FARM MANAGEMENT & HOSPITALITY COUPLE

SUMMARY:
Montagu Area- Western Cape: Our client is looking for a Farm Management & Hospitality Couple to join the team.

Only candidates with the relevant experience will be considered.

POSITION INFO:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

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