Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, a Lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve

4 years Executive Chef Experience

Fine dining experience a must

Maintaining a level head with strong strategic leadership skills, Maximize the productivity of kitchen staff

To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach a head and shoulder photo, food pictures (2 starters, 2 Mains, 2 desserts), qualifications and written references

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our Client in Sabi Sands reserve Kruger National Park

Requirements –
Qualifications and Skills
• Grade 12 (essential)
• Degree/Diploma in Management/Finance/Tourism (advantageous)
• At least 5 years’ experience in senior Lodge Management positions
• MS Office Suite
• Proven track record of having made targets
• Valid code 08 driver’s license & own reliable transport

We are looking for a strong General Manager or Management Couple for this position and salary is High end DOE + accomodation

To assume responsibility for the daily operations ensuring fiscal discipline, five-star guest experience and effective management of the EXCO team.

Key Focus Areas •

General Management
➢ Maintain and ensure the good will of the company brand at property level
➢ To be a key ambassador of company and its brands, including hosting site inspections, communicating with the market and hosting journalists
➢ To ensure the developed set of company and property standards are upheld and maintained
➢ To ensure the management personnel is up to the Company standard, ensuring a streamlined and effective management structure in line with hospitality trends
➢ Ensure effective monthly departmental meetings take place
➢ Assist in achieving the best procurement agreements for the company
➢ Keep property innovative in Guest experience and up to date with competitors, trends etc.
➢ Be readily available to deal with all Guest queries and complaints

• Development and Staff Management
➢ To earmark and develop individuals who show potential to grow into positions
➢ To implement training plans
➢ Provide effective leadership through professional man-management and encouragement of all subordinates, including mediation

• Communication and Systems
➢ To maintain the use of existing systems in line with Company standards
➢ To ensure both verbally and through effective communication platforms that the front-line staff communicate accurately and articulately with all guests.

• Human Resource and Community
➢ To ensure HR policies and procedures and disciplinary code are upheld
➢ To ensure all statutory requirements in the “Basic Conditions of Employment Act” are maintained by the lodge

• Financial and Compliance
➢ To compile all operational expenditure budgets during the annual budget setting process for presentation to Company General Manager of Operations
➢ To ensure compliance with set operational variable costs
➢ To attend monthly meeting with Company Financial Manager
➢ To ensure correct operating licenses are in place and current

To apply send your cv

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client, who forms part of lodges national and international.

The Vacancy is for a Bookkeeper in the Accounts Department, which is based in Johannesburg, Randburg.

Salary Package offer
▪ Permanent Employment (Subject to 3-month probation)
▪ Basic monthly salary – market related
▪ 50% Company Contribution on Medical Aid
▪ 50% Company Contribution on Pension Fund

Personal Availability
▪ Johannesburg based Office (Hyde Park)
▪ Monday – Friday: 8am to 5pm or 9am to 6pm (can be discussed)
▪ Own Transport needed, as it is necessary from time to time to run errands
▪ Flexible working hours as may be required to work overtime to meet deadlines
▪ Availability preferably Immediately
▪ Notice Period is one month

Please note – the candidate must live in Johannesburg, so this is not a position based at the Lodge in Sabi Sands itself.

Position is based in Albury Office Park, Hyde Park, Randburg.

The Bookkeeper will be responsible for Debtors and Creditors book control, reconciling and query resolution in a timely and professional manner with the goal to achieve accuracy and meet deadlines accordingly.

Qualifications/Experience
▪ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in overall accounting
▪ Sound experience in all aspects of accounting up to trial balance
▪ Sound experience in Debtors and Creditors reconciliation
▪ Proficient knowledge of Pastel Accounting
▪ Experience on Property Management System, Protel would be an advantage
▪ Computer Literate in Microsoft Package ie. Word, Excel, Outlook
▪ Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel particularly (setting up and editing spreadsheets)
▪ Good command of English language, verbal and written

Here’s what you’d do
▪ Small Debtors book control, reconcile and send out documentation adhering to strict credit collection control
▪ Follow up and ensure receipt of prepayments for Reservations
▪ Accurately allocate and capture receipts on Protel and Pastel
▪ Process staff accounts – transfer information from Protel/emails received onto Pastel
▪ Close off staff accounts on Protel
▪ Capture of purchase and service invoices on Pastel, accurately allocate to relevant expense codes
▪ Reconcile Creditors and prepare for payment instruction, strict payment control
▪ Resolve Debtors and Creditors queries timeously
▪ Ensure paper flow system is followed and meticulously and promptly file records ensuring easy access
▪ Control airstrip charges and generate invoices on Pastel
▪ Invoice few other miscellaneous charges
▪ Monitor company phone bills monthly
▪ Reconcile income and cost of sales as well as balance sheet control accounts monthly
▪ General office administration – controlling and ensuring availability of refreshments, consumables, printing and stationery supplies
▪ Assist accountant where needed
▪ Assist in answering phone for reservations and accounts
▪ Promptly take care of postage and courier for reservations and accounts
▪ Keep store and filing orderly and ensure archiving annually

To join this wonderful company and start your new exciting career, please email your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your profesional head and shoulder photo, all qualifications and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is currently recruiting for our Client in Sabi Sabi for a Front desk Attendant

POSITION: FRONT DESK ATTENDANT

PACKAGE: R5,500 – R6,000 gross per month, Accommodation, food, uniform

Discovery Health Medical aid (50% of monthly contribution)

Provident Fund (company matches your contribution monthly)

42 day working cycle followed by 14 days off (at company’s discretion according to staffing requirements)

The right candidate will:

