South Africa: Assistant Management Couple – 5* Newly Opening Lodge – Greater Kruger | Sl posted by HotelJobs

NEW URGENT Couple Vacancy Greater Kruger ? ? Assistant Management Couple Luxury Safari Lodge (New Opening) Greater Kruger Live-in Couple Role | Combined Salary: R25,000 R45,000 DOE | Excellent benefits Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Management Couple for a newly opening luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger. This role suits a hospitality-focused couple who are hands-on, operationally strong, and guest-centric. Important: This position is strictly for a management couple. The client is not looking for a couple where one partner is wanting to guide. Guiding qualifications are not required. Couple Structure Required Position 1: Assistant Manager (Operations) Position 2: Either Admin / Office Manager (HOD), OR Food & Beverage Manager (HOD) Key Responsibilities Assistant Manager (Operations) Support the General Manager / Lodge Manager with day-to-day lodge operations Oversee service standards across departments and ensure smooth daily coordination Guest hosting, service recovery, and quality control walkabouts Staff supervision, training support, and discipline assistance where needed Assist with stock control, reporting, and operational planning for a new opening environment Admin / Office Manager (HOD) OR F&B Manager (HOD) Admin / Office Manager (HOD) Oversee lodge admin, guest communication, and operational paperwork Manage guest accounts, petty cash, invoice tracking, and basic reporting Support HR admin and staff file management as required Ensure systems, checklists, and SOPs are maintained and implemented F&B Manager (HOD) Oversee dining and beverage service standards across all meal periods Manage FOH team performance, service training, and guest experience Stock control for beverage and service-related items, including ordering and stock takes Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and FOH, including special diets and guest preferences Requirements Proven experience in 5* lodge hospitality essential Strong operational mindset, excellent communication and leadership skills Hands-on, service-driven, and highly organised Able to work under pressure in a new opening environment Professional presentation, warm guest engagement, and excellent attention to detail No dependants, children, or pets can be accommodated due to the nature of the role and housing Package & Benefits Assistant Manager salary: R18;000 R25,000 DOE Admin / F&B Manager salary: R18;000 R20,000 DOE Combined salary: R25;000 R45,000 DOE (junior to senior level) Live-in: Comfortable 2-bedroom accommodation Meals included while on site 50% medical aid contribution included Pension fund contribution included (percentage) Performance bonuses Potential 13th / 14th cheques (performance and company policy dependent) To Apply Please submit both CVs, contactable references, and recent head and shoulders photographs ASAP. ? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.