Lodge Manager – Hluhluwe, Northern KwaZulu-Natal Permanent

MyCareerCraft; Hluhluwe; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

MyCareerCraft is recruiting a seasoned Lodge Manager for a 25-room lodge near Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park. The role covers daily operations, housekeeping, bar and restaurant, and guest services, with live-in accommodation provided.

You will lead and train staff, manage bookings, budgets and compliance, and ensure outstanding guest experiences in a remote bushveld setting. Applicants should have 3–5 years of lodge/hotel management, strong people skills, experience with reservations platforms

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years' management experience in a lodge/hotel.
• Hands-on F&B experience, including bar and restaurant operations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop rural community staff.
• Sound budgeting, cost control, and monthly reporting skills.
• Fluency in English; Zulu is advantageous; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full daily operation of the lodge, from accommodation and housekeeping to the bar, restaurant and grounds.
• Lead, schedule and train the staff team and manage performance and discipline in line with South African labour law.
• Manage bookings, occupancy and guest communication, and deliver an excellent guest experience.
• Control stock, purchasing, budgets and costs, and report regularly to the owner.
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene and liquor licensing compliance.
• Oversee maintenance of the buildings, equipment and grounds.
• Promote the lodge and handle guest reviews and feedback.

Skills

Management experience

F&B operations

Budgeting

Reservations systems

Guest relations

Driver's license

English fluency

Zulu language

On-site living

Education

Grade 12

Hospitality management qualification

Tools

Booking.com

Airbnb

Property management system

Job description

Couples or individuals may apply. Remuneration:market related, plus live-in accommodation

A well-established 25-room lodge with an on-site bar and restaurant, close to the Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park and iSimangaliso Wetland Park, is looking for an experienced Lodge Manager to run the property.

What we are looking for

• Grade 12; a hospitality or hotel management qualification is advantageous
• At least 3 to 5 years' management experience in a lodge, hotel or guesthouse of similar size
• Hands-on food and beverage experience, including bar and restaurant operations, stock control and liquor licence compliance
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of rural community staff
• Sound financial skills: budgeting, cost control, cash-ups and monthly reporting
• Experience with reservations and booking platforms (Booking.com, Airbnb or similar) and a property management system
• Strong guest-relations skills and a high standard of service and presentation
• Willing to live on site and comfortable with remote bushveld living
• Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
• Fluency in English; Zulu is advantageous
• Couples are welcome: the second partner may be considered for a complementary role such as front-of-house, F&B or housekeeping

Duties:

• Manage the full daily operation of the lodge, from accommodation and housekeeping to the bar, restaurant and grounds
• Lead, schedule and train the staff team and manage performance and discipline in line with South African labour law
• Manage bookings, occupancy and guest communication, and deliver an excellent guest experience
• Control stock, purchasing, budgets and costs, and report regularly to the owner
• Maintain health, safety, hygiene and liquor licensing compliance
• Oversee maintenance of the buildings, equipment and grounds
• Promote the lodge and handle guest reviews and feedback

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