Assistant Lodge Manager

1 week 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 (Sidbury area), 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**:

- Reports to the Lodge Management Team.
- Assist in the management and oversight across all areas of managing the lodge (Staffing, Food and Beverage and Housekeeping)
- Ideally someone with a sound F&B background that can take charge of menu planning (vegetarian, halaal, kosher etc.), stock control, order management etc.
- Oversee the duties and performance of the onsite staff.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**:

- Matric, with a relevant certificate in travel, tourism or hospitality is an advantage.
- 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.
- Knowledge of Excel (advantageous).
- MS Office including Outlook.
- A Valid Driver's License.
- South African Citizen with a clear criminal and credit history.
- Previous Lodge Supervision / Hospitality Management experience (essential).
- Leadership and organisational skills are essential.
- Common sense and an above-average eye for detail.
- The ability to speak foreign languages is also highly advantageous, but not an essential requirement.
- Good health and sober habits.
- Trustworthy, competent and dependable with a good track record.

**ADDITIONAL NOTES**:

- Upmarket modern onsite accommodation is available, and the role is suited to a singleton
- Leave cycle: You will be required to work 21/7, on for 21 days and off for 7.
- Free Wifi at the lodge.

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. Must be adaptable to sudden changes in working hours.

**Salary**: Good basic, + on-site accommodation.

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