Senior Lodge Anchor / Assistant Lodge Manager

We are looking for an individual with a comprehensive understanding of luxury lodge operations who can confidently move between departments, provide leadership where required and strengthen the overall guest experience.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the management team and should be capable of supporting and relieving departmental heads during their off cycles, including:

• Front Office
• Guest Relations
• Food & Beverage
• Kitchen Operations
• Housekeeping
• Procurement and Stores
• Venues and Special Events

A strong Food & Beverage background is essential, as maintaining and enhancing our dining experience is a major focus within the operation.

Equally important is a passion for hospitality and guest interaction. We are looking for someone who enjoys hosting guests, identifying opportunities to elevate service standards and continuously improving every aspect of the guest journey.

The ideal candidate should be:

• Operationally strong across multiple lodge departments.
• Have a strong Food & Beverage background with the ability to enhance the guest dining experience.
• Comfortable working in a hands-on management environment.
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills.
• A natural leader capable of mentoring, developing and motivating staff.
• Confident making operational decisions independently.
• Guest-focused with exceptional communication and hosting skills.
• Adaptable, proactive and eager to learn.
• Passionate about creating memorable luxury safari experiences.
• Strong Human Resources (HR) and Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) knowledge would be highly beneficial, with the ability to support staff management, compliance, training and workplace safety initiatives across the operation.

This is not simply a relief management position. It is an opportunity to become part of the leadership team, working alongside the General Manager to continuously refine systems, improve standards and develop the lodge into one of the leading safari experiences within the Sabi Sand.

Working Conditions

• Live-in position at Arathusa Safari Lodge.
• 3 weeks on / 1 week off work cycle.
• Accommodation provided.
• Meals
• Uniform provided.
• Competitive salary based on experience.

As always, we appreciate candidates who demonstrate longevity, commitment and a genuine desire to build a career rather than simply fill a vacancy.

Apply for this position.

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.

Assistant Lodge Manager.

Luxury 5* Game Lodge Hoedspruit

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting Lodge Manager in the absence of the LM.

• Take full responsibility for the management of the following teams.
• Front of House
• Food & Beverage Department
• Housekeeping and Maintensance
• Human Resources

Day Sheets / Rooming List / Arrival Report

Reception, Curio Shop and Switch Board

Banking, Invoices and Gratuities

Site Inspections – Show Time

Guest Feedback – Centricity Feedback system

Staff development and training

Staff management

Staff welfare & staff morale

Inspire, stimulate and lead the Kapama team and maintain discipline

Manage leave cycles and training files

Budget and Finance

Qualifications and experience required:

• Minimum 5 years Management experience in a 5 star boutique operation or Big 5 reserve with in a similar lodge environment
• Hospitality management qualification
• Strong Operational and Financial experience
• High Emotional Intelligence
• Hospitality and service training experience
• Room Division Experience
• Practical with some experience in maintenance
• Valid drivers license and own transport

Apply for this position.

Please Note – While all applications are valuable, we’ll reach out directly to candidates who best meet the client’s requirements.