Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-10-02
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 1 - 3 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Hostess - Luxury Fine Dining Restaurant - Stellenbosch South Africa
An exclusive luxury fine dining restaurant in Stellenbosch South Africa is seeking a well-presented and enthusiastic Hostess to join their front-of-house team. This full-time position offers a competitive salary package and the chance to be part of a world-class hospitality environment.
Description
Our client, a luxury restaurant in the Cape Winelands, is looking for a professional Hostess to act as the first point of contact for guests and ensure an exceptional dining experience from arrival to departure. This role requires someone who is warm, organised, and confident in dealing with an international and distinguished clientele.
The Hostess will be responsible for managing reservations, preparing floor plans for lunch and dinner service, and coordinating with the kitchen and service teams on menu changes and special requirements. Duties include welcoming and seating guests, providing menus, announcing servers, monitoring table availability, and ensuring smooth handovers between shifts. Additional responsibilities include answering calls, assisting with guest queries, and communicating VIP arrivals to management.
The successful candidate will thrive in a high-pressure environment, be immaculately presented, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and customer service skills. This is an exciting opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about fine dining and eager to contribute to a team dedicated to service excellence.
Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12; hospitality certificate advantageous
• 1-2 years' previous experience as a hostess in fine dining or luxury hospitality
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Knowledge of reservation systems and restaurant etiquette
• Professional, well-presented, and guest-focused
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Skills Required