Remote Luxury Lodge Manager – Sabi Sands

Kendrick Recruitment; Sabie; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lodge Manager for a luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga. You will oversee daily operations across departments, maintain luxury standards and lead a professional team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, superb guest relations, and the ability to manage under pressure in a remote lodge environment. Negotiable salary tied to experience and performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Lodge Manager or senior lodge management position within a luxury safari or hospitality environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Strong guest relations and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the lodge, ensuring all departments function efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain luxury service standards and consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Lead, motivate and manage the lodge team, fostering a positive working environment.
• Monitor staff performance, training and development to ensure consistent operational standards.
• Manage guest relations and handle queries, requests and concerns with professionalism and discretion.
• Work closely with departmental heads to ensure smooth communication and coordination across all areas of the lodge.
• Assist with stock control, budgeting, cost management and general financial administration.
• Ensure all lodge facilities, rooms and public areas are maintained to an exceptional standard.
• Uphold health, safety and hygiene procedures throughout the property.
• Build strong relationships with guests and ensure personalised, memorable experiences.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining lodge policies and procedures.
• Support the overall management team in achieving operational and guest satisfaction targets.

Skills

Leadership

Operational leadership

Guest relations

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Hands-on management

Pressure handling

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced Lodge Manager for a luxury safari lodge in the Sabi Sands, Mpumalanga. You will oversee daily operations across departments, maintain luxury standards and lead a professional team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires strong leadership, superb guest relations, and the ability to manage under pressure in a remote lodge environment. Negotiable salary tied to experience and performance.