Assistant Lodge Manager

2 weeks ago


Grahamstown, South Africa Hire Power Full time

**This international 5-star, 7-suite wildlife safari lodge is in the Eastern Cape, just one hour from Gqeberha, and 60 km from Grahamstown, offering luxurious hospitality focused on tailored service. World-renowned and modern, this establishment offers unforgettably elegant suites with unobstructed views from the verandas in an upmarket safari lodge.**

**As the Assistant Lodge Manager, you will be expected to "live-in" and manage this safari lodge.**

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
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- **Reports to the Lodge Management Team.**
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- **Assist in the management and oversight across all areas of managing the lodge (Staffing, Food and Beverage, Facilities Management, Grounds, Housekeeping, Reservations etc.)**
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- **Ideally someone with a sound F&B background that can take charge of normal as well as speciality menu planning (vegetarian, halaal, kosher etc.), stock control, order management etc.**
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- **Oversee the duties and performance of the onsite staff (field guides, groundsmen, housekeepers, and chefs).**
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**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:
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- **Matric, with a relevant certificate in travel, tourism or hospitality is an advantage.**
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- **Good interpersonal skills must be able to communicate with staff from the local community as well as affluent international travellers. Your ability to speak a foreign language such as German or French will be highly advantageous.**
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- **Knowledge of Excel (advantageous).**
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- **MS Office including Outlook.**
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- **A Valid Driver's License.**
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- **South African Citizen with a clear criminal and credit history.**
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- **Previous Lodge Supervision / Hospitality Management experience (highly advantageous).**
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- **Leadership and organisational skills are essential.**
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- **Common sense and an above-average eye for detail.**
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- **The ability to speak foreign languages is also highly advantageous, but not an essential requirement.**
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- **Good health and sober habits.**
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- **Trustworthy, competent and dependable with a good track record.**
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**ADDITIONAL NOTES**:
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- **Onsite accommodation (one-bedroom cottage) is available, and the role is suited to a singleton.**
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- **Working hours: 8 hours shifts, with possible spilt shifts, depending on bookings.**
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- **Leave cycle: You will be required to work 21/7, on for 21 days and off for 7.**
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- **No overtime or tips will be paid.**
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- **Free Wifi at the lodge.**
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**Location: Sidbury, 60 km from Grahamstown, EC**

**Career Level: 2-5 years**

**Industry: Travel and Tourism**

**Sector: 5-Star Hospitality**

**EE/Non-EE: Open - SA Citizens**

**Working Hours: 21/7, 8-hour shifts. Must be adaptable to sudden changes in working hours.**

**Salary: Good basic, + on-site accommodation, 50/50 provident Fund, uniform allowance.**

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