Overview
Interior Design and Hotel Presentation Manager Jobs in Cape Town at Hostly Lts
Location: Mala Boutique Hotel, Zanzibar, Tanzania
Job Type: Full-time
Overview
To oversee and continuously elevate the look, feel, and guest experience of the hotel, ensuring every guest-facing element reflects the intended standard, atmosphere, and brand.
Key Responsibilities:
Guest-facing experience & hosting
- Act as a warm, visible host during dinner events
- Engage with guests naturally, learn names, preferences, and occasions
- Create a welcoming, relaxed atmosphere without being intrusive
- Act as a bridge between guests and the wider team when needed
Interiors & visual up-keep (rooms & public areas)
- Regularly walk through rooms, villas, and shared spaces with a critical eye
- Identify when furniture, soft furnishings, décor, or finishes are tired
- Propose replacements or updates aligned with the hotel’s style
- Source and select new items where approved (lighting, art, cushions, accessories)
Food & beverage presentation (not kitchen operations)
- Ensure dishes leaving the kitchen are well-presented and consistent
- Flag presentation issues and work with kitchen staff to correct them
- Oversee table settings, plating style, garnish consistency, and timing
- Maintain visual standards without managing recipes or prep
Uniforms, tables & soft details
- Ensure uniforms are clean, well-fitted, and styled correctly
- Oversee napkins, table linens, cushions, décor, candles, and lighting
- Flag when items need replacing, tailoring, or refreshing
- Maintain a consistent “look” across services and spaces
Brand & atmosphere ownership
- Be the internal reference point for “does this feel right?”
- Maintain consistency across: Interior styling, Guest interaction tone, Food presentation
- Help train staff by example, not instruction-heavy management
Person Specification
- Naturally warm, confident, and observant
- Strong eye for aesthetics and detail
- Comfortable speaking with guests one-on-one
- Notices small things others overlook
- Calm, tasteful, not flashy
- Hospitality or lifestyle background preferred (boutique hotel, restaurant, events, retail, design-led café)
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- The work location is in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Are you willing to relocate?
- Do you have any similar experience as an Interior Designer or Design-led property manager?
Work Location: In person
Title: Interior Design and Hotel Presentation Manager
Company: Hostly Lts
Location: Cape Town
