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Recruiting since 1991, Hospitality eXchange is a proudly South African company that specializes in recruitment within the hospitality and food service industries throughout South Africa and Africa. An extensive database of national and international candidates is a click away with these candidates ranging from Receptionists to General Managers. This candidate base has been meticulously gathered over a number of years and covers hotels, resorts, golf clubs, game lodges and all hospitality service providers. Hospitality eXchange currently operates 3 offices — Cape, KwaZulu and Gauteng - and each office is managed by experienced hospitality recruiters.
Description:
A 5* hotel with 100 rooms, fine dining restaurant, bar and conference facilities. Seeking a seasoned hotelier with experience in a 5 star operation at deputy general manager level.
Skills/Requirements:
A strong character with the ability to turn around the hotel into profitability. The individual should have strong HR skills, someone who can drive people to perform to their maximum potential. Have both f&b and Rooms Division experience. Only candidates are holding a similar position in a 5* hotel with 80 plus rooms will be considered. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED. Open to South Africans only.
· Salary: R35000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 07 Sep 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
4* game lodge one hour from the city requires experienced hotel or lodge chef with a la carte and buffet skills.
Skills/Requirements:
Manage the kitchen and oversee oversee all food production. Drivers licence an advantage. Candidate will be required to attend a working interview at the lodge and must be able to get to lodge at own expense. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED. Open to South Africans only.
· Salary: R6000 Live In · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 03 Sep 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
Cape Coastal – 1 hour from Port Elizabeth – Beach resort with 150 self catering units, bar restaurant and conference centre seeks experienced hotel housekeeper who is currently holding a similar position in a 4* hotel or resort.
Skills/Requirements:
Oversee all cleaning services and managing 9 staff. Drivers licence essential. This is a live out position. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Open to South African citizens only. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED and a credit check applies.
· Salary: R7000 – R9000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 01 Sep 2010 · Employer type: Beach/Island Resort
Description:
A five star hotel seeking an experienced Spa Manager with extensive experience in Spa therapy and management / consulting in an 5* environment. The individual needs to be dynamic, creative and innovative; someone who is well connected within the industry and has the ability to see opportunities and drive the team to achieve these.
Skills/Requirements:
Roughly 10 -12 staff report to the Spa Manager. Relevant Cosmetology / Health & Skincare Diploma + 3 years experience as Spa Manager in a 5* environment offering a variety of treatments (not hair or nail only). Mature person who is accustomed to dealing with international A Bracket clients. Only candidates with spa MANAGEMENT experience need apply.
If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED. Open to South African citizens only.
· Salary: R15 000 – R20 000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A game reserve with 10 lodges and 200 rooms seeks qualified and experienced hotel housekeeper with minimum 6 years housekeeping management experience in 5* hotels or game lodges with 200 plus rooms.
Skills/Requirements:
Candidate must have a hotel related diploma or degree as well as the above experience. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. Drivers licence and computer literate.
Two recent contactable references essential. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application. Single accommodation only. No children.
· Salary: R15 000 Live In · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 30 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
Luxury Hotel with over 120 bedrooms, 2 restaurants (Buffet and fine dining a la carte), ladies bar,Large spa with luxury facilities, Fully equipped Business centre, 11 conference and boardroom facilities the largest one accommodates 230 people.
Looking for a well trained, Assistant Food and Beverage Manager to assist with the running of the department, must have a hotel school diploma, be able to implement good control measures.
Skills/Requirements:
Mature persn, who is able to live in on the property.
Please send a complete CV with 2 contactable references. Only open to South African Citizens
· Salary: R 12 000 + live in · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 29 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 200 roomed resort hotel requires a candidate with a Hotel / Hospitality Management diploma and minimum three years experience in Front Office management in a 150 roomed plus hotel.
Skills/Requirements:
Strong management skills, handle pressure and able to run the operation on own, when on a shift. BAC Candidates only will be considered. Xhosa an advantage. Own car and drivers licence. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED.
· Salary: R12 000 + COMPANY BENEFITS · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 25 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5 * Lodge, with over 30 deluxe suites, an a la carte restaurant serving up to 150 pax, eight conference venues accommodating up to 120 pax and various teambuilding options.
