Assistant Lodge Manager & Head Guide Couple – Greater Kruger National Park at HotelJobs.co.za

Award winning 5* Lodge in Greater Kruger National Park is looking for an Assistant Lodge Manager / Head Guide Couple.

Assistant Lodge Manager:
Able to work independently

Guest centric position with big/majority focus on hosting and serving at meal times

Checking in & out guests

Overseeing Housekeeping

Overseeing chefs and Kitchen

Overseeing FOH Staff

Running daily operations of camp & Staff

Setting tables with FOH team for meal times

Room checks

Petty cash balancing

Stock takes & orders

Budgeting recon

Invoicing

Stock control

Reservations

Requirements:
Matric & a formal qualification

Min 4 years’ experience in management role

Head Guide:
Managing the Guiding Department

Managing, Overseeing and Disciplining Staff in the Guiding Department

Staff training and development

Assisting the marketing manager to get content for social media

All administrative duties pertaining to the Guiding Department

Overseeing and Management of the Portfolio’s Fleet

Allocation of rangers and trackers to daily game drives

Daily Game Drives & Bush walks

Hosting Duties

Allocation of Airport Transfers

Guest Activity and Airport Transfers

Assistance around the lodge in other departments if needed

Photographic safaris

Reporting to Group Operations Manager and Head Office

Requirements:
Previous experience in a Big 5 reserve and 5 star lodge necessary

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Big 5 reserve

Experience in wildlife photography will be an advantage

Social media experience

Valid RSA Driver’s License and PDP

First Aid

FGASA Level 2 – Field Guide

Trails Guide

Firearm competency