Management

Carla was born in Cape Town and matriculated at Ned Doman Senior Secondary School. She worked from 1998 – 2004 in Time Share sales at Club Resorts International, joining Village & Life in March 2004. Carla started off as a receptionist for one and a half years and she is now settled in the reservations department. Carla likes to unwind by socializing after a hard day’s work.

Chantel Crowie was born at Mowbray Hospital in Cape Town and later attended Plumstead High School. She started in the hotel trade after school, at a company that makes uniforms for hotels. She then moved on and worked at The Cullinan Hotel, when they opened. She has been with The Bay Hotel for 7 years now and takes great pride in her position as Executive Housekeeper. Chantel's greatest joy is in meeting new people and perhaps this is why she is dedicated to the hospitality industry.

Ayesha was born in Retreat, in Cape Town and matriculated in 2002 at Grassy Park High in Cape Town, completing a Certificate in Entrepreneurship the same year through College of Cape Town, as an extra matric subject. In 2002, Ayesha obtained a Diploma in Media Studies and Journalism at Rosebank College, Cape Town. She worked at various places and did a short internship at Glamour Magazine before joining Village & Life in November 2005. Ayesha started off as a receptionist at Camps Bay Retreat. She was part of The Bay Hotel reservations team and the sales department. Ayesha loves taking long bubble baths to unwind and enjoys spending time with her friends and family.

Lesley, a qualified personal trainer completed her Diploma in Exercise and Fitness science at the Health and Fitness Professionals Association. She specialises in various fitness classes, resistance training, boot camps, body conditioning, nature walks and jogging. Various studio equipment is used such as Bosu, Flexi band, Stability ball, free weights and medicine balls. These activities are done in the Fitness Cabin at the Retreat or outdoors on the spectacular Camps Bay beachfront. Lesley is a very active, lively individual, has a zest for life and loves the outdoors. Her true calling is in fitness & exercise. She advises clients on good nutritional habits and offers dietary planning. She is passionate about inspiring, educating, and motivating clients through individualised assessments and programs. She is happiest when seeing goals being reached through her input. Her motto is “Motivation equals success”.

Dayyaan grew up in Westridge; Mitchell’s Plain and attended Westridge High School. After matric, he enrolled at Cape Peninsula University of Technology and studied towards a qualification in Internal Auditing. He pursued a career in accounting and worked at MWEB for over 3 years while studying part-time towards a qualification in Forensic Examinations at the University Of Western Cape. After working in accounting, he decided to work from home in the sales industry and submerged himself in personal development training and literature. Dayyaan joined Village & Life in May 2010 as the Hotel Accountant. He lives in Eerste River with his wife and coaches a senior cricket team; he is also a soccer fanatic whom supports Manchester United. Dayyaan plays baseball and was the Junior Western Province and South African Schools coach from 2001 – 2005.