Permanent
Mpumalanga
Posted 9 hours ago
We are recruiting for a Front of House (FOH) Lodge Anchor for a Luxury Safari Lodge in the Northern Kruger National Park with a hands-on, guest focused approach.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Face of the Lodge: Welcome VIP guests, media, and international trade representatives with professional South African warmth.
- Bush Hospitality & Dining: Host international guests for breakfast, lunch, and dinner service, managing complex dietary requirements and fine-dining logistics in a remote setting.
- Conservation Advocacy: Proactively champion and communicate the lodge’s conservation and sustainability initiatives through guest engagement.
- Operations Backup: Stand in for departmental heads (Housekeeping, F&B, or Reception) and assume full operational responsibility of the lodge in the absence of the General Manager.
- Admin & Procurement: Coordinate remote stock control, conduct daily room checks, manage local budgets, and execute procurement logs under tight logistical timelines.
Job Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in a world-class 5-star safari lodge or premium hotel environment.
- Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence, exceptional problem-solving skills under pressure, and a natural ability to lead and uplift local staff.
- Technical Skills: Competency in lodge property management systems, financial literacy for stocktaking, and basic administrative software.
- Licenses: Valid South African Code 08 Driver’s License is mandatory, and a PDP (Public Driver Permit) is highly beneficial for guest transfers.
What my client offers as remuneration
Highly negotiable salary depending on experience, live-in position with normal benefits e.g. meals uniform etc.
To apply forward comprehensive CV in word format, proof of all qualification and at least three contactable references contact email addresses to ronel@cedar-wood.co.za
Only short listed candidates will be contacted within 7 working day’s