Hippo / Hospitality
Staff who make guests want to come back
High season does not wait for a hiring process. We find chefs, front office, housekeeping and service staff who already know the work, check their certificates and references, and help you staff up before the bookings arrive.
Ready for guests on day one
In a kitchen or at the front desk there is no time to learn the basics. We check for them first.
certificates
The paperwork your inspectors will ask for, sorted before the first shift.
- Food handler medical certificate
- Trade and culinary qualifications
- First aid where needed
the right kind of property
A city hotel, a safari lodge and a beach resort run very differently.
- Property type and star rating
- Covers and room counts handled
- Brands and standards worked to
guests and seasons
The skills guests notice and the hours the season demands.
- Languages spoken
- Seasonal or permanent
- Live-in and remote locations
Roles we fill
Front of house, back of house and everything in between.
- KitchenExecutive and sous chefs, cooks, pastry and stewarding.
- Front officeReceptionists, reservations and guest relations.
- HousekeepingRoom attendants, laundry and public areas.
- Food and beverageWaiters, bartenders, baristas and supervisors.
- Guiding and activitiesGuides, drivers and activity staff for lodges and camps.
- ManagementGeneral, operations and F&B managers.
How it works
You tell us who you need and choose who to hire. Most of what happens in between is on us.
- Tell us about the roleWho you need, when they should start and what the job pays. A quick form or a conversation, whichever suits you.
- We go lookingWe advertise the role, search our candidate pool and reach out to people who are not applying anywhere.
- You meet a shortlistOnly the people worth your time, each with a note on why they fit.
- You make the offerPick your person. We keep everyone else informed and the paperwork in one place.
Looking for work in hospitality?
Work in hospitality? Show your certificates, the properties you have worked in and the languages you speak.
We also hire for health, education, engineering and finance.
Who do you need next?
Tell us about the role and we will take it from there. No card needed to get started.