AH 416501 - Lodge Anchor / Field Guide / Maintenance Junior Management Couple

Lodge Anchor / Field Guide / Maintenance Junior Management Couple

POSITION INFO : Employer Description

A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4

Job Description

Junior Management / Management support couple (Lodge anchor; Field guide / maintenance assistant)

Our client, an upmarket 4

• Private Lodge located near Nelspruite is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic management support couple (lodge anchor / maintenance / field guide / FoH).

Couple will be required to cover all aspects of lodge management when senior management is on leave.

She : Lodge Anchor

Responsible for assisting lodge manager in all areas of lodge management; reservations, office administration, front of house and service, lodge staff management, marketing.

Him : Field guide / lodge & reserve maintenance support

Responsible for client nature experience (nature drives, guided walks, hiking / MTB trails), land management support under farm manager, maintenance of guest activity equipment, trails and locations, assisting with general maintenance, front of house and service.

Qualifications

Her : Tourism / hospitality qualifications.

Him : Minimum FGASA level 1. PDP.

Skills

Together : Looking for a dynamic couple with mature characters, good people skills and a passion for hospitality. Must be eager and willing, and keen to join a growing company. We have a small team requiring a hands-on approach, eye for detail, flexibility and determination to maintain and improve the very high standards already in place. Good references from all previous employers. Fluent in English – Afrikaans / African language helpful but not necessary. Own vehicle. South African residency / able to work in RSA.

Her : Valid Driver’s license. Minimum 2 years working experience in 4 or 5 lodge environment. Staff management experience. Food & Beverage Experience. Computer literate essential + knowledge of Nightsbridge booking system. Administrative skills and experience. Hosting experience and service. Good administration skills / attention to detail. Some marketing knowledge or experience a bonus.

Him : Valid Driver’s license & PDP. Minimum 1 years guiding experience. Good general bush knowledge of Lowveld area (minimum FGASA level 1 or equivalent knowledge). Speciality knowledge of birds / trees a bonus. Hosting experience and service. General maintenance skills and experience. Land management experience (knowledge of land maintenance and invasive removal, etc). First Aid.

Applicants are required to live on the property and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric / gas / water / internet in reasonable usage).