Minimum of 2 years experience within a Hotel food and beverage department, to be familiar with disciplinary procedures, computer literate, an eye for detail and posses good controls and systems Must have initiative and be able to work independently and to have a valid driver’s license and have own transport.
Skills/Requirements:
A Hotel School Diploma will be an advantage.
Please send a concise CV with contactable references and a small photo.
If no reply within 7 days consider your application as unsuccessful.
· Salary: R 7500 + Benefits · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 24 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5 * lodge, with over 30 deluxe suites, an a la carte restaurant serving up to 150 pax, eight conference venues accommodating up to 120 pax and various teambuilding options.
The Ideal Candidate should have a strong cooking background and have a creative flair in all aspects of food preparation. Must be strong in hygiene control and safety procedures in the kitchen, to be familiar with menu planning, costing and control of food and relevant stock.
Skills/Requirements:
Chefs Diploma a must for your appilcation to be successful.
Please send a complete CV with 2 contactable references.
· Salary: R 5000 + Benefits · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 24 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
4* 160 roomed hotel seeks an Executive chef with a Tertiary qualification in Cheffing and minimum 4 years experience in the same position in 4* hotels in Africa.
Skills/Requirements:
Understand and be able to work in a corporate environment; have Outstanding culinary skills and also be able to focus on food cost. Very strong people skills and proven track record of working with a team that is not extremely skilled ie must be able to train staff and develop their skills. Swahili an added advantage. Only candidates who have held an Exec Chef position in a 4* hotel in Africa with 150 plus rooms will be considerednot so strongly skilled.
If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED. Single only.
· Salary: Neg US$3000 - Single Accommodation · Location: Tanzania · Date Posted: 20 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
New hotel currently being constructed - 260 rooms, one all day dining, one cocktail bar, big Lobby lounge, ballroom for 600 pax, 4 meeting rooms etc.
Skills/Requirements:
International hotel experience essential in the position advertised – have food production and butchery experience as will be required to source and cut all meat. The Hotel is due to open in April/May 2011 and need this candidate on board by December 2010 or January 2011. Single.
· Salary: $2500 + Expat Benefits · Location: Ghana · Date Posted: 20 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
New hotel currently being constructed - 260 rooms, one all day dining, one cocktail bar, big Lobby lounge, ballroom for 600 pax, 4 meeting rooms etc.
Skills/Requirements:
International hotel experience essential in the position advertised – 4-5* hotels. Required to manage department and oversee all bakery and pastry production, buffet set ups etc. The Hotel is due to open in April/May 2011 and need this candidate on board by December 2010 or January 2011. Single
· Salary: $3000 + Expat Benefits · Location: Ghana · Date Posted: 20 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 110 roomed city hotel requires a candidate with a Hotel / Hospitality Management diploma and minimum three years experience in Front Office management in a 90 roomed plus hotel.
Skills/Requirements:
Strong management skills, handle pressure and able to run the operation on own, when on a shift. Own car and drivers licence. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED.
· Salary: R12 000 + Company Benefits · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 20 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 4 Star Hotel with over 40 bedrooms, 2 restaurants and 2 bars, and confrence and fucntion facilities for up to 200 pax seeks the services of a qualified, mature individual to join the team as an Assistant Food and Beverage Manager.
Must be willing to work as part of a team and be willing to live in on the property.
Skills/Requirements:
The successful candidate is to posses excellent people skills, good basic computer skills, understand and calculate food costs and controls within a hotel environment.
Duty Management shifts are required as part of the role.
Send a complete CV and include 2 recent contactable references, please include a small photo .
· Salary: R 6000 + Live in and Meal allowance · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 17 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5 star bush lodge with 7 Chalets rooms is situated within the Pilanesberg Game Reserve, home to the Big 5.
Seeking an experienced field guide with the following attributes: - Valid unendorsed PDP license, Code 10 pref. - FGASA registered min Level 1 Valid First Aid Certificate and computer skills.
- The position will involve guest relations, daily drives and walks in the Pilanesburg Game Reserve, will liaise on a daily basis with the Hotel Staff and god communication skills is a must.
- Open to SA Citizens only
Skills/Requirements:
Send a concise CV with 2 contactable references through with a Photo.
If no responce within 7 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.
