Vacancies at Drostdy Hotel
Drostdy Hotel is more than a destination, it is a place where memorable experiences are created through outstanding service and a committed team. We are always looking for passionate, driven individuals who take pride in hospitality and enjoy working in a dynamic environment. View our current opportunities below and take the next step in your career with us.
Executive Housekeeper
1. Job Information
Position: Executive Housekeeper
Location: Graaff-Reinet
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Type: Leadership
2. Job Description
- Lead all housekeeping operations (rooms, public areas, laundry, back-of-house)
- Maintain luxury cleanliness and hygiene standards
- Manage staffing, rosters, training, and team performance
- Oversee linen, amenities, inventory, and cost control
- Conduct quality checks and audits
- Collaborate with maintenance teams
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and chemical protocols
- Support budgeting, cost-saving initiatives, and asset care
3. Requirements
- 3–5+ years leadership experience in luxury hospitality housekeeping
- Strong, hands-on leadership style
- Highly detail-oriented with exceptional quality standards
- Organised, resilient, and calm under pressure
- Confident working independently and cross-departmentally
- Flexible with shifts, weekends, and public holidays
4. Availability
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Full time
Weekends/Public Holidays: Must be flexible with shifts, weekends, and public holidays
5. How to Apply
Send your application to: hr@drostdy.co.za
Application Deadline: 30 September 2026
6. Documents to Submit
- Updated CV
- Copy of ID or passport
- Contactable references
- Short cover letter (optional)
Assistant Front Office Manager
1. Job Information
Position: Assistant Front Office Manager
Location: Drostdy Hotel, Graaff-Reinet
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Front Office Manager
2. Job Description
- Ensure exceptional guest experiences and personalised 5-star service
- Supervise, coach, and schedule front office staff
- Oversee shift handovers and daily reporting
- Manage VIP arrivals and special guest requests
- Monitor billing accuracy and cash handling compliance
- Support onboarding and training of new team members
3. Requirements
- Diploma in Hospitality
- 3–5 years’ relevant experience
- Strong leadership and guest service orientation
- Proficient in hotel PMS systems and MS Office
- Calm under pressure and solutions-focused
- Flexible with shifts
4. Availability
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Full time
Weekends/Public Holidays: Required depending on scheduling
5. How to Apply
Send your application to: hr@drostdy.co.za
Application Deadline: Open
6. Documents to Submit
- Updated CV
- Copy of ID or passport
- Certificates/qualifications
- Contactable references
- Short cover letter (optional)
Maintenance Manager
1. Job Information
Position: Maintenance Manager
Department: Maintenance
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Drostdy Hotel, Graaff-Reinet
2. Job Description
The Maintenance Manager is responsible for overseeing all hotel maintenance operations to ensure the property remains in excellent condition, safe, functional, and aligned with luxury hospitality standards.
Key Duties:
- Oversee daily preventative and reactive maintenance across guest rooms, public areas, spa, kitchen, laundry, plant, and exterior areas.
- Lead, train, allocate work to, and monitor the maintenance team.
- Maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire-safety, equipment, fixtures, fittings, furniture, and appliances.
- Supervise contractors, obtain quotations, and manage specialised repairs and service contracts.
- Maintain maintenance records, inspections, reports, budgets, expenditure, and capital requirements.
- Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, fire, building, and other legislative requirements.
3. Requirements
Qualifications:
· Matric and a relevant technical qualification or certification in electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work.
· Trade-tested artisan certification is advantageous.
Experience:
· Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in hospitality or commercial property.
Skills:
· Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general facilities.
· Strong leadership, troubleshooting, problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills.
· Computer literacy, including MS Office and maintenance management systems.
· Knowledge of relevant building codes, the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and South African legal standards.
Additional Requirements:
· Physically fit and willing to work hands-on when required.
· Valid driver’s licence.
· Professional, well-groomed appearance.
· Fluent in English; additional South African languages are advantageous.
4. Availability
Start Date: As soon as possible
Working Hours: Full-time
Weekends/Public Holidays: Required, with on-call availability for emergencies
5. How to Apply
Send your application to: hr@drostdy.co.za
Application Deadline: To Be Confirmed
6. Documents to Submit
- Updated CV
- Copy of ID or passport
- Qualification certificates
- Contactable references
- Short cover letter (optional)