Cedar Wood Recruitment is currently recruiting for our Client, a Luxury Tented Camp located in South Africa’s malaria-free Waterberg region.This 12 bed boutique lodge is set in the 44 500 hectare Lapalala Wilderness Reserve

Salary R 16 000-R 18 000 Iive in

Duties & Responsibilities

Menu development, Staff training, Meal service, Stock Take

Maintaining acceptable GPs, Kitchen Hygiene, Implementing systems & procedures

Implementing & maintaining standards (with GMs)
Candidate Requirements, Chefs qualification

4+ years experience in a similar position

Valid drivers licence, Reliable transport

Must have previous Bush Lodge experience

The ideal candidate must be a hands on & professional chef who can train and develop kitchen staff.

To apply please send your CV in a Microsoft word format and attach your profesional head and shoulder photo, together with your food portfolio, qualifications and written or contactable references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 3068

Cedar Wood Recruitment is urgently recruiting for our Client, award-winning, luxury experiential travel company based in Sandton Johannesburg

Job Description

Interaction with agents, telephonically & via email

Planning and designing itineraries for agents
Handling reservation requests from either e-mail, telephone or fax
Processing of reservations from quote to finalising, including reservations, invoicing, collecting of payment and travel documents
Professional servicing of our agents
Selling of our products and services
Interaction with colleagues, agents and suppliers
Maximum 2 working hours turnaround time on all enquiries from time of receiving the enquiry
Saturday duty on a rotation basis
Public Holiday duty on a rotation basis
Backup for colleagues when they are away from the office
Expanding product knowledge through attending training sessions

Good knowledge on FIT and Groups policies and procedures
Working experience in tour operating and general reservations procedures

Working in an orderly manner to ensure that files can be continued by other Consultants when necessary
Working knowledge of Tourplan, WETU and GDM
Understanding of quantitative and qualitative data

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, contactable/written references, and qualifications to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 2055

Cedar Wood Recruitment is currently recruiting for our client in the Thornybush Reserve on the banks of the Monwana River the camp for a Female FOH/Duty Manager

• Minimum 4 Years’ Experience Negotiable
• Between 20-30s
• Strong Administratively
• Outgoing, Vibrant, And Energetic
• Very Good Use Of English Grammar And Language
• F&B Background Is Advantageous
• General Knowledge Of Food Is Important
Sense Of Logic/Common Sense And Problem Solving
• Sober Habits – Preferably Non Smoker
• Willing to work late nights and long hours

• 6/2 Work Cycle-Lodge
• Will Work Christmas/New Year
• Includes All Meals, Good Accommodation, Part Uniform
• Salary R7000 Neg DOE Qualification/Experience
• Bonuses & Increases Are Performance Based And Not Guaranteed
• 1-2 Year Minimum Commitment Required

Duties
• Check In/Out, Guest Liaison
• Follow Up Of Transfers
• Stock Control, Stock Takes
• Order Placements
• Attendance Rosters
• Close Off Of Guest Accounts
• Management Of Money I.E. Guest Receives, Petty cash
• Staff Management I.E Housekeepers, Chefs, Waiters
• Room Checks, Service, Deliveries

Newly graduated candidates will also be considered if they are willing to show commitment and learn
To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, all qualifications, licenses for guide, and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is currently recruiting for our client in The Manyeleti Game Reserve

This is for either a Couple or 2 single positions
Salaries: Head Chef/Guide Couple (Live In) Combined – R 18 000.00
Single: Head Chef R 12 000 (neg)
Guide: R 6000.00

Head Chef
Responsible to oversee all kitchen functions and to manage the culinary team. We need someone with solid and strong admin skills, combined with a passion for hospitality and culinary flair.
Staff Management, Menu Planning, Costing
Maintaining an acceptable GP, Stock Take – daily, weekly & monthly
Reporting on variances, Training & Development
Maintaining Hygiene standards, Maintaining Health & Safety Standards

Guide
Level 2 & Full Trails FGASA qualified
Will consider FGASA Level 1 guides, if in the process of obtaining the Level 2 qualification.
The ideal candidate must be focused on the guest experience, while maintaining all safety and Company standards.
Qualifications Required: FGASA Level 2, Full Trails, VDPA, First Aid, Rifle Handling, and PDP Drivers Licence

To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, all qualifications, licenses for guide, and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za
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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a Reservationist/Front of House supervisor for a Country House & Spa – nestled in the heart of the KwaZulu Natal Midlands Meander, South Africa – at the foot of the World Heritage uKhahlamba-Drakensberg Mountains.

OPERA knowledge a Must

Outline of Position

Reporting to the Asst. General Manager & General Manager
Salary: R8000.00 – pending experience, LIVE IN

If not on own medical aid, after 3 months of employments we make Discovery Primary Care from Discovery Health available at no cost.

Accommodation is a room with kitchenette counter, bedroom and bathroom en suite.
Deductions are made for Housekeeping – R400.00 per month for a maid to clean the room once a week and for all laundry to be done.
Electricity is deducted based on usage.
5 km’s from Howick (Pick ‘n Pay, Clicks, Woolworths Foods, Hospital) and 40 km’s from Pietermaritzburg.

Uniforms provided for summer and winter. Staff to provide own stockings, shoes and belts as per requirements.

Working Week
5Day week – 8 days off every 4 weeks / taken each week not accumulated
15 days annual leave per annum Computer Literacy  Word, Excel, Opera required.  Microsoft Office required.

Staff Compliment: Works with the Banqueting Manager and Receptionists

Overview of Job

The position will be required to manage and maintain the bookings system of the Hotel and ensure that standards are upheld at all times for reservations and Front Office.

