Live-In Luxury Safari Lodge Assistant Manager

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 335,000 - 502,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Lodge Manager for a luxury safari lodge in the Klaserie area, Limpopo. This role supports the Lodge Manager in daily operations, staffing, and guest relations to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in luxury hospitality, strong leadership, hands-on management style, and a passion for high standards in guest service.

Qualifications

• Supervisory/management experience in a luxury lodge or safari setting.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational capabilities.
• Excellent knowledge of luxury hospitality and guest service standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lodge Manager with day-to-day lodge operations.
• Oversee daily operations to ensure a seamless guest experience.
• Maintain high service, presentation and hospitality standards.
• Supervise, motivate and support lodge staff across departments.
• Assist with staff training, performance management and development.
• Manage guest relations, handle requests and resolve complaints.
• Coordinate with housekeeping, F&B, front office and guiding teams.
• Monitor stock, procedures and general lodge maintenance.
• Ensure health, safety and company standards compliance.
• Support administration, reporting and operational planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Guest service excellence

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Hands-on

Work under pressure

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Lodge Manager for a luxury safari lodge in the Klaserie area, Limpopo. This role supports the Lodge Manager in daily operations, staffing, and guest relations to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in luxury hospitality, strong leadership, hands-on management style, and a passion for high standards in guest service.