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

Permanent
KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 8 hours ago
We are now recruiting for a Head Chef to be based at a luxury Country House with award-winning cuisine, spa, and wedding venue in the scenic Caversham Valley, KZN This is an urgent position that need to be filled

Requirements

  • Minimum 5-8 years’ experience as a Head Chef within a 5-star lodge environment.
  • Matric certificate essential.
  • Relevant tertiary culinary qualification preferred.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • Good financial acumen and understanding of budgeting and cost controls.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Good computer literacy in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Valid RSA ID.
  • Valid driver’s licence and own transport advantageous.
  • Stable employment track record.
  • Professional, reliable, ethical, confidential, and passionate about hospitality.

Remuneration & Benefits

R 25 000 with accommodation To apply please send your full updated cv with copies of qualifications and food portfolio to admin1@cedar-wood.co.za  

Job Features

Job Category

Chef, Head Chef

We are now recruiting for a Head Chef to be based at a luxury Country House with award-winning cuisine, spa, and wedding venue in the scenic Caversham Valley, KZN This is an urgent position that need ...

Permanent
KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 8 hours ago
We are now recruiting for our client based in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands for an Admin Clerk to join their team.

About the Property

  • 32 bedrooms, laundry, spa, 2 restaurants (150-seater Bistro & Conservatory), chapel, conference venue (150-seater), lounges, bars, cellar, offices, and a riverside lodge.
  • Farmhouse: 12-sleeper self-catering farmhouse with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Location: KwaZulu-Natal Midlands Reports to: Accountant Salary: Up to R8,500 gross per month Accommodation: Single live-in position (unfurnished room with en-suite bathroom, kitchen counter, water & electricity included to reasonable use) Uniforms: Provided for summer and winter (staff to supply stockings, shoes, and belts)
Start: A.s.a.p

Working Hours & Benefits

  • Monday to Friday, 07h00 – 16h00 (administrative hours)
  • 15 days annual leave per annum worked

Requirements

  • Computer literacy: Word, Excel, Microsoft Office email
  • SAGE Pastel experience required
  • MICROS Point of Sale experience advantageous

Office Team

  • Accountant x1
  • Admin Clerk x1

Role Overview

The Admin Clerk will manage all administrative duties within the office and ensure the hotel’s financial operations are maintained in line with auditing procedures and company policies. The role requires close collaboration with the Accountant to ensure smooth financial management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create and process financial transactions
  • Post information to accounting journals/software from source documents (invoices, receipts, etc.)
  • Maintain accurate debtor and creditor records
  • Assist with payments and reconciliations
  • Generate financial reports for management

Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for someone detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive, with strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while supporting the accountant. Previous hospitality industry experience will be an advantage. To apply please send your full updated cv to admin1@cedar-wood.co.za  

Job Features

Job Category

Admin, Receptionist

We are now recruiting for our client based in KwaZulu-Natal Midlands for an Admin Clerk to join their team. About the Property 32 bedrooms, laundry, spa, 2 restaurants (150-seater Bistro & Conserv...

Permanent
KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 5 days ago
We are now recruiting for a Camp Manager for a Luxury lodge based in Kwazulu-Natal Salary DOE | This is a live in position OVERIVEW: As part of the housekeeping team, you will work with the Housekeeping Team Leader to maintain clean guest areas in the main lodge, cabins, and work in the laundry maintaining the stock and control of the equipment. You are to report to your Team Leader once tasks are completed and to the Lodge Manager* for any maintenance issues. SKILLS: • Communication: effectively communicate to various levels within the department and corporation • Computer literacy: MS Suit, Google Drive and Property Management Software • Financial • Administration and organizational • Reporting • HR/Labor relations UNIFORM: Uniforms are provided by the company. On your employment you will receive a full set of uniforms, this is replaced every two years with a small yearly top up for wear and tears. DUTIES: Duties and Responsibilities are not limited to the below, this is a summary of general duties expected to be completed • General camp operations • SOP – implementation and management of teams according to SOPs • Ensuring correct staffing levels – roster management and requesting new staff according to operational requirements • Training and development of team members • Reporting for Month end to Senior Management • CAPEX and OPEX • Meetings with team – daily, department monthly, staff meeting monthly • Minutes for Meetings • Stock Control and Cost Controlling • Maintain Cleanliness • HR – assist teams with HR related matters and include fellow Team Leader e.g. Kitchen – Executive Chef | Maintenance – Maintenance Manager • Ensure OSHA standards are met • Ensure Residents lodging is acceptable • Welcoming of visitors in absence of the Camp Host • Planning Events and issuing out Event Sheets • Reservations Management for the Lodge • Petty Cash • Stock takes monthly for all departments. • Inventory reporting on losses or damage • Yearly Rates review • Perform duties assigned by GM or Hospitality Manager • Ensuring compliance with operational policies and corporate governance To apply please send your full updated cv with contactable references to admin1@cedar-wood.co.za