Have strong linguistic and inter-personal skills

Be 5-star service orientated

Have the ability to work with figures and handle cash (some accounting experience / training an advantage)

Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise

Have organisation and coordination skills

Enjoy and be good at clerical and admin work

Have excellent telephone manners

Be well presented and agile

Have minimum education: Grade 12

Be PC literate – Microsoft Word and Excel-Panstrat knowledge an advantage but will be trained on this

Reception / Hospitality experience would be preferred

To apply send your cv in a microsoft word format and attach your photo and written references to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Cedar wood Recruitment is urgently looking for a Guide in Timbavati

FGASA Level 1 with Full trails required
R 6000 salary with Accommodation and meals

6 Weeks on and 2 weeks off

To apply send your cv to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za and attach your qualifications , photo and written references

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a Reservations for a beautifull lodge in the Timbavati Nature Reserve with another property in the scenic seaside village of Sedgefield, near Knysna.

The Reservationist is R8000.00 to R10 000.00 depending on experience.

English as first language – grammar needs to be perfect

Experience on Innkeeper and Opera

Experience dealing with agents and operators

Excellent admin skills

Fully computer literate

Happy to live in a remote area

Live in Meals, Pension, Uniform

6 weeks on 2 weeks off cycle

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

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is recruiting for our Client for a Lead Trails Guide to join their vibrant & energetic team in the hear of Zululand, KZN

Prime Objective of Job:

Ensuring excellent customer service at all times.

Leading Walking Safaris and providing a unique experience, ensuring guests safety at all times.

Essentials:

Ability / willingness to Learn
Team Player
Ability to work under pressure and be list/task orientated.
Must have a min of a 6 months – a years’ experience in a similar environment (luxury lodge, Big 5 game reserve)
Qualifications:

Full Lead Trail qualifications and Police competencies
Rifle proficiency
Valid First Aid
PDP
Salary:

Salary R8’000 – R11’000.00

Package – Live in: inclusive of Accommodation, Meals, Lights & Water, DSTV, Maid Service and Laundry Service, Uniforms annually,

Cycle – 3 weeks on and 1 week off/month

To apply send your cv in a Microsoft word format and attach your profesional had and shoulder photo, with qualifications, and any written references you may have to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za
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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client in Polokwane for an Interior Decorator

3-4 years experience in a furniture retail environment

3-4 years previous experience in an Interior decorating environment.

Sales orientated

Grade 12 with decorating and computer Qualifications a must

Salary Neg with commission

Email your cv, professional head and shoulder photo, qualifications and contactable refs wit portfolio to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for a brand new lodge opening in the Lapalala Wilderness reserve , Limpopo (closest town is Vaalwater 45km)

Lodge has 5 rooms (1 is a family room) sleeps 12 people.

Please note should couples apply they must be able to fulfill one of the rolls available not in the same departments, regrettably no children nor pets.

Accommodation is not ideal for couples but will be comfortable enough.

All positions are on 3 weeks on and 1 week off leave cycle with 21 annual leave days, can be flexible.

Live in with meals

Provident fund (6.5% vs 7%); medical aid (50%) – discovery only, uniforms

To start beginning to Mid May.

1 * Head guide (minimum level 2)-Salary – R12 – R15000

Social media, news letters, game drives, bush walks, hosting.

MUST HAVE-Full trails with experience and rifle proficiency (own rifle will be an advantage), PDP, DEAT

1 * Assistant Head guide-Salary – R10 000– R12000

Social media, news letters, game drives, bush walks, hosting.

MUST HAVE Full trails with experience and rifle proficiency, PDP, DEAT

1*Head Chef- Salary – R20000 – R28000 neg.

1 * Sous Chef-Salary R15-R18 000

1*Spa therapist-Salary R7500 – R8500 plus 10% commission

Also to host and help in lodge when not busy, Deep tissue, body scrub, facials, manicures and Pedicures

3 * Housekeepers-Salary – starting at R5000 pm that will double up as scullery (unfortunately accommodation will be shared).

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

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Cedar Wood Recruitment is now recruiting for our client , a country house in Balgowan

Outline of Position
Reporting to Food & Beverage Manager

Salary LIVE IN position R10 000.00

Accommodation- Provided for Individual only at Oakleigh Farm (900m from Hotel) – make up of a room and shower en suite. Communal lounge and kitchen area for all.

Overview of Job
The Asst. Food and Beverage Manager will be required to manage the Food and Beverage team and ensure that standards are upheld in all areas at all times.

Specific Job Description
As a Food and Beverage Manager your role is to assist in managing the operation of the food and beverage production and service. You will assist in responsibility for marketing and promoting all food and beverage products to maximise sales and will participate in developing and implementing food promotions, new menus and systems. You will in the developing budgets, sales targets, control costs and for purchasing stock. You manage systems of control, developing and updating standards. You will assist in the development and monitor staff in obtaining the highest standards of service and customer care and will take responsibility for and monitor the training and development of all staff. As part of your role you will monitor licensing laws and other legal requirements and maintain staff awareness and comply with health and safety, fire and hygiene regulations. You will ensure all administration procedures are accurately completed and will maintain a high standard of personal presentation and punctuality. Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHIMIS) certification is an asset and may be required
Knowledge
Health and safety
Quality control Fire and emergency procedures Customer care Guest facilities and products Assist in Financial management Maintenance procedures Producing reports and stock control Assist in Menu development Sales and marketing
Micros POS is a requirement
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
Ability to work shifts
Strong attention to detail is of the utmost importance
Minimum 2 years in a similar position for a 4 or 5 Star Hotel

To apply send your cv with a profesional head and shoulder, contactable refs and qualifications
to hannet@cedar-wood.co.za
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