5-Star Safari Lodge: Assistant Manager (Live-In)

HotelJobs; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals on duty

Pension fund

Staff lodge nights

21 days on / 7 days off

Job summary

HotelJobs is seeking an experienced Assistant Lodge Manager to join a prestigious 5-star safari lodge in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. In this role you will support the Lodge Manager, oversee Front of House, housekeeping and maintenance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a Big 5 reserve environment.

You will lead operational teams, manage budgets, forecasts and cost control, and uphold world-class hospitality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Manager in a 5-star safari Lodge environment.
• Strong leadership ability with experience managing Front of House, Housekeeping, and Maintenance teams.
• Proven experience in Hospitality operations, guest service, and team development.
• Strong financial acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in staff training, HR processes, and performance management.
• Knowledge of lodge maintenance and infrastructure management.
• Valid driver's licence and ability to work in a remote Outdoor environment.
• High attention to detail and passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Ability to maintain luxury service standards within a high-end Lodge operation.

Skills

Leadership

Front of House

Housekeeping

Maintenance

Guest service

Team development

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost control

Communication

HR processes

Performance management

Job description

HotelJobs is seeking an experienced Assistant Lodge Manager to join a prestigious 5-star safari lodge in Hoedspruit, Limpopo. In this role you will support the Lodge Manager, oversee Front of House, housekeeping and maintenance, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a Big 5 reserve environment.

You will lead operational teams, manage budgets, forecasts and cost control, and uphold world-class hospitality standards.