Lodge Manager

SUMMARY:
Luxurious 5* property in the Greater Kruger is looking for a LODGE MANAGER to join their team

POSITION INFO:
Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Big 5 reserve and 5-star lodge is necessary
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in lodge management and the willingness to manage a small team of staff and guide guests
• FGASA NQF2/4 preferably with trails qualification
• All guide documents up to date including PrPD & First Aid
• Maintenance experience (vehicle & lodge) essential
• The ability to oversee housekeeping 
• Extensive FOH and hosting experience 
• Valid driver's license (both) essential
• Must have sound knowledge of MS Office 
• Must be extremely guest-focused, living and driving luxury standards
• Excellent communications skills, practising honest communication
• Must be proactive, positive and have a hands-on/can-do attitude
• Excellent time management and self-disciplined, with emotional control and must be committed, loyal, and flexible
• Must have leadership skills with a passion for skills development
• Must be able to do basic food prep as and when needed for guests (the role does not require intensive cooking)
• Must want to take the property into your own hands and drive the business as if it were your own 
• This is a small team, and the candidate should be an all-rounder and understand that the role is to be hands-on in all departments and aspects!