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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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.

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Latest Job Listings

Permanent
Eastern Cape
Posted 3 weeks ago
Description
Front Office Manager required in the Eastern Cape 19k. Salary: R19,000 per month + Night Allowance. Be the Heart of Our Guest Experience We're on the hunt for a dynamic, guest-obsessed **Front Office Manager** to lead our reception team and set the tone for unforgettable stays. As the welcoming face of our property, you'll inspire your team, solve challenges with calm confidence, and drive satisfaction scores while contributing to revenue growth in a fast-paced hospitality environment. **Key Responsibilities** - Lead, motivate, and develop the front office/reception team — including rostering, training, performance coaching, and daily task allocation - Deliver warm, professional guest interactions: manage check-ins/outs, handle inquiries, resolve complaints swiftly, and turn potential issues into positive memories - Oversee reservations accuracy, room allocations, night audits, and daily bookkeeping/reporting - Conduct thorough room inspections and maintain close collaboration with Housekeeping and Maintenance for seamless operations and high cleanliness/guest-ready standards - Manage front office administration: stock control, equipment maintenance, supplier coordination, and compliance with policies & procedures - Support revenue optimisation through upselling opportunities, loyalty program promotion, and proactive sales techniques - Plan and coordinate engaging staff events, team-building activities, meetings, and special functions **What We're Looking For** - Matric (Grade 12) essential; Diploma/Certificate in Hospitality/Hotel Management highly advantageous - Minimum 3 years' experience in front office operations, with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory/management role (hotel, lodge, or guesthouse experience preferred) - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office; experience with hospitality PMS systems (especially **Opera**) is a big advantage - Exceptional leadership, communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills - Ability to thrive under pressure, remain composed during peak times, and handle escalated guest situations professionally - Reliable own transport and valid driver's license essential - Passion for hospitality, high energy, and a genuine desire to exceed guest expectations **What We Offer** - Competitive salary of **R19,000** per month + attractive **night shift allowance** - Performance-based incentives and potential bonuses tied to guest satisfaction and revenue targets - Opportunities for career progression within a growing hospitality group - Supportive, energetic team environment where your ideas matter - Staff meals, uniform provided, and ongoing training & development If you're a natural leader who loves creating memorable guest experiences and thrives in a hands-on role, we want to meet you!

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Front Office Manager

Description Front Office Manager required in the Eastern Cape 19k. Salary: R19,000 per month + Night Allowance. Be the Heart of Our Guest Experience We’re on the hunt for a dynamic, guest-obsess...

Permanent
Mpumalanga
Posted 3 weeks ago
Position: FIELD GUIDE A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic Field guide/maintenance assistant. We are looking for a dynamic individual with mature character, good people skills and a passion for hospitality. Must be eager and willing, and keen to join a growing company. We have a small team requiring hands-on approach, eye for detail, flexibility and determination to maintain and improve the very high standards already in place. Applicants are required from the Mpumalanga area; to live on the property and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric/gas/water/internet in reasonable usage). Responsibilities: You will be responsible  for client nature experience, (nature drives, guided walks, hiking/MTB trails) land management support under farm manager, maintenance of guest activity equipment, trails and locations, assisting with general maintenance, front of house and service. Skills/requirements: • Valid Driver’s license & PDP • Minimum 1 years guiding experience • Good general bush knowledge of Lowveld area (minimum FGASA level 1 or equivalent knowledge) • Specialty knowledge of birds/trees a bonus • Hosting experience and service • General maintenance skills and experience • Land management experience (knowledge of land maintenance and invasive species removal, etc.) • First Aid • Good references from all previous employers. • Fluent in English – Afrikaans/African language helpful but not necessary • Own vehicle • South African residency. - Salary: R10 000 per month (depending on qualifications and experience) - Accommodation and utilities (electric/gas/water) provided. If you qualify and are interested, please send your updated CV in Word format along with references and a recent Head & Shoulder picture to: jacques@cedar-wood.co.za

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Field Guide

Position: FIELD GUIDE A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic Field guide/maintenance assistant. We are look...

