South Africa: Assistant Lodge Manager – Luxury Safari Lodge – Kruger National Park | Lb posted by HotelJobs

? ASSISTANT LODGE MANAGER | LUXURY SAFARI LODGE | KRUGER NATIONAL PARK ? Kendrick Recruitment is excited to be recruiting an exceptional Assistant Lodge Manager for a luxury safari lodge located in the heart of the Kruger National Park. This role is perfectly suited to a passionate hospitality professional who is ready to take the next step in their lodge management career while living and working in one of Africas most iconic wilderness areas. The Role The Assistant Lodge Manager will work closely with the Lodge Manager to oversee daily operations and deliver a deeply personalised, world-class guest experience in line with the lodges service vision and creative concepts. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership, impeccable attention to detail, and a genuine love for luxury safari hospitality. ? Key Responsibilities Include: * Assisting in the overall management of the lodge and reporting directly to the Lodge Manager * Ensuring outstanding guest relations with warm, at home personal attention * Leading, training, and developing lodge staff to exceptional service standards * Maintaining the highest standards of housekeeping, maintenance, and gardening throughout the lodge * Managing orders, stock control, and assisting with financial administration * Overseeing concierge and reception operations, including daily administration * Maintaining the guest database to support service excellence * Ensuring guest and service areas are immaculate, organised, and fully prepared * Ensuring the correct care and quality of all equipment and products * Actively supporting and communicating the lodges conservation ethos * Assisting across departments as required in a collaborative, multi-skilled environment ? Skills & Experience Required: * Minimum of 4 years experience in luxury hospitality, ideally including trainee management and time spent in a recognised five-star hotel or world-class safari lodge * Strong Food & Beverage knowledge with awareness of dietaries and allergies * Sound financial and stock management ability * Exceptional service standards and passion for the hospitality industry * Excellent command of English (spoken and written); an additional language is advantageous * High level of computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet) * Strong leadership, communication, and people management skills * Calm, resourceful, and solution-oriented under pressure * Good understanding of basic labour law and disciplinary procedures * Flexible, cooperative, and committed to developing staff * Valid citizenship or working visa ? Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to grow within a prestigious luxury safari environment, gain invaluable operational experience, and be part of a lodge that values excellence, teamwork, sustainability, and conservation. ? Interested candidates are invited to send their CV today!