Game Lodge Manager
Overseeing two Properties one 5* Game Lodge and one 4* Game Lodge
5* Game Lodge Paterson Eastern Cape
Needs at least 3 years in running multiple properties including 5 star properties.
WIll not consider anyone without 4-5 Star game lodge experience.
(We will consider couples, but none with young children) Accommodation Provided on Site.
Monthly Gross R30 000 Negotiable (Provident Fund) Needs own Transport Skills in Lodge Management.
Stock Control Skills Required.
Guest services.
Dealing with unskilled staff and getting great results.
Will oversee two game lodges, one 5 star and one 4 star
High Functioning
Highly Ethical and Customer Focused
Caring Personality.
Can Do Personality.
Works well in Teams.
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Anchor Lodge Manager
Exquisite 5* Game Lodge – Sabi Sands Mpumalanga
confident, refined, articulate Anchor Lodge Manager with previous experience in the luxury safari lodge industry to take on the role of Relief Lodge Manager
at each of our three lodges, on a rotational basis.
The successful candidate should be strongly guest focused and have the ability to maintain the required standard of all the finer details in all guest areas.
A warm and engaging manner in relating to guests is essential, and only candidates with an excellent command of English will be considered.
A sound knowledge of and experience in staff relations is crucial as well as the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
Proven experience in facilities management and operations will be advantageous.
KEY OUTPUTS
The Anchor Lodge Manager is responsible for:
• The Overall Guest Experience
• Assisting Lodge Managers with the entire lodge structure & systems
• Creating ambience and an authentic hosted experience for guests
• Maintaining attention to details and standards
• Assisting Lodge Managers in overseeing the following departments, and liaising with HODs where appropriate,
to promote best performance and deliver exceptional service:
F&B
Housekeeping & Styling
Guest Activities
Facilities & Maintenance
Administration & Stock Control
Staff
• Working effectively with the management team to promote the business objectives as a whole
• Managing and controlling expenditure within agreed budgets
• Constant assessment and improvement of efficiencies of all resourcesPERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Good conversational command of the English language
• An outgoing, warm, friendly personality
• Confident and comfortable in a diverse, multi-cultural environment
• Conversant and well-informed in global current affairs
• Passionate about creating memorable experiences for individuals
• Excellent attention to detail
• Honest, accurate and reliable
• Diligent and self-motivated
• Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good staff motivator skills
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work as part of a team
• Willingness and ability to share information, teach and inspire others
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE & PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• At least 2 years previous experience in lodge management
• Valid driver’s license
• Pan Hospitality System Knowledge
• Admin Strong
• Candidates must be willing to undergo an enneagram evaluation
Game Lodge Management Couple
Experienced General Management Couple required for 5* Game Lodge
Big 5 Reserve – Bordering Kruger National Park
To manage one of the 5* Game Lodges
Exclusive 5* Game Lodge – consists of four 5* Lodges
Situated in a 65 000 Ha Big 5 Game Reserve bordering the Kruger National Park
Management Couple with a luxury hospitality background and 5* Game Lodge experience
5 – 7 years 5* / 4* Lodge or Hotel management experience required
Passion for wildlife and Game Reserve living
Wildlife knowledge
3 years Hospitality qualification Diploma or Degree
Exceptional communication skills
Excellent Guest Relation experience
- Managing, Overseeing, Disciplining, Training and Development of Staff
- Min 5 yrs experience in a Big 5 reserve/lodge management roles
- 5 – 7 yrs experience in a the 4 or 5-Star Hospitality industry with stable and solid track record
- Professional, well spoken and presentable with sober habits and a hands on approach
- Maintain the correct allocations of expenditures
- Meticulous in all aspects of managing the lodge
- Budget control and ensuring budgets are maintained
- Stock control and stock takes
- Assistance around the lodge in other departments if needed
- Wage costs and staff welfare
- Manage the housekeeping and front office departments in conjunction with your HOD
- Ensure the lodge maintains the required standards aesthetically
- F&B function to ensure costs are maintained as per the required standard
Salary highly negotiable – market related – including accommodation & company benefits
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Game Lodge Management Couple
Dynamic and Experienced GM Couple required for 5* Big 5 Game Lodge – Hoedspruit area Limpopo
5* Game Lodge Couple
Exclusive 5* Game Lodge – consists of 2 small 5* Lodges
Situated in a 60 000 Ha Big 5 Game Reserve
We are looking for a Management Couple with a hospitality background rather than Field Guide & Conservation
5 – 7 years 5* / 4* Lodge or Hotel management experience required
3 years Hospitality qualification Diploma or Degree
Management of the entire operations
Excellent Guest Relation experience
Exceptional communication skills
• 5 – 7 yrs experience in a the 4 or 5-Star Hospitality industry with stable and solid track record
• Min 5 yrs experience in a Big 5 reserve/lodge management roles
• Professional, well spoken and presentable with sober habits and a hands on approach
• Budget control and ensuring budgets are maintained
• Stock control and stock takes
• Maintain the correct allocations of expenditures
• Meticulous in all aspects of managing the lodge
• Managing, Overseeing, Disciplining, Training and Development of Staff
• Assistance around the lodge in other departments if needed
• Wage costs and staff welfare
• Manage the housekeeping and front office departments in conjunction with your HOD
• Ensure the lodge maintains the required standards aesthetically
• F&B function to ensure costs are maintained as per the required standard
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Game Lodge Management Couple
Exquisite 5* Game Lodge Vaalwater Limpopo
One of the couple need to guide – preferably him – should have level 2 or 3 FGASA or equivalent
One of the couple needs to be front of house, administratively orientated
Requirements
- Good mentors
- Ability to share information and teach and inspire others
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership and delegation skills
- Interpersonal, organizational, leadership (consequential and fair management style) and delegation skills
- Min 3 years’ – 5 experience in a Snr Management Role with good references at likeminded property
- Good F&B knowledge / with some interest in wine
- Up to date with latest trends – F&B is an important part of the Lodge’s experience
- A good knowledge of Excel is required.