Specific Job Description
As a Supervisor, your role is to manage the accommodation, booking and property management system of the Hotel. You will take responsibility and assist for marketing and promoting all accommodations and bookings to maximise sales and will participate in maintaining such systems. You will be responsible for bookings, payments and running of such reservations within the portfolio. You maintain systems of control, developing and updating standards.

You are to maintain the Opera system as to bookings, payments, reservations, admin, filing, follow ups, confirmations, Agents, STO contracts yearly, but not limited to only such.

You will also work closely with Receptionists and maintain their standards to our Guests and for the Department. Shifts may be required here aswell. You will be a Team leader.

Knowledge
Health and safety
Quality control Fire and emergency procedures Customer care Guest facilities and products Basic Sales and marketing to sell rooms Attributes Highly Developed Communication Skills Awareness of management practices and procedures Developing and training
Self Motivated
Physically very fit
Ability to work with multi-cultural team
Strong attention to detail is of utmost importance
Ability to maintain a booking system
Ability to close quotes to up sales
STRONG Multi Tasker
Telephone skills
Deadline driven
Administrative skills must be strong
NB OPERA knowledge is a must

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 2041

Cedar Wood recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a Nature Reserve outside of Bronkhorstpruit, Mpumalanga

FOH/RESERVATIONIST REQUIRED

Experience Requirements:

2 years FOH

NightsBridge and asociated websites (booking.com, travelground, afristay etc.)

Microsoft Office (Excel particularly)

Invoicing

Excellent people skills

Event management preferred

Salary neg.

Medical aid and provident fund benefits (on successful completion of probation period)

Housing

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications, and written/contactable references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 2040

Cedar Wood recruitment is now recruiting for our client , an initmate bush lodge in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga

Junior Management / Management support couple-(Lodge anchor; Field guide/maintenance assistant)

A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic management support couple (lodge anchor/maintenance/field guide/FoH). Looking for a dynamic couple with mature characters, good people skills and a passion for hospitality. Must be eager and willing, and keen to join a growing company.

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 to live on the property and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric/gas/water/internet in reasonable usage).

Couple will be required to cover all aspects of lodge management when senior management on leave.

She : Lodge Anchor

Responsible for assisting lodge manager in all areas of lodge management; reservations, office administration, front of house and service, lodge staff management, marketing

Skills/requirements

Valid Driver’s license
Minimum 2 years working experience in 4*or 5* lodge environment
Tourism/hospitality qualifications
Staff management experience
Food & Beverage Experience
Computer literate essential + knowledge of Nightsbridge booking system
Administrative skills and experience
Hosting experience and service
Good administration skills/attention to detail
Some marketing knowledge or experience

He : Field guide/lodge & reserve maintenance support

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 & DPD
Minimum 1 years guiding experience
Good general bush knowledge of Lowveld area (minimum FGASA level 1 or equivalent knowledge)
Speciality knowledge of birds/trees a bonus
Hosting experience and service
General maintenance skills and experience
Land management experience (knowledge of land maintenance and invasive removal, etc)
First Aid

REQUIREMENTS

Good references from all previous employers.
Fluent in English – Afrikaans/African language helpful but not necessary
Own vehicle
South African residency.
SALARY: R12000-16000 per month depending on qualifications and experience

Accommodation and utilities (electric/gas/water) provided – Must have own vehicle

Please send your cv with profesional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and contactable/written refs to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

Job ref: 3025

Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a 5 star, award-winning boutique lodge nestled at the base of the ocean-facing Table Mountain National Park.

Live Out – R 6500.00 per month

Duties:

Switch board

Update day sheet from booking system

Check in & Check out

Prepare guest invoices for check out

Assist with all guests queries

Manage driver schedule

Take meal reservations

Ideal candidate must be willing to work shifts, long hospitality hours. He/She must be forward thinking and be able to cope under pressure.

To apply please send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a property in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger Park

To be a full back up for 2 posts during leave cycles. These posts include: Camp Manager & Reception.

Minimum Requirements:

Strong admin skills

Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Knowledge of Pastel & Res Request would be an advantage

Strong people skills (guest interaction as well as staff interaction)

At least 4 years’ experience in hospitality in a management role

Bush lodge experience preferred

5* hospitality experience ideal

Valid driver’s licence

Duties will include:

Reception duties & Camp Manager duties while those posts are on leave

RECEPTION

Check-ins / check-outs

Daily running of Reception

Arranging transfers/town trips when necessary

Arranging guest trips when necessary

Creating accurate guest invoices on departure

Hosting guests during breakfast, lunch and dinner

CAMP MANAGER

Managing the Housekeepers & butlers during Camp Manager’s leave

Attending to all guest needs

Room checks

Room orientation on check in

Overseeing bush banqueting

Handling staff issues

Using Res Request (experience not essential however they should have knowledge/experience of at least one other hotel management software system)

Salary is R 8000

To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications, and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a beautiful property in Manyeleti Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger Park for a Maintenance Supervisor

Salary R 8000

Duties:

Oversee Maintenance Team

Reporting to General Managers & Group Maintenance Manager

Ensure that job cards are completed

Ensure that all tasks are complete according to the schedule set out by the GM’s and MM

Ensure that the entire team work according to the snag list as set the GM’s

Must be able to work with the team – a hands on supervisor

2 years experience in a similar position & experience in supervising a team

Plumbing and Electrical experience would be an advantage

Drives licence & reliable transport

Excellent Communication skills – especially in English, spoken & written

Microsoft Office Knowledge

To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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