· Salary: R 4500 - R 5500 Live in · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 16 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A luxury 5 * Hotel in Magaliesberg requires the services of a mature, single person to manage thier Food and Beverage Department. The role of the Food and Beverage Manager is to ensure that the department runs cost effectivly, while offering the best service possible.
Skills/Requirements:
The Successful candidate is to have at least 4 years food and beverage management experience within a 5 star hotel environment.
A hotel School Diploma and a proven track record will be highly advantageous.
Please send a complete CV with contactable references and a small photo.
· Salary: R 25 000 CTC Live In · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 05 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
4* hotel with 120 rooms seeks qualified and experienced candidate with minimum 2 years hotel experience in the position advertised.
Skills/Requirements:
A strong candidate that can do this function – this will include site visits and marketing. Only candidates with 3 years hotel experience in the position advertised need apply. Receptionists will not be considered. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Open to South African citizens. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED.
· Salary: R7000 – 9000 live out · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 04 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
ZAMBIA - Game lodge company with 5* game lodges with upto 15 rooms in remote areas, seeks qualified and experienced game lodge management couples. Must have a strong game lodge ops management background and be accustomed to ensuring 5* service in a remote and difficult environment. Both candidates must have a tertiary qualification and 4-5* game lodge management experience.
If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED – police clearance certificates also apply. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked at game lodges in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
· Salary: On Application · Location: Zambia · Date Posted: 03 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
VAAL TRIANGLE – 4* hotel with 120 rooms seeks qualified and experienced candidate with minimum 4 years hotel experience in the position advertised. Manage the purchasing department and is responsible for purchasing products and materials, controlling of food and beverage costs and issuing and receiving of stock for the hotel according to Company procedures. Developing purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing per department budge. Plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of hotel. Forecast trends. Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service and locality. Maintain supplier files, price lists, etc. Review and process claims against suppliers. Monitor deliveries and issuing of goods. Investigate suppliers’ facilities. Coordinate other departments’ purchasing needs. identify and research new products. Establish inventory stock levels. Monitor storeroom inventories. Monitor operating budget. Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or materials. Review catalogs, trade journal and Internet sites to gather information. Examine products and discuss factors that influence purchasing decisions with F & B Operations Manager. Manage Procure system including reporting timeously to Financial and F & B Operations Manager. Manages supply invoices against purchase orders. Prepare reports on adjustments to inventories, spoilt or damaged stock and changes in stock location. Hotel experience in the position experience in hospitality in the above position + Procure.net/Protel/Easipos computer system.
Two recent contactable references essential – these references will be contacted. A credit check will also be carried out Photo with application. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Open to South African citizens only
· Salary: R20 000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 03 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
JOHANNESBURG – A 5* 100 roomed hotel seeks qualified electrician with hotel experience in maintenance. ONLY BEE / BAC / AA candidates will be considered.
Two recent contactable references essential – these references will be contacted. Photo with application. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Open to South African citizens only.
· Salary: R16 000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 03 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
Lodge or hotel reception experience essential, good admin skills, computer literate, well groomed and outgoing engergetic personality.
Photo with application,
SA candidates only.
· Salary: R4000 + live in · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
Someone with housekeeping management / supervisory experience in either a game lodge or hotel.
Photo with application,
SA Citizens only.
If you have not been contacted within 7 days please consider your application unsuccessful.
· Salary: R6000 + live in · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
F&B Management experience in either a the lodge or hotel environment. Drivers licence, strong on controls and staff management.
Photo with application,
SA citizens only.
If you have not been contacted within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
· Salary: R10000 - R12000 + live in · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
New 28 bed rustic lodge opening on the South Coast. Looking for someone with a good F&B backgound who is strong enough to run a lodge.
Photo with application,
SA citizens only
If you have not been contacted within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful.
· Salary: R10000 - R12000 + Accommodation · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
4* hotel with 120 rooms seeks qualified and experienced candidate with minimum 4 years hotel experience in the position advertised.
