Hospitality Coordinator

Hollywoodbets; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywoodbets is seeking a Hospitality Coordinator based in Umhlanga, Durban, to join the Purple Team. You will host clients in hospitality suites at sporting events, manage food and beverage services, and support event coordinators to ensure flawless delivery.

You bring 2–3 years of event industry experience, a valid driver’s license, and proven hosting skills. The role requires flexible hours, weekend work, and travel as needed across national events.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in event industry or stadium suites
• Proven hosting experience at live events
• Valid driver’s license required

Responsibilities

• Host clients and team in hospitality suites at sporting events.
• Coordinate food and beverage elements for events.
• Maintain an events calendar and weekly reporting.
• Manage budgets, quotes, and supplier relations.
• Ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Time Management

Problem solving

Planning

Reporting

Job description

Responsibilities

Being a part of the Hollywoodbets Purple Team is an opportunity to become a part of one of South Africa’s biggest success stories. From humble beginnings in Durban, Hollywoodbets has grown into a powerhouse brand operating across Africa and the United Kingdom. And that’s just the beginning. Our talented Team is on a mission to increase our global footprint, ready to take on any challenge because at Hollywoodbets, not even the sky is the limit. Join our Team and let’s reach for the stars.

We have an amazing opportunity for Hospitality Coordinator to be based in Umhlanga, Durban. Do you think you have what it takes to be our newest Purple Star?

With Hollywoodbets You Will

Innovate and create as part of a like-minded, authentic Team eager to achieve goals.

Embrace challenges and the thrill of working in a vibrant and fast-paced industry.

Grow with our development plans and culture that allows you to further your career.

You Bring

• Valid driver’s license Essential
• Proven Experience in working in stadium suites and hosting experience
• 2-3 years in event industry/stadium suites

What You’ll Do For The Brand

Operational

• Remain fully informed with industry norms, restrictions and standards to ensure initiatives are compliant.
• Hosting clients and team in hospitality suites of sporting events.
• Good knowledge and working with all elements of Food and Beverage at the event.
• Provide support to the Event Coordinators.
• Weekly reporting on all events.
• Manage events and ensure everything runs smoothly, responsible for team working events.
• Expenditure control.
• Stock Ordering and Stock Control in venues.
• To manage and build relationships with internal and external suppliers.
• To work closely with leaders in the business to develop new initiatives and enhance existing activities.
• Create and set out proper hospitality procedures.
• Ensure the health and safety are strictly adhered to.
• Obtain quotes, set up budgets and adjust when necessary. Record every expense for the event.
• Work with the various departments to achieve objectives.
• Drive attendance to the event.
• Analyse the event performance and give detailed feedback.
• Prepare all events in advance and maintain an annual events calendar.
• Ensure set up and coordination of the event runs smoothly.
• Available to work flexible hours due to events happening after hours and on weekends.
• Available to travel as company is national.
• Maintain a high level of energy for all events.
• Conduct market research and ensure the target market that event reaches are understood.
• Manage multiple projects at one time.

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Time Management
• Problem solving
• Planning
• Reporting

So, are you ready to level up, learn, and perform at your best?

About Us

Hollywoodbets is a sports and entertainment betting operator that was born and bred in Durban, South Africa. Whether you’re in one of our upmarket retail branches or online, our customers can conveniently place bets in style anytime, anywhere.

We’re proud to partner with local and international legends, from the Hollywoodbets Sharks and Brentford FC to iconic events like the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Being part of our Purple Team means being part of something bigger.

At Hollywoodbets, every day is a chance to learn, grow, and make an impact. We move fast, think big, and work together to turn bold ideas into reality. With passion, creativity, and a shared purpose, we bring our Purple Spirit to everything we do.

The opportunities here are endless. If you’re driven, curious, agile and ready to level up, there’s no limit to how far you can go with the Purple Team!