Become part of the award-winning team at Shamwari
At Shamwari Private Game Reserve, all lodges operate independently, each with a full staff complement including its own management team, chef brigade, hosts and experienced field guides. Driven by our passion for conserving a vanishing way of life, joining the team means you will become part of the family who live by our motto of respect for nature and each other.
Current Openings
Below are the current positions we are hiring for. Take a look and see if we have an opening for you. Please note only South African citizens will be considered.
COMMIS CHEF
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is hiring! We’re looking for a Commis Chef to join our award-wining team. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Be able to speak and understand English
- Knowledge of GAAP POS and Ms Excel
- Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
- Sober habits
- Ability to work well in a team and under high levels of pressure
- Good knowledge of F&B Service
Assistant Lodge Manager
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is hiring! We’re looking for an Assistant Lodge Manager to join our award-wining team. We’re looking for someone who has:
- High level of competency in spoken and written English
- Good working knowledge of GAAP, Opera and Ms Excel (Intermediate level)
- Driver’s license
- High level of attention to detail
- High level of ability to solve problems independently
- High level of knowledge i.r.t Guest Relations, F&B, Housekeeping and Front Office
FIELD GUIDE
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is hiring! We’re looking for a Field Guide to join our award-wining team. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Code B or EB driver’s license and valid PDP
- SASETTA firearms competency
- Valid first aid certificate
- DEAT and FGASA registered
- 4x4 driving preferable
- People orientated personality
- Good general knowledge of current affairs both locally and internationally
CHEF DE PARTIE
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is hiring! We’re looking for a Chef De Partie to join our award-wining team. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Be able to speak and understand English
- Knowledge of GAAP POS and Ms Excel
- Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
- Sober habits
- Ability to work well in a team and under high levels of pressure
- Driver’s license preferable
- Good knowledge of F&B Service
GUEST RELATIONS OFFICER
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is hiring! We’re looking for an Guest Relations Officer to join our award-wining team. We’re looking for someone who has:
- English - Well Spoken and Presentable
- Customer Focused
- Upselling
- Computer literate on MS office (intermediate level excel)
- Knowledge of GAAP and OPERA
- Good guest relations with knowledge of Hosting/Butler skills
- Driver’s Licence
- Contributing to team success
- An eye for detail and good common sense
- Good knowledge of Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping & Front Office
Senior Sous Chef
- Be able to speak and understand English
- Knowledge of GAAP POS and Ms Excel
- Good knowledge of food costing and wastage control
- Sober habits and strong leadership abilities
- Strong ability to lead a team and work under high levels of pressure
- Driver’s license
- Good knowledge of F&B Service
Reservations Manager
Shamwari Private Game Reserve is hiring! We’re looking for a Reservations Manager to join our award-wining team. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Experience in handling a small team in a luxury travel environment
- Excellent command of the English language (Spoken and written)
- Excellent communication skills with high level of telephone etiquette and attention to detail
- Computer experience: Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Opera PMS
- Proven track record as a reservations manager or assistant manager
- Sound understanding of yield management and implementation thereof
- High degree of confidentiality and integrity
- Ability to work in a challenging and demanding environment
- Committed to service excellence and guest satisfaction
- Well organised team player, capable of working independently, meticulously and with initiative
