Farm Manager

– Minimum of 5 years in stone fruit or similar agricultural operations.
– Experience in guest farm management is beneficial.
– Fluent in English and Afrikaans
– Strong work ethic.
– Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
– Proven management and leadership capabilities.
– Strong project planning and monitoring abilities.
– Ability to work under pressure, maintain organisation, and enforce discipline.
– Commitment to continuous learning and striving for excellence

Hospitality

– Minimum of 5 years of high-end hospitality management.
– A matric certificate and qualification in hospitality is required
– Fluent in English and Afrikaans; additional languages are beneficial.
– Excellent communication skills.
– Well-presented with a passion for hospitality, hosting, and entertaining.
– Strong attention to detail and commitment to high guest experience standards.
– Creative flair for aesthetics and interior design.
– Enthusiastic about food and wine with a hands-on approach.
– Strong leadership and staff management skills.
– Well-developed problem-solving capabilities.
– HR management responsibilities, including recruitment, performance management, training, and labour relations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE LIMITED TO:

Farm Manager

Operational:
– Manage all aspects of the farm, including orchards, gardens, vegetables, animals, game, maintenance, and business operations.
– Provide leadership and guidance to staff, ensuring effective delegation, support, and performance management.
– Develop and implement production plans to optimise yield and quality.
– Oversee and manage crop production tasks, including irrigation, fertilisation, pest control, and harvesting.
– Ensure compliance with industry standards and drive cost efficiency without compromising quality or guest experience.
– Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for the farming division.

Technical Knowledge:
– Excellent understanding of farming with nature, permaculture, and organic farming principles.
– Open to innovation and evolving farming practices; passionate about plants.
– Mechanically inclined, with knowledge of tractors, equipment, and general machinery.
– Ability to manage small improvement projects on the farm.

Financial Management:
– Prepare and manage budgets.
– Monitor expenses and implement cost-effective measures.

Hospitality

Operational
– Develop and maintain top-class customer care standards.
– Tailor bespoke guest experiences focused on slow living, farm-to-table dining, and relaxation

Financial and Administrative
– Financial management, including budgeting, profitability targets, billing, and stock/asset management.
– Proficient in Microsoft Office and general administrative tasks.
– Valid driver’s license required.

ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted
Farm Management & Hospitality Couple position available in Western Cape, Western Cape. This job position was posted by Farm Manager SA. The job has been posted as a char8000 ad on 2025-02-01 at 01:02:50 in the Professions category