Personal Assistant to Founder (Hospitality Brand)

Personal Assistant



Cape Town, South Africa Part-Time | On-Site (Half-Day)



ABOUT THE COMPANY

Cape Crowd is a Cape Town-based hospitality group operating a portfolio of cafés, bars and restaurant concepts. We create neighbourhood institutions with personality, warmth and genuine community at their core. Our venues are relaxed but high-standard, local but timeless, and built with a commitment to excellence.



ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands-on support role for someone who thrives on organisation, problem-solving and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. Working directly alongside the founder, you'll play a key role in keeping priorities on track and supporting the day-to-day operations of a growing hospitality group.



IS IT FOR ME?

  • Based in Cape Town with your own reliable vehicle
  • Previous experience in administration, PA/EA support, hospitality or a similar role
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
  • A confident communicator who is comfortable managing professional correspondence
  • Proactive, dependable and able to work independently


WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

  • Manage emails, WhatsApp communications and follow-ups on behalf of the founder
  • Coordinate schedules, meetings, appointments and day-to-day priorities
  • Maintain organised documents, spreadsheets and reporting systems
  • Liaise with team members, suppliers and external stakeholders
  • Support operational, administrative and ad hoc projects across the Cape Crowd group


WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • Direct exposure to the founder and day-to-day business operations
  • A varied role with real responsibility and ownership
  • Insight into building and growing hospitality brands
  • A flexible half-day position within a growing business
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple venues and projects


OUR CULTURE

Not a corporate outfit. We don't do unnecessary meetings, performance theatre or egos. We do take standards seriously in how we treat guests, how we run our venues and how we show up every day. We value people who think like owners, take initiative and follow through. If you see something that needs fixing, fix it. If you have a strong idea, bring it. If you don't know something, ask.

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