Assistant Lodge Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Grahamstown, Eastern Cape | SS

Kendrick Recruitment

About this role

NOW HIRING: Assistant Lodge Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Grahamstown, Eastern Cape

About the Opportunity

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and guest-focused Assistant Lodge Manager to join a luxury 5-star safari lodge in the Eastern Cape. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate hospitality professional with strong lodge operations and guest relations experience to support the Lodge Manager in delivering exceptional service and maintaining world-class hospitality standards.

Key Requirements

  • Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management or a related hospitality qualification.
  • Minimum of 3–5 years' experience within a 5-star establishment as an Assistant Lodge Manager, Duty Manager or Guest Relations Manager.
  • Previous luxury safari lodge experience will be highly advantageous.
  • Proven experience in lodge operations and guest service management.
  • Good working knowledge of POS and PMS systems.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, train and develop lodge teams.
  • Excellent guest relations skills with experience managing special requests and guest feedback.
  • Strong understanding of stock control, cash handling and cost management.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
  • Ability to confidently oversee lodge operations in the absence of the Lodge Manager.
  • Valid driver's licence is essential.

Package

  • Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience.
  • Live-In position.

Please note that only candidates who meet the minimum requirements will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within seven working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.