Lodge Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client has a vacancy for a Lodge Manger to join their team at their 5 Star Game Lodge in Zululand.
Lodge Manager will be responsible for the full operations of the resort.
Position is  live in with 3 weeks on and a week off.

Candidates willing to relocate will be doing so at their own expenses.

POSITION INFO:
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma/Degree in Business/Hospitality/Hotel Management or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Lodge Management or Hospitality Management
• Skilled in planning and organisation with a mind to the future
• An awareness of developments within the food and lodge industries, as well as international trends in hospitality
• Passion for the Environment and ability to monitor an Environmental Management Plan

KEY ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication
• Confidentiality and professionalism are expected at all times
• Experience with budgets and labour costing
• Previous experience working in a variety of operational areas within a Hotel Setting
• Previous experience, and proven track record in managing people

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide a welcoming lodge environment for our guests with high standards of service, meals and housekeeping which meet the company’s expectations.
• Monitor and maintain hospitality service, maintenance, gardening and housekeeping standards within the lodge.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping and maintenance and ensure that style and design is not eroded.
• Manage all staff reporting to the position so as to effectively assist, train, develop, motivate and monitor their activities. This includes the effective recruitment and discipline of staff.
• Maintain a safe, harmonious, enjoyable workplace environment for staff.
• Communicate and report to senior management on a regular basis in line with company requirements.
• Produce and maintain staff duty rosters which provide flexible and effective staffing for the Lodge at all times, day and night, throughout the year.
• Run the lodge in a cost-effective manner, within the agreed budget; in a manner which is conducive to positive inter-personal relationships between staff; and at a superior level of efficiency.
• Effective financial management through the administration of orders and effective stock control.
• Act sensibly and responsibly in case of emergencies and situations of crisis regarding issues of health, safety and staff grievance.
• Operating the POS system regarding charging, correcting and managing POS system.
• Un-regular working hours are part and parcel of the inherent job requirements.

 

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