Skills/Requirements:
Manage the purchasing department and is responsible for purchasing products and materials, controlling of food and beverage costs and issuing and receiving of stock for the hotel according to Company procedures. Developing purchasing policies and procedures and control purchasing per department budge. Plan, organise, direct, control and evaluate the purchasing activities of hotel. Forecast trends. Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, service and locality. Maintain supplier files, price lists, etc. Review and process claims against suppliers. Monitor deliveries and issuing of goods. Investigate suppliers’ facilities. Coordinate other departments’ purchasing needs. identify and research new products. Establish inventory stock levels. Monitor storeroom inventories. Monitor operating budget. Evaluate cost and quality of goods or services. Participate in the development of specifications for equipment, products or materials. Review catalogs, trade journal and Internet sites to gather information. Examine products and discuss factors that influence purchasing decisions with F & B Operations Manager. Manage Procure system including reporting timeously to Financial and F & B Operations Manager. Manages supply invoices against purchase orders. Prepare reports on adjustments to inventories, spoilt or damaged stock and changes in stock location. Hotel experience in the position experience in hospitality in the above position + Procure.net/Protel/Easipos computer system.
Two recent contactable references essential – these references will be contacted. A credit check will also be carried out Photo with application. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Open to South African citizens only.
· Salary: R20 000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
Game lodge company with 5* game lodges with upto 15 rooms in remote areas, seeks qualified and experienced game lodge management couples.
Skills/Requirements:
Must have a strong game lodge ops management background and be accustomed to ensuring 5* service in a remote and difficult environment. Both candidates must have a tertiary qualification and 4-5* game lodge management experience. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application plus two recent contactable references – these references WILL BE CONTACTED – police clearance certificates also apply. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked at game lodges in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia.
· Salary: $2000 – 3000 LIVE · Location: Zambia · Date Posted: 02 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A 5* hotel with 200 rooms, fine dining restaurant, buffet restaurant and function facilities for upto 300 pax seeks qualified and experienced front office manager who has excellent PMS and Revenue Control experience.
Skills/Requirements:
FLUENT FRENCH ESSENTIAL + minimum 3 years front office management experience in hotels with 200 plus rooms. Candidate must have a hotel related diploma or degree as well as the above experience. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. Three recent contactable references essential. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Africa. Single only.
· Salary: $3000 LIVE IN · Location: Central African Republic · Date Posted: 21 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5* hotel with 200 rooms, fine dining restaurant, buffet restaurant and function facilities for upto 300 pax seeks qualified and experienced Financial Manager who is a CA.
Skills/Requirements:
FLUENT FRENCH ESSENTIAL + minimum 3 years Financial management experience in hotels with 200 plus rooms. Candidate must have a financial degree as well as the above experience. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. Three recent contactable references essential + a credit check will apply. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Africa. Single only.
· Salary: $4000 LIVE IN · Location: Central African Republic · Date Posted: 21 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5* hotel with 200 rooms, fine dining restaurant, buffet restaurant and function facilities for upto 300 pax seeks qualified and experienced Pastry chef with minimum 3 years pastry experience in hotels with 200 plus rooms.
Skills/Requirements:
Candidate must have a related diploma or degree as well as the above experience. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. Three recent contactable references essential. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Africa. Single only + French an advantage.
· Salary: $3200 LIVE IN · Location: Central African Republic · Date Posted: 21 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5* hotel with 200 rooms, fine dining restaurant, buffet restaurant and function facilities for upto 300 pax seeks qualified and experienced dine dining restaurant manager.
Skills/Requirements:
FLUENT FRENCH ESSENTIAL + minimum 3 years restaurant management experience in hotels with 200 plus rooms. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. Three recent contactable references essential. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Africa. Single only.
· Salary: $2500 LIVE IN · Location: Central African Republic · Date Posted: 20 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
Complex with two 4* hotels – one with 150 rooms and another with 210 rooms, seeks qualified and experienced hotel housekeeper with minimum 6 years housekeeping management experience in hotels with 200 plus rooms.
Skills/Requirements:
Candidate must have a hotel related diploma or degree as well as the above experience. Candidates who do NOT have the above experience need not apply. Drivers licence and computer literate. Two recent contactable references essential. If you have not received a reply within 7 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful. Photo with application. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in Africa. No employment for Spouse.
· Salary: R20 000 Live In · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 20 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
Description:
A 5 * Hotel seeks a Hotel School Graduate with a Financial background, to be thier Income Auditor. The Successful candidate is to have at least 2 years experience within a busy Hotel Accounts Dept.
Skills/Requirements:
A Hotel School Diploma and or Diploma in Finance. At least 2 years within a Hotel background.
· Salary: R 14 000 - R 16 000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 13 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Hotel
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