Job Features

Job Category

Camp Manager

We are now recruiting for a Camp Manager for a Luxury lodge based in Kwazulu-Natal Salary DOE | This is a live in position OVERIVEW: As part of the housekeeping team, you will work with the Housekeep...

Permanent
KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 5 days ago

We are a fast-thinking company within the vacation ownership industry, focused on delivering flexible and innovative holiday solutions. We are committed to providing outstanding service, building long-term client relationships, and creating real value for our members. Our culture is performance-driven, professional, and built around integrity and results.

Duties & Responsibilities

This is a contract, on-site role for a Sales Consultant.

The Timeshare Sales Consultant will be responsible for generating and closing sales of vacation ownership products. This is a performance-driven role requiring proactive prospecting, self-generated business development, and confident closing ability.

Daily responsibilities include:

 • Generating and closing own business (self-sourced deals are essential)

 • Prospecting and developing new sales opportunities

 • Conducting professional and structured sales presentations

 • Identifying client needs and presenting tailored vacation solutions

 • Handling objections effectively and closing deals

 • Maintaining strong follow-up and client communication

 • Building long-term customer relationships

 • Achieving and exceeding monthly sales targets

 • Maintaining accurate reporting and sales records

This role is suited to a self-starter who thrives in a high-performance sales environment and does not rely solely on company-provided leads.


Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications & Requirements

 • Proven track record in sales and closing

 • Ability to generate own leads and business is mandatory

 • Strong negotiation and objection-handling skills

 • Excellent communication and presentation ability

 • Target-driven and self-motivated mindset

 • Experience in timeshare, travel, or hospitality advantageous

 • Formal sales training and/or business qualification preferred

 • Must be able to work on-site


Package & Remuneration

Remuneration

 • Competitive basic salary

 • Uncapped commission structure

 • Performance-based incentives

 • Strong earning potential for high achievers

 • Growth opportunities within the company

Salary is R 14 000 DOE To apply for this position, forward your comprehensive CV in Word or PDF Format as well as proof of all qualifications and all contactable references to johan@cedar-wood.co.za Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days. If you don't receive and response, regard your CV as not shortlisted

Job Features

Job Category

Sales & Marketing, Sales & Rates Co-Ordinator, Sales & Reservations Coordinator, Sales Manager

We are a fast-thinking company within the vacation ownership industry, focused on delivering flexible and innovative holiday solutions. We are committed to providing outstanding service, building long...

Permanent
KwaZulu-Natal
Posted 5 days ago
Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to manage the financial administration of a hospitality shareblock portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reporting within a Hotel or hospitality environment.   Key Responsibilities: • Maintain accurate financial records and bookkeeping up to trial balance • Process debtors and creditors • Perform bank reconciliations and account reconciliations • Prepare monthly financial reports and cash flow reports • Capture and reconcile invoices, payments, and receipts • Assist with budget preparation and expense control • Process payroll information where required • Ensure compliance with company financial policies and procedures • Liaise with auditors, suppliers, and management • Monitor levy payments, owner accounts, and shareblock-related financial administration • Assist with stock control and hospitality financial administration where applicable   Minimum Requirements: • Proven bookkeeping experience within hospitality, hotels, lodges, or property management • Relevant financial qualification advantageous • Strong knowledge of bookkeeping principles and accounting procedures • Strong Excel and administrative skills • High attention to detail and accuracy • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines • Good communication and organizational skills   Advantageous: • Experience in shareblock or sectional title administration • Hospitality industry experience Reports To GM
Salary is R 14 000 – R 22 000 DOE To apply for this position, forward your comprehensive CV in Word or PDF Format as well as proof of all qualifications and all contactable references to johan@cedar-wood.co.za Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days. If you don't receive and response, regard your CV as not shortlisted

Job Features

Job Category

Bookkeeper, Creditors Clerk, Finance, Financial Controller, Financial Manager

Position Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Bookkeeper to manage the financial administration of a hospitality shareblock portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsibl...