Job Description
About the Role
Cedrus Libani Recruitment Agency Ltd is seeking a polished, insightful and service-driven Guest Liaison with proven concierge experience to deliver personalized, seamless and unforgettable guest journeys at our exclusive luxury five-star property in Cape Town. As a key front-of-house ambassador, you will manage guest interactions, coordinate internal departments, and provide elevated concierge support that reflects the absolute best of Cape Town.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver warm, intuitive, and highly personalized service from pre-arrival through to departure.
- Maintain exceptional administrative standards, updating reservations, profiles, and guest correspondence accurately and timeously.
- Liaise with guests according to the service, communication and turnaround standards set out by the Concierge Department.
- Understand guest preferences in advance and ensure these are shared with relevant departments to create tailored experiences.
- Provide informed, up-to-date recommendations on Cape Town’s restaurants, events, exhibitions, cultural highlights, activities, and seasonal happenings.
- Make and manage bookings for dining, tours, activities, transportation, wellness and special events with efficiency and precision.
- Curate personalized itineraries and offer thoughtful, relevant alternatives when availability changes or guest needs shift.
- Contribute to memorable touches through bespoke amenities, gifting and tailored surprises based on guest preferences.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers, restaurants, guides, and service partners to secure premium access for guests.
- Manage guest requests with professionalism, urgency, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Ensure guest profiles in Opera are updated meticulously, including preferences, past experiences, and repeat-stay information.
Requirements
- Proven concierge experience within a luxury (5-star) hospitality environment.
- Excellent administrative skills, with strong accuracy, organization, and follow-through.
- Deep knowledge of Cape Town’s dining, culture, arts, events, exhibitions, wine regions, and activities.
- Naturally anticipatory – able to understand guests’ needs instinctively and deliver unique recommendations and relevant alternatives.
- Warm, articulate communicator with confidence engaging discerning international guests.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to multitask under pressure.
Qualifications
- Formal Hospitality Qualification advantageous.
How to Apply
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About Catering / hospitality Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, with its stunning natural beauty and thriving economy, presents an exciting career landscape for those interested in the hospitality and catering industry. Typically, this sector is driven by tourism, offering a wide range of job opportunities across various establishments, from boutique hotels to fine dining restaurants.
Generally, salaries in the hospitality sector can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level positions may fall within the range of R200 000 – R400 000 per annum, while more senior roles can command higher figures, often ranging from R500 000 to over R1 million per annum. However, it’s essential to note that these are broad estimates and actual salaries can differ significantly.
Common skills required for a career in hospitality include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well under pressure, attention to detail, and excellent customer service skills. Additionally, knowledge of food safety and handling, basic first aid, and proficiency in Microsoft Office software are often considered essential. In more senior roles, management skills, financial acumen, and creativity may also be valued.
The Western Cape’s hospitality industry is often driven by the tourism sector, which encompasses various sub-sectors such as luxury resorts, boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and event management. Financial services, technology, and manufacturing are also common industries that employ catering staff. Generally, career progression in this field can involve moving from front-of-house to back-of-house roles, or transitioning into management positions.
For those seeking a career in hospitality, there are various opportunities for development and advancement. Common career paths include working as a sous chef, restaurant manager, or events coordinator, before potentially moving into general management or even entrepreneurship. With experience and the right skills, it’s possible to transition into related fields such as food writing, culinary arts instruction, or even entrepreneurial ventures in the hospitality sector.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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