J D SPECIALIZED RECRUITMENT, Cape Town (2026)

10/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is assisting a well-established safari operator in the Timbavati in sourcing an experienced 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥.

Our client operates two established safari camps in the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, one of the premier private wildlife areas bordering the Kruger National Park. The General Manager will oversee both camps, reporting directly to the owners.

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role covering all aspects of lodge operations — from guest experience, finance and human resources to housekeeping, food and beverage, procurement and maintenance. The right candidate will be operationally strong, financially astute and genuinely guest-focused, with the ability to lead teams and run two properties to a consistently high standard.

📌𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘- This position is only open to South African residents

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 - https://bit.ly/4iW4lmV

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 -www.jdspecialized.co.za

08/09/2026

𝐉𝐃 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 is recruiting on behalf of a celebrated and intimate private lodge nestled in the dramatic wilderness of the Cederberg, Western Cape, for a passionate and dedicated 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗨𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐅

Our client is a distinctive and highly regarded lodge destination, renowned for its breathtaking natural setting and its genuine commitment to a farm-to-table, seasonally driven food philosophy. Set in one of South Africa's most iconic wilderness areas, the property offers guests an authentic, off-the-beaten-track experience where exceptional food is central to the overall guest journey.

Reporting directly to lodge management, the successful candidate will take full ownership of kitchen operations – from daily food preparation, breakfast through dinner service, and menu development to stock control, procurement, and HACCP compliance. The role also includes supervising and supporting kitchen assistants and scullery staff. This position demands a chef who thrives in a remote, self-sufficient environment, takes genuine pride in quality and consistency, and is comfortable working with a high degree of independence.

📌 A food portfolio must be submitted with your application, clearly showcasing creativity, innovation, and attention to detail. All images will be checked to ensure ownership.

For more details and to apply - https://bit.ly/4gOCDHV

For other opportunities – https://jdspecialized.com/

08/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is recruiting on behalf of a growing, multi-concept food and beverage brand in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, for a creative, hands-on and commercially minded 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙

Our client operates two distinct, well-loved hospitality concepts in Moshi — a vibrant garden café celebrated for its diverse international menu, wood-fired pizza, sushi, specialty coffee and welcoming atmosphere, and a boutique lodge with a farm-to-table dining ethos built around locally sourced Kilimanjaro produce. With a loyal following among travellers, expats and the local community alike, the brand has built a strong reputation for quality, creativity and warm hospitality. Now entering an exciting new chapter, the business is preparing to open a second café location near Kilimanjaro International Airport toward the end of September 2026 — and they need the right culinary leader on board ahead of that launch.

The Group Head Chef will carry dual responsibility: maintaining and strengthening the existing Moshi kitchen operation while leading the full culinary setup and opening of the new airport-facing location. Day-to-day, this means overseeing food quality, consistency and presentation across both sites, developing and finalising menus, standardising recipes, managing food costs and waste, and ensuring robust kitchen systems and SOPs are embedded. Equally important is the people side — recruiting, training and developing kitchen teams who can deliver on the brand's standards as it scales. This is a high-energy, hands-on role for a chef who is as comfortable on the pass as they are thinking strategically about how a growing multi-site food brand should operate.

📌 A food portfolio must be submitted with your application that clearly displays your creativity, innovation and attention to detail. (All images will be checked via google lens to ensure ownership)

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 – https://bit.ly/4zEVThO

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – https://jdspecialized.com/

08/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is currently assisting a dynamic and growing multi-country hospitality and travel group in the search for a strategic and commercially astute 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗙𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗟 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥.

📌𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘— Candidates must be based in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) or willing to relocate. This position is open to South African citizens only.

This senior leadership role is ideally suited to a strategic finance leader who can confidently navigate the complexity of an asset-intensive luxury lodge portfolio in Tanzania alongside the high-volume, service-driven revenue engine of a United States-based travel agency. The position calls for a commercially sharp and operationally grounded executive who understands both the realities of remote hospitality operations and the pace of international travel distribution.

Operating from South Africa, the successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the financial sustainability and performance of the group across South Africa, Tanzania and the United States — guiding responsible growth, ensuring disciplined capital allocation and maintaining careful oversight of cash flow across multiple currencies. A key priority will be the development of a practical risk matrix and the establishment of strong governance practices and clear reporting structures to ensure accurate, consolidated financial information across all jurisdictions.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 - https://bit.ly/4g9JURP

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 -www.jdspecialized.co.za

08/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is currently assisting a luxury private lodge, located in the Kruger National Park, in sourcing a highly capable and guest-focused 𝗟𝗢𝗗𝗚𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥.

This is a hands-on, guest-facing role ideal for someone who thrives in intimate, high-end lodge environments and has a strong command of daily operations, team leadership, and refined guest service. The role requires a visible, engaging host who can create memorable, personalised guest experiences while ensuring smooth and efficient lodge operations behind the scenes.

