Lodge Manager

Recruiter:

Phoenix Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000461/DB

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Location:

Waterberg , South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Luxury 5* Game Lodge in the Waterberg area is looking for a Lodge Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Duties:

Managing the HOD team for the lodge in all operational, health and safety and staff welfare functions.
Ensuring that the guest experience is of excellent quality and that guest’s expectations are met.
Ensuring that all operational standards are met across the board.
Ensuring that the lodge is maintained as per the standards.
Assign the HOD team to daily tasks, organising workflow, ensure that the team understand their duties and the standards expected.
Monitoring the HOD team’s productivity and provide constructive feedback.
Ensuring that, financially, the lodge is operating at an optimum and that expenses are controlled, and costs saved where possible.
Interact with guests in a professional manner, represent the lodge as a whole and resolve any guest complaints speedily and professionally.
Report to the General Manager on a regular basis regarding all aspects of the lodge.
Create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment for general well-being of all staff members: including staff meals and accommodation.
Ensuring information is shared with the management team and again shared with departmental teams to avoid miscommunication and ensure a smooth running of operations.
Build and maintain relationships within the community, with suppliers and contractors.
Ensure that the vision, mission and business ethics of the management company is upheld and communicated with the team.

Requirements:

Grade 12
A formal hospitality qualification
At least 2 – 4 years’ experience in a 5* Game Lodge / Boutique Hotel in a Management role
Good Operational knowledge of all departments.
Knowledge and understanding of South African Labour Laws.
Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety act and requirements.
Knowledge and understanding of good labour practices and HR procedures.
Excellent communication skills.
Good time management and project management skills.
Ability to lead the team and set the example.

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