Permanent
Mpumalanga
Posted 3 weeks ago
FOH/LODGE ANCHOR Position Available   A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic FOH/Lodge Anchor.   We are looking for a dynamic individual with mature character, good people skills and a passion for hospitality.  Must be eager and willing, and keen to join a growing company.   We have a small team requiring hands-on approach, eye for detail, flexibility and determination to maintain and improve the very high standards already in place.   Applicants are required from the Mpumalanga area; to live on the property and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric/gas/water/internet in reasonable usage).   Responsibilities: Assisting lodge manager in all areas of lodge management; reservations, office administration, front of house and service, coordinating lodge staff duties, marketing.   Skills/requirements:
  • Valid Driver’s license
  • Minimum 2 years working experience in 4*or 5* lodge environment
  • Tourism/hospitality qualifications
  • Food & Beverage Experience
  • Computer literate essential + knowledge of bookings systems
  • Administrative skills and experience
  • Hosting experience and service
  • Attention to detail
  • Some marketing knowledge or experience.
  • Good references from all previous employers.
  • Fluent in English – Afrikaans/African language helpful but not necessary
  • Own vehicle
  • South African residency.
  - Salary: R10 000 per month (depending on qualifications and experience) - Accommodation and utilities (electric/gas/water) provided.   If you qualify and are interested, please send your updated CV (in Word format) along with references and a recent Head & Shoulder picture to: jacques@cedar-wood.co.za

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Front of House, Lodge Anchor

FOH/LODGE ANCHOR Position Available   A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic FOH/Lodge Anchor.   ...

Field Guide position available (Level 2 Full Trails)   We are Searching for an energetic and passionate FIELD GUIDE to join a luxury private lodge collection in the Greater Kruger Park.   Field Guide - Level 2 Full Trails Will form part of the Guiding and Tracking team and will provide world-class game drives and bush walks to our guests. Key Responsibilities:
  • Partner with your Tracker and the Lodge Management team to ensure our guests have a world-class safari experience
  • Take your guests on game drives and bush walks
  • Along with the team, host meals with our guests
  • From time to time, you may be required to assist with maintenance around the lodge.
Personal Skills:
  • Guest-centric
  • Solutions orientated
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to build rapport with your Tracker and the Guiding team
Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in leading game drives and bush walks in a high-end, luxury safari environment
  • DEAT
  • FGASA Level 2 Full Trails
  • First Aid
  • Advanced rifle handling
  • Valid PDP License
  • Clear criminal record
  • SAPS competency
  • All legal requirements
Position details:
  • This is a permanent position with a cycle of 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
  • Accommodation, meals (while on duty) and uniform will be provided by the company.
  • Salary - R 15 000 per month + contributions to provident fund and medical aid.
  If you thrive in a high‑end safari environment and love delivering world-class safari experiences, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss.   To apply, Email your CV in Word format, a recent head and shoulders photo and references to: jacques@cedar-wood.co.za

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Field Guide

Field Guide position available (Level 2 Full Trails)   We are Searching for an energetic and passionate FIELD GUIDE to join a luxury private lodge collection in the Greater Kruger Park.   Field ...

Permanent
Mpumalanga
Posted 3 weeks ago
We are Searching for an energetic and enthusiastic FRONT OF HOUSE Candidate to join a luxury private lodge in the Greater Kruger Park area.   If you thrive in a high‑end safari environment and love delivering world-class safari experiences, this is an opportunity you do not want to miss.   Responsibilities: Will be responsible for working with the Lodge Management team and the Front of House team to ensure a world-class guest experience. Key Responsibilities:
  • Guest check-ins and check-outs
  • Guest orientation
  • Room checks
  • Assisting in the curio shop
  • Hosting
  • Performing reception and administrative duties
  • Daily and month-end finance related duties
  • Assisting with deliveries, invoicing and stocktaking
  • Ad-hoc duties as required
  • Providing timeous support and communicating with other departments
  • Upholding the brand and overall operational standards
Personal Skills:
  • Excellent communication
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Time management
  • Guest-centric
  • Decisive
  • Meticulous
  • Leadership
  • Team player
Technical Skills:
  • Excellent command of the English language
  • Computer literate
  • Basic accounting and/or bookkeeping skills
  • Finance systems experience
  • Reservation systems experience (eRes is preferable)
Qualifications and requirements:
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in a Front of House position
  • Must have experience working in a high-end luxury safari environment
  • Proven track record of delivering services to high-end hospitality guests
  • Relevant hospitality related qualification
Position details:
  • This is a permanent position with a cycle of 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off.
  • Accommodation, meals (while on duty) and uniform will be provided by the company.
  • Salary - R 10 000 – R 13 000 per month (depending on experience) + contributions to provident fund and medical aid.
  To apply, Email your CV in Word format, a recent head and shoulders photo and references to: jacques@cedar-wood.co.za

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Front of House

We are Searching for an energetic and enthusiastic FRONT OF HOUSE Candidate to join a luxury private lodge in the Greater Kruger Park area.   If you thrive in a high‑end safari environment and love...