Guest House Operations Lead

Cape Town, South Africa Posted on 12/05/2026

• Salary Will be discussed during interview
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7625

Cape Joy is looking for a Guest House Operations Lead, a go-getter who will run daily operations, cook breakfast, maintain our garden & pool, host events, and build partnerships with neighbouring guest houses and tour operators.

No experience? No problem. We will train you. But you must love people, take ownership, and work on weekends.

• Hospitality/tourism degree (preferred but not essential)
• 1-2 years events/hospitality experience
• Willing to work weekends (non-negotiable)
• A responsible, trustworthy, "no task too small" attitude
• Outgoing personality - comfortable talking to neighbours and agents
• Bonus: basic cooking, gardening, or handyman skills (we will train the rest)

• Delight guests - check-ins, breakfast cooking, special requests
• Keep things running - light plumbing, lighting, pool & fish pond care
• Host events - parties, small weddings, corporate stays
• Build relationships - visit neighbouring guest houses, set up client referrals
• Grow our business - invite travel agents & tour companies for site visits, secure bookings
• Market-related salary
• Fun, energetic team
• Real career growth (Operations Lead to GM path)
• On-the-job training (cooking, pool care, sales, social media)

Apply now - send your CV and answers to these 3 questions:

• Do you have a hospitality degree? (If yes, which?)
• Tell us about a time you hosted or organised a gathering. What did you enjoy most?

Subject line: Guest House Operations Lead - Your Name

Cape Joy is an equal opportunity employer.