Camp Manager

1 week ago


Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa Bright Placements Full time

Job Title:
Camp Manager

Reports to:
General Manager

Outline of job role and purpose: Delivering an unforgettable experience for guests that will exceed all their expectations.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

  • Warm welcome and check in of all guests
  • Guest management coordinate daily activities and transfers for guests of all ages
  • Guest experiences ensure guest expectations are exceeded by following Kwandwe Guest Experience guidelines; ensure all special needs and requests have been met
  • Hosting of all meals/guest events
  • Complete daily/weekly/monthly Admin duties including month end duties
  • Manage stock (operational and bar) through regular stock takes and maintaining stock controls
  • Weekly Financial and operational business reports to General Manager
  • Attend Weekly HOD Meeting
  • Management of staff recruitment, induction, rosters, attendance, performance management, discipline, on the job training, team spirit, reward & recognition
  • Actively support Kwandwe's Conservation and community initiatives and programs
  • Health & Safety ensure lodge operates in safe manner at all times, ensuring the safety of guests and staff.
  • Management of lodge maintenance reporting all issues and follow up
  • Personality
  • An outgoing, warm and friendly personality that is well presented
  • Positive attitude, Selfmotivated, Confident and comfortable around people from all walks of life
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (listening skills, verbal communication etc)
  • Good sense of humour
  • Specific Job Skills
  • Excellent guest relations abilities (including Effective influencing and negotiation skills)
  • Excellent guest/staff/lodge management skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and Front Office
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Physical fitness to ensure you are able to work extended hours
  • Attention to detail
  • High energy levels & drive to get things done
  • Planning & organizing plan activities and carry them through effectively
  • Initiative to look for ways of improving
  • An appreciation of other cultures. Ability to speak and/or understand another language would be an advantage
  • Excellent people skills, especially motivating staff
  • Computer Skills
  • Good standard of IT and numeracy
  • Computer literate with excellent skills in Excel
  • Pastel and Semper or similar
  • Literacy and Numeracy
  • Fluent in English (speak, read and write)
  • Excellent arithmetic skills (counting quantities, using percentages, understanding tables in reports and interpreting graphs)
  • Commercial Skills
  • Commercial awareness understanding the company
  • Understanding resources and suppliers
  • Stay uptodate on Industry and World Developments
  • Evaluate and prioritize projects
  • Management Ability
  • Flexibility
  • Strong timemanagement skills
  • Demonstrable leadership and management qualities
  • Analysing and problemsolving skills

Qualifications and experience required

  • Matric or Grade 12 certificate
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Lodge Management related qualification would be an advantage
  • 4 years' experience in 5 star game lodges in the position of a senior lodge manager or greater
  • Valid Code 8 Driver's license is essential
  • Live in position at the lodge with a semi furnished flat
  • Basic knowledge of maintenance, both electrical and water supply
  • Extensive knowledge of cleaning and sharp eye for detail.

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Grahamstown,

Eastern Cape:
Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
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