South Africa: Lodge Manager posted by Wild Dreams Hospitality

Overseeing and guiding overall operations of the lodge and exercise leadership skills to supervise staff on behalf of lodge management and be knowledgeable in assisting with administrative duties. Have knowledge of the various lodge operation departments to assist and organize staff during the working day when necessary. Co-ordinates and delegates the management team and ensures operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Candidate requirements:

• Minimum of 5years’ experience in Lodge Management
• Qualification in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Management or relevant field will be an added advantage
• Knowledge of the Innkeeper system will be an added advantage
• Additional languages other than English preferable 
• Valid Driver’s License preferable
• Passionate about the Environment
• A passion for hosting guests
• Ability to mentor and train team members on all levels
• Always maintaining high service standards
• Business orientated
• Problem-solving skills
• Organized
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Logistical planning ability
• Ability to analyze and control costs, losses
• Stress and pressure resilient
• Budget management skills
• Conflict resolution

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the lodge is operational within operating budget
• Organize and supervise the team to perform as an efficient team and perform up to standard
• Organize and supervise all team members on the lodge to exercise their duties and responsibilities

Benefits include:

• Meals
• Medical aid
• Pension, death and funeral benefit
• Work cycle 24 days on property & 7 days off