Lodge Couple

2 weeks ago

Kruger National Park, South Africa Eagle's Recruitment Full time

Trails Guide / Guest Services Couple
World Renowned 5* Game Lodge Sabi Sand Mpumalang

is seeking a couple Trails Guide & other Partner Guest Services

5 Game Lodge Experience is a definite Requirement
The Trails Guide's role is to take guests on Walks / Trails and host them for their entire stay.


This role also requires some co-ordination of the guests stay, ensuring that from arrival to departure they experience an original and memorable time in the African bush.

The Trails Guide plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of the guests at all times.

We value feedback and put a lot of emphasis on responding to feedback in the running of all aspects of the Lodge.


Trails Guide Requirements:

Qualifications / Experience:

  • South African Citizen
  • 4 to 5 years experience guiding in 5 Star Establishments
  • General knowledge of legal implications of being a Field Guide
  • FGASA NQ4 or Professional
  • NDT Registered
  • Valid Driver's License and PrDP
  • Valid First Aid Certificate
  • Rifle Accreditations and ARH
  • Trails Guide with VPDA
  • Astronomy knowledge advantageous
  • Offroad driving in 4x4 vehicles
Behaviours / Skills

  • A passion for nature, animals, conservation and the environment
  • A passion for people and creating a holistic experience, imparting knowledge about the bush
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Stock/equipment control
  • General vehicle maintenance knowledge
  • Basic knowledge of people management (managing tracker)
  • Good command of the English language, written and spoken
  • Vigour, able to cope under pressure
  • Excellent organizational and planning skills
  • Hands on approach
  • Excellent communicator
  • Anticipating guests needs and facilitating the small touches that enhance the guest experience
  • Sensitive to cultural issues/ patient with colleagues
  • Excellent social and interpersonal skills
  • Sense of ownership and pride for the guest experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude
  • Able to interact with guests and behave appropriately
  • Highly sociable and confident when meeting new people and able to entertain/host

Guest Services Supervisor requirements:


The role requires co-ordination of the guests stay, ensuring that from arrival to departure they experience an authentic and memorable time.

This will include overseeing and hosting meals, orientation of the lodge and the rooms on arrival, booking activities, engaging with guests, delivering bespoke service and special touches and making guests feel comfortable and at home.

We value feedback and put a lot of emphasis on responding to feedback in the running of all aspects of the lodges.

The part you play is ensuring that from arrival to departure guests' expectations are anticipated, met and exceeded where possible.


Qualifications / Experience

  • South African Citizen
  • Preferably 2 years experience in 5 Star establishments
  • Hotel or Tourism School (or similar qualifications)
  • Hosting experience ie. maître, waiter, barman
  • Wine knowledge (preferable but not essential)
  • English speaking, fluent in written English
  • Driver's license essential
Behaviours / Skills

  • A passion for people and making conversation
  • Basic computer knowledge
  • Experience of stock taking and stock control
  • Handson approach
  • Willing to work long hours
  • Good communicator
  • Anticipating guests needs and facilitating the small touches that enhance the guest experience
  • Sensitive to cultural issues and patient with colleagues
  • Excellent social and interpersonal skills
  • Sense of ownership and pride for the guest experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible attitude
and willing to take on tasks as necessary

  • Able to interact with guests and behave appropriately
  • Highly sociable and confident when meeting new people and able to entertain and host
  • Ability to plan and organize
  • Realistic expectations of bush life
  • Well groomed and a good sense of personal hygiene
    Salary R combined
Live-in basic furnished accommodation (shared with partner)

  • Meals whilst on duty
  • R monthly allowance at our stores for purchasing food


 Medical Aid
  • Company contribution 50% (after 3month successful probation period)


 Pension Fund
  • Company contribution 50% (after 3month successful probation period)
  • Gratuities left by guests
  • 20 bed nights for family and friends annually at R500 p/p/p/night
  • Uniform allowance (after 3month successful probation period)

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Education:

  • Diploma (preferred)

Experience:

  • 5
Game Lodge: 3 years (preferred)

  • FGASA NQF 4 or Professional: 3 years (preferred)
  • Trails Guide with

VPDA:
1 year (preferred)

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