- Good computer skill.
- Our accounting is of site, but accurate and conclusive reporting is required.
- Energetic, proactive person, who lays ownership to the camp, maintenance, and guest experience.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, leadership and delegation skills
- Communication within the management structure, with colleagues, and most importantly with our guests
- Delegation is key in a small camp environment, and part of the management skill the candidate has to have
- Presentable and professional at all times
- Attention to detail
- This is what sets the Lodge apart from other camps, a high level of detail, and personal service – it comes with attention to detail
- Problem solving and lateral thinker
- Remote locations require having to think outside of the ‘’box’’ to resolve a problem.
- This comes with running a small camp, where the responsibilities rest on the management.
- English speaking / and written skills. Foreign language advantage
- Photographic skill an advantage
Package includes a management house – lounge, dining/kitchen – bedroom and bathroom.
Hospital Plan
Salary R 45 000 – R 50 000 including accommodation – Management House
lounge, dining/kitchen – bedroom and bathroom.
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Lodge Management Couple
Award winning 5* Game Lodge Modimolle Limpopo Province
We seek a management couple in a Big 5 Waterberg Game Reserve
The core skill set we seek is trail guide experience and/or qualifications.
Either already qualified or close to getting their qualifications as trail guides.
Job description:
This is a well-established small but exclusive Lodge in the Welgevonden Big 5 Game Reserve.
We will be expanding the lodge from 10 beds to 20 beds in the near future. We need an enthusiastic couple to support this project over the next few years.
They must, as individuals, have at least 4 years’ experience working in a Luxury 5 Star Game Lodge and interacting with international guests.
They must be flexible and willing to get involved with a small establishment’s daily activities. Guiding, Food, Beverage, Hosting, Admin, Housekeeping, Maintenance.
The package offered is as follows:
Monthly gross remuneration of approximately R20,000 – R30, 000.00 per person negotiable depending on qualifications & experience.
The final salary will be based on the candidate’s current salary as a basis or negotiable based on experience.
Accommodation: Provided.
Meals: Food allowance (offered over and above the salary. R1 500 per person per month.
Uniform: Provided by the company, Shirts, Peet Cap and Flees for winter.
Laundry: This will be done by lodge staff.
Gratuities – Would receive any specified tips if they guide or share in the tips pool for the day or by guests on the property.
WiFi is available in their accommodation
The work cycle is:
6 weeks on duty and two weeks off. Incorporating the annual leave.
The accommodation set up for this position:
Furnished Double room with en suite bathroom. The Open plan Kitchenette has a fridge, 4 plate stoves, and an oven.
Skills required:
He could be qualified as a Nature Guide and have current Trails Guide Qualifications NQF 2 or lead guide, which is the ideal qualification.
Experience in maintenance and construction, building and project management will be advantageous.
She could also be a Nature Guide but must have experience in general lodge administration, Food, Beverage, Housekeeping
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Assistant Manager
4* Guest House Hazyview
looking for an enthusiastic assistant manager.
– At least 3 years experience in hospitality
– Experience in booking on Semper
– strong in admin
– be task driven, organized and self-regulated
– have good written language skills. A foreign language (German/French/Italian) would be a bonus, but certainly not essential
– have a servant attitude and be committed to making people happy
– be flexible
– be willing to live on the lodge property
– Ability to manage staff
– Understanding and ability to manage the different departments
– Ability to plan ahead and problem solve
– Financial experience in budget control, stock takes and stock control
Salary R 15000 to R 17 000
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Relief HR Property People Administrator
World Class 5* Game Lodge Kruger National Park Mpumalanga
Is seeking a relief HR Property People Manager
Duties:
Implement people strategy
Effective Management of people related activities
In charge of personnel administration – Payroll, Leave, employee benefit & records
Training & Development
Industrial Relations Management
Monitor implementation of diversity
Recruitment & onboarding
Coordinating & ordering employee equipment & housing
HR support the Conservation initiatives
Skills & Experience
HR Qualification
HR Management experience
Senior HR Generalist experience
Recruitment & onboarding experience
HR related administration
Hospitality background
Good knowledge of Labour Law
Discretion & Patience
Reliable and Passionate
Attention to detail
NS Office ( Word Excell )
Sage Vip
SA Nationality
Valid work visa
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