Guest House Operations Lead

GC Solar; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 223,200 - 279,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career growth opportunities

Fun, energetic team

Job summary

GC Solar in Cape Town is seeking a Guest House Operations Lead to manage daily operations of Cape Joy, including guest check-ins, breakfast preparation, and event hosting. Ideal candidates will have an outgoing personality, some hospitality experience, and a willingness to work weekends. This role offers growth potential within the company and includes on-the-job training. Applicants should send their CV along with responses to specific questions, and may enjoy joining a fun and energetic team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of events/hospitality experience.
• Willingness to work weekends is non-negotiable.
• Responsible and trustworthy with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Delight guests through check-ins, cooking, and special requests.
• Maintain property through light plumbing and pool care.
• Host events like parties and corporate stays.
• Build relationships with local guest houses and travel agents.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Basic cooking skills

Basic gardening skills

Trustworthiness

Ability to work weekends

Education

Hospitality/tourism degree

Job description

Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 12/05/2026

• Salary Will be discussed during interview
• City Cape Town
• Province Western Cape
• Country South Africa
• Postal Code 7625

Job Description

Cape Joy is looking for a Guest House Operations Lead, a go-getter who will run daily operations, cook breakfast, maintain our garden & pool, host events, and build partnerships with neighbouring guest houses and tour operators.

No experience? No problem. We will train you. But you must love people, take ownership, and work on weekends.

Requirements

• Hospitality/tourism degree (preferred but not essential)
• 1–2 years events/hospitality experience
• Willing to work weekends (non-negotiable)
• A responsible, trustworthy, “no task too small” attitude
• Outgoing personality – comfortable talking to neighbours and agents
• Bonus: basic cooking, gardening, or handyman skills (we will train the rest)

What you will do:

• Delight guests – check-ins, breakfast cooking, special requests
• Keep things running – light plumbing, lighting, pool & fish pond care
• Host events – parties, small weddings, corporate stays
• Build relationships – visit neighbouring guest houses, set up client referrals
• Grow our business – invite travel agents & tour companies for site visits, secure bookings
• Market-related salary
• Fun, energetic team
• Real career growth (Operations Lead to GM path)
• On-the-job training (cooking, pool care, sales, social media)

Ready to make Cape Joy your stage?

Apply now – send your CV and answers to these 3 questions:

• Do you have a hospitality degree? (If yes, which?)
• Tell us about a time you hosted or organised a gathering. What did you enjoy most?

Subject line: Guest House Operations Lead – [Your Name]

Cape Joy is an equal opportunity employer.