Can You Turn a Wine Tasting into a Standing Ovation?
Position: Front of House Manager – The Tasting House
Location: Blaauwklippen Wine Estate, Stellenbosch
Type: Full-time | Hospitality with Heart & Heritage
At Blaauwklippen, we don’t just serve wine — we serve moments worth remembering. As one of South Africa’s oldest wine estates, we’ve been pouring stories into glasses since 1682. Now, we’re looking for a Front of House Manager who’s got the charm, the chops, and the class to run our iconic Tasting House like it’s a five-star show.
The Role
You’ll be the maestro of our front-of-house symphony — leading tastings, managing a team of hosts, and making sure every guest feels like a VIP (Very Important Pinot-lover). Whether it’s a walk-in or a private event, you’ll be the reason they linger longer and come back for more.
Your Day-to-Day Will Include
- Running the tasting room like a pro — reservations, retail, the works
- Leading a dream team of wine-loving hosts
- Keeping service standards sky-high and smiles genuine
- Teaming up with events, kitchen, and wine sales for seamless experiences
- Managing stock (wine, merch, magic) and POS systems
- Handling guest feedback with class and calm
- Supporting wine club events, VIP tastings, and promotional happenings
- Keeping everything safe, clean, and legally lovely
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience in a high-end hospitality or winery setting
- Confident leadership and calm-in-the-chaos multitasking
- A love for people, storytelling, and good wine
- Knowledge of the South African wine scene (bonus points if you can pronounce “Gewürztraminer”)
- Weekend & holiday availability (wine waits for no one)
- Bonus: experience with systems like Lightspeed, Dineplan, or similar
- Extra Bonus: WSET/Cape Wine Academy creds (but passion trumps paper)
What We’re Offering
- A starring role at one of the Cape’s most beloved wine estates
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
- Staff perks, including wine discounts and career development
- An inspiring, legacy-driven team that loves what they do
Ready to Take the Lead?
Email your CV and a short note about why you’re the one to mila@blaauwklippen.com
Subject line: FOH Manager Application – [Your Name]
Stellenbosch
Closing Date: 30 April 2022