Overview

Our esteemed client in Namibia is seeking an experienced Lodge Manager to lead and manage the daily operations and activities of a Luxury, 5-star Lodge. This family-owned Lodge and Game Reserve offers an unparalleled guest experience of Africa and guarantees absolute exclusively for up to 16 individuals. We are looking for a committed individual to be the “face” of our client’s lodge.

Position Overview

The Lodge Manager is overall responsible for and directs the full day-to-day operations, service logistic and activities of the Lodge Team to ensure the Lodge achieves its financial objectives and continually offers an exceptional level of personalised service expected at a luxury 5-star Lodge

Therole implements and monitors the systems and a conditions to ensure optimum operations that enable the lodge operations to provide guests with exceptional hospitality services and a curated guest experience.

The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in European and Asian Tourist destinations, independently managing luxury properties, with a strong understanding of lodge / hotel operations, finance, and staff management. Passionate about hospitality, ensuring exceptional guest service. 

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years General Management / Lodge Management experience within a 5-star hospitality environment
• Tertiary qualification in Hospitality or Hotel Management essential
• Advanced computer skills including MS office, including e-mail and internet
• Valid driver’s licence 
• Proven track record in managing human resources and financial oversight

Key Attributes

• Confident
• Demonstrate exceptional organisational and leadership skills
• Excellent command of the English language
• Exhibit strategic thinking to ensure the lodge operations are improving and innovative
• Personal and professional integrity of the highest standard
• Ability to work under pressure 

Roles & Responsibilities

• The lodge manager will be responsible to manage employees 

• The lodge manager will carry supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organisation’s policies and the applicable laws
• It is the lodge Managers responsibility to maintain a good working relationship with the other companies
• The lodge manager will have to involve the financial department in the bookkeeping of the lodge
• It will be the duty of the lodge Manager to manage the business, using the following skills: Planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
• Invoicing clients, stock take, promoting lodge and customer satisfaction
• Other roles and responsibilities might be assigned from time to time

Start date

Priority Position

Remuneration Details

A Competitive Remuneration Package includes accommodation (3 bedrooms, two bathrooms), vehicle, work visa, medical aid and travel to the destination

Employment cycle : 4 weeks on, one week off –  but needs to be flexible

Consideration

Candidates, who are already residing in South Africa will have preference. We can only consider South African Citizens or applicants who hold a valid South African Permanent Residence! No Work Permit applications will be accepted! Applicants, who live in other provinces of South Africa still need to attend personal interviews and if requested to do any cook-offs, will do so completely at their own expense. We handle high volumes of applications daily and will only be able to reply, via e-mail, to candidates who have met our clients’ requirements.

Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain:

• Updated CV with contactable references
• Certified Tertiary Educational documents
• Certified Written Reference Letters
• Recent presentable profile photo

How to apply

Email us at info@pmrecruitment.co.za

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