Hospitality Jobs in Africa

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, game lodges and more

Hospitality Jobs in Africa

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, game lodges and more

Hospitality Jobs in Africa

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, game lodges and more

Hospitality Jobs in Africa

Hotels, resorts, restaurants, game lodges and more

HOSPITALITY JOB OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS AFRICA

Our experience at your service

Hospitality eXchange is a dedicated recruitment company based in South Africa. Specializing in placing exceptional job seekers in the hospitality, tourism, catering, leisure, safari/wildlife, retail operations, and maintenance/engineering industries across Southern Africa and the wider African continent. With 4 offices and 3 network partners, our team has an unparalleled reach and expertise in the hospitality sector.

Our recruiters are seasoned hospitality professionals who each have firsthand experience, having worked in and loved hotel operations. We are about the people, with clients and candidates being the heart of our operation, and our core values of integrity, fairness, flexibility and ethical professional practices, the soul of how we do business.

Career-seeking candidates are sourced by a targeted selection process and every candidate undergoes thorough reference checks to validate their experience and work performance. We only present candidates to clients by way of a detailed Candidate Profile, so providing them with all the necessary information to make intelligent and informed hiring decisions.

We offer a 90-Day Guarantee and whilst we are confident in the quality of our referrals, we also recognize the unpredictable nature of human interaction. Should a candidate not meet expectations within the 90-day guarantee period, we will recruit and present a replacement candidate for the same position, at no additional cost to our clients, as per our Terms of Business.

Our Hospitality Recruiters

Still doing what we do best
  • Kathy Davies

    Kathy Davies has wide-ranging experience, having worked in 4 & 5* hotels for many years and since 1991, as a hospitality recruiter—with Hotelstaff in Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg offices, and later as branch owner of Hotelstaff Nelspruit until selling in 2006, and establishing Hospitality eXchange. Kathy is known for her straightforward nature and keen eye for talent, as well as being meticulous and a good judge of character.
    Kathy Davis - Hospitality Recruitment Consultant
  • Samantha Hodson

    Samantha Hodson joined Hospitality eXchange in 2009, after over a decade in food and beverage management as well as banqueting operations, in South Africa, United Kingdom and Africa in 4 & 5* corporate and resort hotels. Samantha excels in building relationships and takes great pride in assisting both clients and candidates, in finding their perfect match. Based in Johannesburg, she is dedicated to providing top-notch recruitment services.
    Samantha Hodson - Recruitment Consultant
  • Alison Bowren

    Alison Bowren, with her cheerful and bubbly personality, has been a recruiter with Hospitality eXchange since 2023. Following her Bachelor of Arts Degree and a year in London, she gained valuable experience working in luxury safari and game lodges in Southern Africa. After a time in Port Elizabeth as a recruiter, Alison joined us where she has proved to be a capable and enthusiastic recruiter. Alison is based in KwaZulu Natal.
    Alison Bowren - Recruitment Consultant
  • Marinda Cronjé

    Marinda Cronjé is a veteran professional with over 25 years of hospitality knowledge in 3 to 5* hotels and lodges as well as renowned hotel brands with experience in pre-opening and opening phases of hotels in the Financial and Human Resources sectors. She joined Hospitality eXchange in 2024 and is known for her no-nonsense approach and keen attention to detail. Marinda is based in the Western Cape.
    Marinda Cronje - Recruitment Consultant

Employers

We are committed to making reliable and long-term permanent placements, which is reflected by our 90-96 percent success rate of candidates remaining in positions placed, for an acceptable period. References are checked by recruiters, prior to referring candidates to clients and these are available to clients on interview.

Candidates

We recruit hospitality industry staff, from receptionists to general managers for hotels, resorts, restaurants, game lodges and hospitality service providers, who have 4/5* luxury unit experience as well as candidates from eco-tourism related operations, retail outlets and maintenance/engineering industries.

Reach out to any of our Offices

We’d love to hear from you
  • South Africa

    Kathy Davies

  • Gauteng

    Samantha Hodson

  • Kwazulu Natal

    Alison Bowren

  • Western Cape

    Marinda Cronjé