Assistant Lodge Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Hluhluwe; Sur place; ZAR 152 000 - 182 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Accommodation provided on-site

Food allowance

Résumé du poste

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced assistant lodge manager for a private game lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This live-in role requires overseeing front-of-house operations and stepping in during General Manager leave.

Salary is R15,000 per month including accommodation, with a R1,500 food allowance and on-site lodging. Candidates should have luxury lodge experience and strong guest relations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years FOH/Duty Manager in 4–5 star lodge.
• Proven luxury lodge hosting and guest relations experience.
• Strong operational knowledge across FOH, F&B, housekeeping, guest services.
• Experience in stock control, ordering and administration.
• Computer literacy and strong organisational skills.
• Valid driver’s licence is essential.
• Excellent leadership and staff management abilities.
• Able to relieve the GM during leave cycles.
• Warm, professional and guest-focused approach.
• Able to work in a remote, live-in bush environment.
• Stable employment history with references.

Responsabilités

• Oversee daily lodge operations during shifts.
• Manage guest arrivals, departures, hosting and billing.
• Supervise front-of-house, F&B, housekeeping and ops staff.
• Maintain high standards of guest service and lodge presentation.
• Manage stock control, ordering and admin duties.
• Coordinate communication between departments.
• Relieve the General Manager during leave cycles.

Connaissances

FOH management

Guest relations

Leadership

Stock control

Administration

Driver's licence

Computer literacy

Outils

MS Office

Description du poste

Assistant lodge manager (with Relief Lodge Manager Duties) – Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and motivated assistant lodge manager Manager for a private game lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This live-in opportunity is ideal for a professional with a strong luxury lodge background who can oversee front-of-house operations and confidently assume additional lodge management responsibilities during the General Manager’s leave cycles.

Salary: R15,000 per month, inclusive of accommodation (negotiable DOE)

Food allowance: R1,500 per month

Accommodation: Provided on-site

Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a FOH Manager or Duty Manager within a 4- or 5-star lodge is essential.
• Proven experience in luxury lodge hosting and guest relations.
• Strong operational knowledge across front of house, food and beverage, housekeeping and guest services.
• Experience in stock control, ordering and general administration.
• Computer literacy and strong organisational skills.
• A valid driver’s licence is essential.
• Excellent leadership and staff management abilities.
• A trustworthy, responsible individual capable of relieving the General Manager and taking full operational responsibility during leave cycles.
• A warm, professional and guest-focused approach.
• The ability to work comfortably in a remote, live-in bush environment.
• A stable employment history with contactable references.

Key responsibilities:

• Oversee daily lodge operations and ensure smooth running of all departments during shifts.
• Manage guest arrivals, departures, hosting, reservations and billing.
• Supervise staff across front of house, food and beverage, housekeeping and other operational departments.
• Maintain high standards of guest service and overall lodge presentation.
• Manage stock control, ordering and general administrative duties.
• Support effective communication and coordination between departments.
• Assume full operational responsibility when relieving the General Manager during leave cycles.

Candidates do not need to own a vehicle, provided they can arrange reliable transport to and from the reserve.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional looking to take on broader management responsibilities within a private game lodge environment.