F&B Assistant Lodge Manager

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in position

Job summary

Bright Placements (PTY) Ltd invites applications for a live-in Lodge Manager role in a luxury lodge environment. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years in hospitality, with strong Food & Beverage leadership, guest service excellence and staff development capabilities. Experience in a luxury, remote lodge setting is highly advantageous.

The position requires overseeing lodge operations, coordinating departments, and maintaining premium guest experiences in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification from a recognised hotel school.
• Relevant Food & Beverage qualifications or training will be advantageous.

Skills

Food & Beverage mgmt

Leadership

Guest service

Planning

Cost control

Staff development

Lodge operations

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Diploma or hotel school qualification

F&B qualifications/training

Job description

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification from a recognised hotel school.
• Relevant Food & Beverage qualifications or training will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' relevant hospitality experience.
• Previous experience in a luxury 5-star hotel or lodge environment is highly advantageous.
• Strong Food & Beverage management experience.
• Experience with menu planning, costing and presentation.
• Good knowledge of wine and wine service.
• Previous experience in reservations and reception.
• Experience managing or overseeing housekeeping operations.
• Maintenance oversight experience.
• Previous staff management and leadership experience.
• Experience with administration, stock control and cost control.
• Previous experience in a safari lodge or game reserve environment will be advantageous.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong Food & Beverage management skills.
• Excellent leadership and team-management abilities.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional guest-service skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Effective delegation and resource-management abilities.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong cost-control awareness.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Hands-on approach to lodge management.
• Ability to motivate, train and develop staff.
• Flexible and adaptable approach.
• Strong planning and coordination skills.
• Good understanding of luxury hospitality standards.

Personal Attributes

• Warm, friendly and engaging personality.
• Passionate about hospitality, hosting and guest service.
• Professional, confident and well-presented.
• Energetic, proactive and hands-on.
• Strong work ethic and sense of responsibility.
• Calm and composed under pressure.
• Flexible and open to change and new ideas.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Natural host with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences.
• Mature, reliable and trustworthy.
• Willing to work as part of a team while also being comfortable working independently.

Additional Requirements

• Live-in position.
• Strong Food & Beverage experience is essential.
• Comfortable working in a remote lodge environment.
• Basic knowledge of local fauna and flora will be advantageous.
• Must be willing to work across multiple departments and assist wherever required.
• Must have a hands-on approach to lodge operations.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required by lodge operations.