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
Head Chef Required – New Restaurant Opening | Nairobi, Kenya (Opening 1 October 2026)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to lead the opening of a brand-new 140-seater restaurant in Nairobi, Kenya.
We are seeking a highly skilled culinary professional who is passionate about food, driven by excellence, and capable of building a kitchen operation from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full setup and launch of the kitchen operation
- Design and develop innovative, high-quality menus
- Implement and manage kitchen systems, procedures, and standards
- Conduct accurate food costing and maintain budget controls
- Recruit, train, and lead a high-performing kitchen team
- Ensure consistency in food quality, presentation, and service delivery
- Maintain strict hygiene, health, and safety standards
Minimum Requirements:
- At least 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef or in a similar senior role within a comparable environment
- A recognized hospitality or culinary qualification
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong skills in menu development, food costing, and kitchen systems design
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication abilities
- High attention to detail and a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences
What We Offer:
- The opportunity to lead and shape a new restaurant concept from inception
- A supportive and growth-oriented working environment
- Competitive remuneration package based on experience
- $ 4000 Net salary
- This is a live-out position, and expatriate applicants will be responsible for securing their own accommodation.
If you are a motivated and creative chef ready to take on a new challenge and make your mark, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your updated CV, references, copies of all qualifications and a portfolio of your work to admin1@cedar-wood.co.zaJob Features
Head Chef Required – New Restaurant Opening | Nairobi, Kenya (Opening 1 October 2026) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to lead the opening of a brand-new 14...
📌 Job Specification: Field Guide / Lodge Anchor Couple – 5★ Game Lodge, Mpumalanga
Overview
A prestigious 5‑star game lodge in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced, professional Field Guide / Lodge Anchor Couple to join their team. This dynamic couple will play a key role in delivering exceptional guest experiences, ensuring smooth lodge operations, and upholding the high standards expected in a luxury safari environment.Role 1: Lodge Anchor
Key Responsibilities
- Hosting guests and ensuring a warm, professional lodge experience
- Managing guest check‑ins and check‑outs
- Overseeing stock control, ordering, and consumption tracking
- Conducting room checks to maintain 5★ standards
- Handling office administration, filing, and daily operational paperwork
- Supporting all lodge departments when required
- Maintaining clear communication with management and operational teams
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 4★ or 5★ lodge environment
- Strong administrative and organisational skills
- Computer literate (MS Office, email, lodge systems advantageous)
- Excellent verbal and written English communication
- Sound understanding of lodge operations and departmental workflows
- Basic financial understanding (costs, stock, petty cash, reporting)
- Grade 12
Role 2: Field Guide
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting daily game drives for guests
- Hosting duties and guest interaction throughout the stay
- Guest activity and airport transfers
- Taking guests on excursions to nearby reserves
- Driving guests on day safaris and external excursions
- Assisting other lodge departments when needed
- Conducting bush walks in line with safety protocols
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience as a Field Guide in a 4★ / 5★ lodge
- FGASA Level 1 or 2 (higher levels advantageous)
- Valid RSA Driver’s License + PDP
- Valid First Aid certification
- Rifle Handling qualification
- SAPS Firearm Competency
- DEAT Registration
- Strong communication and guest‑engagement skills
- Professional, safety‑focused guiding approach
Package on Offer
- Salary: Negotiable based on experience
- Live‑in accommodation provided
- Additional benefits to be discussed with shortlisted candidates
Ideal Couple Profile
- Professional, guest‑focused, and passionate about hospitality
- Strong teamwork and communication as a couple
- Reliable, mature, and able to work independently
- Committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences
- Flexible and willing to assist across departments
Please froward applications to cameron@cedar-wood.co.za
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📌 Job Specification: Field Guide / Lodge Anchor Couple – 5★ Game Lodge, Mpumalanga Overview A prestigious 5‑star game lodge in Mpumalanga is seeking an experienced, professional F...
🌿 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: CONCESSION MANAGEMENT COUPLE – BOTSWANA 🌿
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic couple for a unique Concession Manager role based in a remote wilderness location in Botswana. This is an incredible opportunity for a hands-on couple who are passionate about the bush and thrive in remote, off-the-grid environments. ✨ What we’re looking for: • Strong lodge management experience, ideally in remote safari settings • Confident in community engagement & stakeholder relations • A true “jack-of-all-trades” mindset – adaptable and resourceful • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently • A genuine love for wilderness living • Values-driven individuals aligned with conservation and community impact 🌍 This role goes beyond operations – it’s about representing a meaningful conservation ethos, building strong community relationships, and ensuring exceptional concession and lodge management. If you and your partner are ready for a rewarding challenge in one of Africa’s most beautiful and remote locations, we’d love to hear from you. 📩 Send your CVs to: sam@cedar-wood.co.zaJob Features
🌿 EXCITING OPPORTUNITY: CONCESSION MANAGEMENT COUPLE – BOTSWANA 🌿 We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic couple for a unique Concession Manager role based in a remote wi...
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🌍 Executive Opportunity: Managing Director – Botswana (Luxury Hospitality & Conservation) Salary neg. A leading organisation operating at the intersection of luxury hospitality, conserva...
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Description Head Chef, North West R25,000 – R30,000 DOE Head Chef – Luxury Game Lodge (Northwest Province) R25,000-R30,000 DOE Are you a passionate and experienced culinary professional with a...