FOH Manager – Live-In Luxury Lodge (Remote)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation provided

Food allowance

Live-in lodge role

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced FOH Manager for a private game lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This live‑in role requires strong luxury lodge background and the ability to oversee front‑of‑house operations while confidently assuming lodge management duties during General Manager leave cycles.

The position offers a salary of R15,000 per month, inclusive of accommodation, plus a food allowance of R1,500 per month; accommodation is provided on-site.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ FOH or Duty Manager experience in a luxury lodge.
• Experience in luxury lodge hosting and guest relations.
• Strong operational knowledge across front of house, F&B, housekeeping and guest services.
• Experience in stock control, ordering and general administration.
• Computer literacy and strong organisational skills.

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

FOH Management

Guest relations

Leadership

Staff supervision

Stock control

Driver's license

Organisational skills

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced FOH Manager for a private game lodge in Northern KwaZulu-Natal. This live‑in role requires strong luxury lodge background and the ability to oversee front‑of‑house operations while confidently assuming lodge management duties during General Manager leave cycles.

The position offers a salary of R15,000 per month, inclusive of accommodation, plus a food allowance of R1,500 per month; accommodation is provided on-site.