FOH Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Hluhluwe; On-site; ZAR 152,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided on-site

Food allowance

Live-in position

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced FOH Manager for a private game lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This live-in position requires someone with a luxury lodge background to oversee front-of-house operations and support the General Manager during leave cycles.

You will manage guest arrivals, dining, reservations, and staff across FOH, F&B, housekeeping and guest services. The role demands excellent leadership, guest relations, stock control, and the ability to thrive in a remote bush

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Guest relations

Organisational skills

Computer literacy

Driver's licence

Front of house operations

Job description

FOH Manager (with Relief Lodge Manager Duties) - Northern KwaZulu-Natal

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and motivated FOH 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.