NOW HIRING: Senior Duty Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Addo, Eastern Cape
About the Opportunity Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and professional Senior Duty Manager to join a luxury safari lodge in the Addo area, Eastern Cape. This is an urgent opportunity for a dedicated hospitality professional with strong leadership abilities, excellent guest relations skills and the ability to oversee daily lodge operations while maintaining exceptional service standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily lodge operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery across all departments.
- Supervise and support staff, maintaining high standards of professionalism and guest service.
- Manage guest arrivals, departures, requests and complaints with care and efficiency.
- Coordinate with housekeeping, food and beverage, kitchen and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
- Conduct operational checks to ensure the property maintains its luxury standards.
- Assist with staff scheduling, briefings and performance management.
- Monitor guest feedback and implement improvements where necessary.
- Support lodge management with administrative duties, reporting and operational planning.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and operational procedures.
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in a senior duty management or supervisory role within a luxury lodge, hotel or similar hospitality environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and guest relations abilities.
- A hands-on approach with exceptional attention to detail.
- The ability to multitask, solve problems and remain calm under pressure.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- A professional, guest-focused attitude and a passion for hospitality.
- Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and public holidays as required.
- Availability to take up the position urgently will be advantageous.
Package
- Salary: R20,000 - R23,000 per month ( depending on experience).