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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Food and Beverage Supervisor in Knysna, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
The Role
This Food and Beverage Supervisor role sits within the hospitality jobs function in Knysna. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Food and Beverage Supervisor is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.
The role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Knysna also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Why This Role
On top of that, 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 Knysna. Many colleagues across Western Cape have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.
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 Western Cape.
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 Knysna keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Knysna teams.
Based in Knysna
Working in Knysna means a place near the Cape Town International Airport hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the Knysna office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Many candidates already living within reach of Knysna cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Knysna.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Knysna, Western Cape.
About the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Knysna group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
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.
Equally, the team mix in Knysna reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Knysna.
Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.
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.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Knysna.
Core Functions
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
Candidate Profile
- Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Willing to follow the company’s uniform and grooming policy on shift
Beyond that, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.