Luxury Lodge Operations Manager | Live-In, Meals Included

Bushwise; Vaalwater; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Meals provided

Job summary

Bushwise in Vaalwater, South Africa, seeks a Lodge Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, staff management, and guest experiences at a boutique lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve. You will monitor housekeeping, maintenance, procurement, and financial controls while maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a remote reserve with live-in accommodation and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in hospitality management, preferably in a luxury game lodge.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience in managing, training, and motivating a diverse team.
• Excellent administrative, organizational, and financial tracking skills.
• Meticulous eye for detail, especially housekeeping and maintenance standards.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with remote sales teams and guests.
• Ability to work independently in a remote reserve environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lodge operations to ensure guest satisfaction and service excellence.
• Maintain compliance with lodge regulations, safety policies, and budget controls.
• Lead staff recruitment, training, and performance management across teams.
• Coordinate housekeeping, kitchen, and maintenance to keep standards pristine.
• Manage procurement, inventory and financial controls for the lodge.
• Prepare and review operational reports and backend administrative tasks.

Skills

Hospitality management

Leadership

Administrative skills

Detail orientation

Communication

Independent worker

Driver's license

Job description

Bushwise in Vaalwater, South Africa, seeks a Lodge Operations Manager to oversee daily operations, staff management, and guest experiences at a boutique lodge in Welgevonden Game Reserve. You will monitor housekeeping, maintenance, procurement, and financial controls while maintaining exceptional service standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a remote reserve with live-in accommodation and meals provided.