Lodge Manager

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury lodge operator in South Africa, Noord-Kaap seeks a lodge manager to coordinate operations and maintain high standards across departments. Candidates should have a matric and hospitality qualification, alongside 3-5 years in a similar luxury property role. Key skills include financial acumen, leadership, and excellent guest relations. The position requires an ability to work in an off-grid environment and provide top-tier hosting. This is a live-in role that offers exceptional opportunities in a remote lodge environment.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience within a luxury 5* property.
• Ability to manage lodge operations and staff.
• Excellent budgeting and cost control skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lodge operations and ensure high standards.
• Interact with guests and stakeholders effectively.
• Lead and mentor a team of staff.

Skills

Guest relations

Administrative competence

Leadership

Financial acumen

Hosting skills

Education

Matric, relevant hospitality qualification

Job description

Ideal for someone with excellent guest relations, administrative competence, and a warm hosting style. The role involves coordinating lodge operations and ensuring consistently high standards across all departments. Perfect for a well-presented candidate with hospitality experience and a flair for remote lodge life.

Core criteria

• Matric, and a relevant hospitality tertiary qualification
• Minimum of 3-5years of experience within a luxury 5* property in a similar role
• The ability to manage all aspects of lodge operations, including staff management, inventory control, and maintenance
• Excellent financial acumen with proven experience in budgeting, cost control, and achieving profitability
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• The ability to lead and mentor a team of staff
• Excellent hosting skills and the ability to interact with guests and stakeholders
• Conservation-oriented and a genuine love for the bush and nature
• Comfortable living in an off-grid and remote environment

This is a live-in position.