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 Job Description

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.

Requirements 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) What you will do: Delight guests – check-ins, breakfast cooking, special requests Keep things runni...