Hospitality consulting

Helping your hospitality business work smarter, feel better, and serve beautifully

At Jack of Diamonds, we work with hotels, lodges, guest houses and private estates to strengthen the way they deliver service

From guest experience design to on-the-ground team support, we bring fresh perspective and practical expertise to help your property stand out — not through flashy gestures, but through genuine and thoughtful service that leaves a long-lasting impression.

We offer support with:

Service flow & operational audits

Guest journey design & improvement

Staff training & team development

Front office, housekeeping & service refinement

Turnaround strategies

Pre-opening training & systems setup

Luxury property management consulting

Enhancing service culture & team communication

Creating more consistency without losing character

Every project is tailored, whether you’re managing a boutique hotel in Cape Town, a lodge in Johannesburg, or a luxury guest house somewhere in between.

Who we work with

Boutique hotels looking to refine their experience.

Safari lodges and guest houses needing cohesive service training.

High-end villas preparing to welcome guests.

Properties in need of a discreet reset after staff or management changes.

Hospitality businesses seeking clarity, support, or a fresh pair of experienced eyes.

We often work on-site, and always with care — our presence is respectful, efficient, and focused on adding value without adding complexity.

Locations

Our hospitality consulting services are available in Cape Town and surrounds; Johannesburg and Gauteng.

Why Jack of Diamonds

Jack of Diamonds is led by Etienne Zeeman, a hospitality consultant with over a decade of international experience in luxury service. From private estates in (New York, Paris, Rome, Riyadh) to superyachts on the Mediterranean, Etienne has served royalty, high-net-worth clients, and discerning travellers — and knows first-hand what exceptional service feels like.

With a calm and intuitive approach, he helps teams deliver refined, thoughtful hospitality that feels natural — not forced. His work blends practical systems with human-centred insight, bringing clarity and calm to even the most complex service environments.

If your hospitality experience could be smoother, sharper, or more consistent — let’s talk.