Food and Beverage Hosts

SUMMARY:
Welcome and seat guests in the restaurant and ensure smooth table rotation

POSITION INFO:

The President Hotel is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, and we are creating new opportunities for Food & Beverage Hosts to join our team.

We are seeking professional, guest-focused, and well-presented individuals to join our Food & Beverage service team. The ideal candidates will have recent experience in hotels or upmarket restaurants, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to ensure guests enjoy seamless and memorable dining experiences.

Experience & Requirements

• South African citizen with a valid ID (non-negotiable)

• At least 2 years’ experience as a host or waitron in a hotel or upmarket restaurant within the last 2 years

• No employment gaps longer than 5 months unless valid reasons are clearly provided

• Matric certificate (Grade 12) required

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a warm, professional demeanour

• Strong guest relations skills, including handling enquiries and reservations

• Professional appearance, punctuality, and reliability

• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays

• Team player with a strong focus on guest service

Duties & Responsibilities

• Welcome and seat guests in the restaurant and ensure smooth table rotation

• Manage reservations and coordinate seating plans for optimal service flow

• Provide menus, introduce specials, and support the waitron team in delivering high-quality service

• Handle guest queries, requests, and complaints with professionalism and care

• Maintain cleanliness and presentation standards at the host stand and throughout the dining area

• Support restaurant operations, including assisting colleagues in high-volume periods

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety, and hotel service standards

Important Application Notes

• Applications that do not meet the critical requirements (South African citizenship, Matric, recent hotel/upmarket restaurant experience, and valid employment history) will not be considered

• Ensure your CV is 100% updated

About the Hotel

The President Hotel is on a journey to be recognised as a true luxury destination.
Our purpose: to create and inspire memorable experiences.
Our vision: to become Cape Town’s most loved hotel.

Set in the heart of Bantry Bay, between Cape Town’s vibrant city life and the Atlantic Ocean, the hotel offers 349 stylish rooms, suites, and apartments, breathtaking views, a palm-lined infinity pool, world-class dining, and state-of-the-art conference and event venues. The property provides an iconic working environment where excellence meets opportunity.

Application Process

Closing date: 16 October 2025
Online Applications

PLEASE NOTE

We are committed to our Employment Equity Plan in all appointments. Once the advert has closed, we’ll carefully review all applications and be in touch with shortlisted candidates. If you don’t hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please know that your application was not successful this time – but we truly appreciate your interest in joining our team.