Work-Force
Whether you are a seasoned Banqueting Coordinator or stepping into the role for the first time, there is space for you in Virginia. The team hires on merit and across communities in Free State.
What This Role Involves
The organisation is investing in its Virginia operation, and this Banqueting Coordinator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the hospitality jobs function and contribute to the wider Free State business.
Expect a structured first ninety days, with onboarding milestones, regular check-ins, and an early focus on getting comfortable with the systems and processes that underpin the Virginia team.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Banqueting Coordinator to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the hospitality jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Virginia much easier.
Your Team
Practically speaking, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Virginia office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Free State operations get busy.
On top of that, the team mix in Virginia reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
The Environment
Equally, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.
Beyond that, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Free State. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Virginia site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Notably, the organisation is committed to transformation and equal opportunity. Hiring is on merit, and applications are actively encouraged from women, youth, people with disabilities and other historically disadvantaged groups in line with the Employment Equity plan and B-BBEE objectives.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Virginia.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Virginia have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Virginia team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Equally, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Virginia have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Why This Role
Equally, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in hospitality jobs from your base in Virginia. Many colleagues across Free State have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
Equally, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Virginia keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Virginia teams.
Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Free State.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
Essential Criteria
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.