Working within a remote Big 5 environment, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining exceptional service standards, building a cohesive team culture, and delivering a seamless guest journey from arrival to departure. This is a superb opportunity for a service-driven leader with strong all-round operational skills, team mentorship capability, and a passion for authentic guest experiences in a remote safari setting.

𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 – http://bit.ly/3KY5ifM

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – www.jdspecialized.co.za

08/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is recruiting on behalf of a well-established luxury hospitality group in Arusha, Tanzania, for an experienced and commercially driven 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗢𝗙 𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗦 & 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚.

Our client is a prestigious hospitality group based in Arusha, one of Africa's great safari gateway cities, connecting international travellers to the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Kilimanjaro, and Tanzania's Northern Circuit. With a strong market presence and a committed leadership team, this is a business with the ambition and infrastructure to support serious commercial growth. This is a new role, created to bring senior commercial leadership into the organisation.

Reporting to the CEO/MD, the Director of Sales & Marketing will take full ownership of the commercial strategy, encompassing international and domestic sales, brand positioning, digital marketing, PR, revenue management, and trade relations across key source markets including North America, the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. This is a senior leadership position for someone with a proven track record in luxury hospitality sales and the drive to build market share across a competitive landscape.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: https://bit.ly/4eRu4dX

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:www.jdspecialized.co.za
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08/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is assisting a 5-star private game lodge in the Madikwe Game Reserve in sourcing a hands-on and highly organised 𝗠𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥 to join their team.

This is a practical, hands-on role covering the day-to-day maintenance, preventative maintenance, safety and general upkeep of the lodge, staff areas, grounds, equipment and infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead, manage and develop a team of 8 maintenance staff, setting clear expectations, delegating effectively and holding the team accountable while working collaboratively with the wider management team.

The role calls for someone technically skilled, solution-oriented and proactive, who can take full ownership of the maintenance department, identify problems and find practical solutions, and keep the lodge maintained to a five-star standard with minimal disruption to guests and operations.

To view full details and apply – https://bit.ly/4zZmjuT

For other opportunities – www.jdspecialized.co.za

08/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is assisting a leading African luxury travel and conservation group in sourcing an experienced and commercially minded 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗙 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗔𝗖𝗧 𝗢𝗙𝗙𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗥 to join its Group Executive Committee.

This is a senior Group leadership role rather than an advisory, communications or reporting function, and the successful candidate will be accountable for defining, integrating and advancing the organisation's long-term impact ambition for the Group.

The role connects the Group's purpose and long-term impact commitments with strategy, capital allocation, operations, guest experience, people, brand and long-term resilience, and the successful candidate will engage credibly with the Board, shareholders, global partners, governments, communities and funders.

The successful candidate will also serve as the single executive point of accountability for the Group's long-term strategic partnership with its affiliated non-profit conservation partners and will understand and promote the values of a for-profit impact model alongside the commercial success that sustains long-term impact objectives.

To view full details and apply – https://bit.ly/4A09u3z

For other opportunities – www.jdspecialized.co.za

07/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is recruiting on behalf of a well-established Restaurant and hospitality group in Nairobi, Kenya, for a talented and creatively driven 𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗗 𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗙

At the heart of the restaurant's identity is a commitment to farm-to-table sourcing, premium produce, and crafting dishes specifically to complement and elevate a carefully curated wine portfolio. This is a rare opportunity for a chef who is as passionate about what is in the glass as what is on the plate.

The successful candidate will take full creative and operational ownership of the kitchen — developing seasonal menus, leading and executing pairing dinners and curated tasting events, and maintaining the highest standards of quality and consistency. The role extends to quality oversight of a bar outlet and a staff canteen, with responsibility spanning kitchen operations, cost control, supplier relationships, and team leadership across all sites. A minimum two-year commitment is required; the company facilitates the work permit, provides a housing allowance in Nairobi, and includes an annual flight as part of the package.

📌 A food portfolio must be submitted with your application that clearly displays your creativity, innovation and attention to detail. (All images will be checked via google lens to ensure ownership)

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 – https://bit.ly/3ThI74n

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 – https://jdspecialized.com/

04/09/2026

𝗝𝗗 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is assisting an award-winning eco-luxury adventure and dive resort in Belize in sourcing an experienced 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗘 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗔𝗚𝗘𝗥.

Our client is an award-winning eco-luxury adventure and dive resort in Belize, combining high-end hospitality with an extensive portfolio of marine and inland adventure experiences. The resort is committed to exceptional service, safety, sustainability and community impact, and is consistently recognised among the top properties in the country.

The Adventure Centre Manager is a key operational leadership position responsible for the overall management, safety, service delivery and performance of the resort's Adventure Centre — overseeing three core areas: Marine, Inland and Concierge. This is a highly hands-on role requiring a confident and decisive leader who is equally comfortable managing people, engaging with guests, coordinating complex tour operations and taking command when an emergency occurs. Strong leadership, significant dive experience, exceptional safety awareness and the ability to remain calm and decisive in emergency situations are essential.

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 - https://bit.ly/4xCUwyK

𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 -www.jdspecialized.co.za

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