Assistant Farm Manager | La Residence

Recruiter:

The Royal Portfolio

Job Ref:

2047330202

Date posted:

Friday, July 25, 2025

Location:

Franschhoek, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Located in the winelands of Franschhoek, La Residence is set within productive vineyards and orchards, which the Assistant Farm Manager will be jointly responsible for. From maximising the productivity of the estate in order to supply the hotel with fruit, vegetables, eggs, herbs and flowers, to overseeing the maintenance of the hotel gardens and the estate at large. The gardens at La Residence play a very important role in ensuring that we live up to our purpose, which is "to give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay".

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the Farm team in carrying out the duties to maintain, develop and care for: Vineyards, fruit and olive trees and vegetables / Lawns, hedges, shrubs, flower beds, trees / The rose garden and greenhouse / Irrigation / Fire Safety / Equipment and assets / Roads and pathways / Animals
Contribute to the profitability of the hotel through increased production and quality of produce for the hotel Kitchen and Housekeeping teams
Build a happy, motivated and effective Farm team
Create and maintain a positive working environment for the team
Ensure adequate rostering is done to ensure maximum efficiency of team
Bring any HR issues to the attention of the HR Manager
Ensure that guest environment is respected at all times. Always be welcoming, friendly and courteous when encountering guests. Ensure strictest confidentiality with regards to guest information.

REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPECTATIONS

Matric certificate
Valid Drivers license
5+ years experience managing the maintenance of a high-end estate, preferably for a luxury hotel
Knowledge of local fruit and wine production and industry
Proven track record of leading a team
Basic computer skills an advantage (Word, Excel, Outlook, a Project Management tool such as Trello, Planner or Asana would be advantageous)
Excellent verbal communication in English as well as reading and writing

It is important that the candidate is able to work as part of a team and is a good cultural fit for The Royal Portfolio.
South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.
Please note it is a condition of employment, that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.

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