Management Couple- Welgevonden

Hospitality and Outdoor Ltd; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in South Africa is seeking a dynamic Management Couple for their luxury lodge. The successful candidates will possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in lodge management within luxury establishments and demonstrate exceptional financial management and leadership skills. Responsibilities include the effective daily management of all lodge operations, team training, and ensuring high standards of quality and guest satisfaction. The package offers R 50-60 000 per couple, live-in accommodation, and company benefits.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years Lodge Management experience in luxury establishments is essential.
• Understanding lodge operations including guiding, FOH, F&B, maintenance, finances, operations, and HR.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective running of the lodge on a daily basis.
• Facilitate team meetings and training sessions.
• Ensure high quality and standards are met throughout the lodge operations.
• Monitor financial performance and budgeting.

Skills

Financial Management

Staff Management

Operational Knowledge

Sustainability Practices

Effective Communication

Training Development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Management or Hospitality

Job description

Hospitality and Outdoor- New Vacancy- Management Couple

Waterberg-Luxury Lodge

The couple must have an in-depth understanding of lodge/hotel operations, finance, and staff management. One of the candidates should have a strong understanding of maintenance. Apart from an obvious passion for hospitality and excellent people skills, they need to be inspiring and thoughtful leaders who are invested in the success and happiness of their team.

Requirements

• A relevant tertiary qualification in either Management or Hospitality (Highly Beneficial)
• A minimum of 5 years Lodge Management experience (Luxury Establishments-Essential)
• Excellent all-rounders with knowledge of all lodge aspects (Guiding, FOH, F&B, Maintenance, Finances, Operations, HR etc.)
• Sustainability – analysing the impact sustainability has on our business, identifying ongoing opportunities for improvement and executing practical solutions for reducing our environmental and community impact as per our sustainability guidelines.
• Financial Management – Understanding and monitoring the lodge day to day finance and managing results.
• Forecasting – Budget forecasting and ensuring the finance aspect of the lodge, keeping up with the ever-changing business environment in conjunction with the Head Office finance team.
• Training Development – Facilitating the training needed to the team.
• Valid driver’s license.

Key Outputs (Summary)

• Responsible for the effective management and running of lodge. Overall Day to Day Management of the Lodge and Back of House.
• Daily meeting with Managers, and Heads of Department to discuss the daily plan, including arrivals, departures, maintenance, food, special requests, bush banqueting etc.
• Facilitate guest delight, staff welfare, health and safety and training. Ensure plan is implemented and managed throughout the year.
• Facilitate training plan for all departments and team members.
• Monitor and maintain skills development plan.
• Creating an environment where the quality and standards are continuously met and visible throughout the daily functioning of the lodge.
• Work with all heads of department to ensure that all operations are aligned to lodge quality standards and budgets are being met and monitored.
• Hosting all Agents and Media and VIP Groups, as well as general guests.

Package on offer:

• R 50-60 000 per couple (Depending on Experience)
• Live In and company benefits
• Regrettably no kids or pets allowed

Starting Date:

January/February 2026