housekeeping, maintenance, catering, administration, and staff welfare while ensuring high standards of safety, cleanliness, and operational efficiency.
Previous experience in camp, lodge, hospitality, or facilities management environments is essential.
Salary R 17 000 to R 20 000 DOE
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Camp Manager with the overall day-to-day operation of the staff camp
- Supervise housekeeping, maintenance, catering, and cleaning teams
- Ensure accommodation units, communal areas, kitchens, and facilities are clean and maintained
- Coordinate room allocations, staff check-ins, and departures
- Monitor camp occupancy and maintain accurate accommodation records
- Handle staff queries, complaints, and welfare matters professionally
- Conduct regular inspections of rooms, kitchens, dining areas, and recreational facilities
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, hygiene, and company standards
- Assist with stock control and ordering of camp supplies, cleaning materials, and consumables
- Support catering operations and ensure food service standards are maintained
- Monitor contractor and supplier performance within the camp
- Prepare reports on occupancy, incidents, maintenance issues, and camp operations
- Assist with budgeting and cost control measures
- Ensure emergency procedures and security protocols are followed
- Coordinate transport schedules and logistics where applicable
- Assist with onboarding and orientation of new camp staff
- Maintain positive staff relations and a productive camp environment
Requirements and Qualifications
Education
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Diploma or certificate in Hospitality Management, Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field is advantageous
Experience
- 2–5 years’ experience in staff accommodation, hospitality, lodge, camp, or facilities management
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Experience in remote-site or large workforce accommodation operations is advantageous
Skills and Competencies
- Strong leadership and team supervision skills
- Good organisational and administrative abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
- Knowledge of health, safety, and hygiene standards
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, accommodation systems, reporting tools)
- Attention to detail and high service standards
- Financial awareness and stock-control knowledge
Additional Requirements
- Ability to live on-site if required
- Valid driver’s licence may be required
- First Aid and Health & Safety training are advantageous
- Ability to work in multicultural environments
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