Lodge Manager - Hluhluwe

Lodge Manager - Hluhluwe

Lodge close to Hluhluwe is looking for a Lodge Manager.

Responsible for:

- Front of House Hospitality Manager & F&B; (FOH & Kitchen)
- Guiding: Management of guiding department
- Reservations / Reception: Bookings are done at Head Office therefore Lodge just to update the lodge sheet with current details & work the reservations from paper to arrival to departure
- Finance, Admin, Stock Controls & Stocktaking
- Housekeeping
- Communicating with HODs on bookings information,
- HR
- General Duties
- Curio Shop: orders, stock control, stocktaking, check variety of stock and track sales prices, offer special to get stock moving
- Experienced in managing such a large and diverse and intense property






- Focus of Guest experience delivery from each department
- Systematic and strong with protocols
- Use to a reporting system and presenting month end packs to Operations
- An understanding of budget control and financial management and planning for the future of the lodge
- HR and payroll functions of the lodge
- Hands on staff management and staff disciplinary process
- Delicately manage community staff and drive the development/upliftment process of those selected employees
- Eye for detail and good all-rounder in all aspects of the hotel – food/ beverage/ housekeeping/ front office
- Experience and ability to train staff
- Reservations and front office administration & practices

Requirements:

- Hospitality Diploma or tertiary qualificatio n in Hotel Management
- Computer Literate – Pastel /Micros / Opera /SEMPER property management system
- Previous work experience of at least 5 years in management roles in related lodge environments.
- English speaking, fluent in written and spoken English
- Zulu (Speak)





– certainly a great benefit. Some understanding essential
- Driver’s License valid PDP essential
- Basic maintenance & vehicle skills & knowledge
- Valid First Aid Certification
- South African Citizen
- Physically fit, sober habits and in good health
- Honest person with high sense of integrity
- Strong leadership skills with a sense of ownership (accountability) and pride in work
- Well groomed, good personal hygiene & presentable with a friendly personality
- Strong work ethic, ability to work unsupervi se d, work flexible hours and extended hours.
- Empathetic and compassionate personality
- Passionate about conservation in all aspects of wilderness areas
- Good interpersonal skills
- Self-motivation, enthusiasm, passion and energy
- Excellent decision maker






- Methodical work ethic with a high r egard for attention to detail
- Flexible attitude and willing to t ake on tasks as necessary
- Sensitive to and understanding / tolerant of cultural differences
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills
- Realistic expectations of bush life

Job ID

359802

Job Title

Lodge Manager - Hluhluwe

Employer Type

-

Job Type

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FT/PT

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Province

-

Town/City

Hluhluwe

Salary Type

Monthly

Salary

Neg + Live in

Start Date

ASAP

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