Senior Management Couple required for a 5-Star Luxury Boutique-Style Lodge located along the unspoilt coastline of the De Hoop Nature Reserve on the Whale Coast, Western Cape.
Senior Management Couple (5-Star Luxury Lodge)
Location: Whale Coast, Western Cape (De Hoop Nature Reserve)
Environment: Unspoilt coastline, coastal fynbos, and Africa’s premier whale-watching region. Property features an exclusive 5-bedroomed and a 4-bedroomed luxury lodge.
We are recruiting for an energetic, dynamic, and hands-on Senior Management Couple to lead our client’s team and manage daily operations at this prestigious 5-star hospitality property.
The ideal candidates must be outgoing, independent thinkers who excel at high-end guest entertainment and seamless hospitality management
General Requirements (Both Candidates)
- Experience: Minimum 5 years’ management experience in 5-STAR luxury properties.
- Independence: Must be able to work completely on your own without constant monitoring.
- Leadership: Strong capability in managing a team, handling staff dynamics, and scheduling time efficiently
- Mindset: Creative, out-of-the-box thinking with the ability to problem-solve and think on your feet.
- Personality: Outgoing individuals with exceptional hosting and guest entertainment skills.
- Logistics: Valid driver’s license and own transport are mandatory
Job Requirements: HIM
- Guiding: FGASA Level 1 Marine qualification (or standard Level 1 with the obligation to complete Marine within 6 months of employment) All guiding qualifications must be valid and up-to-date.
- Safety: First Aid Level 1 certificate.
- Technical Skills: Strong property maintenance and vehicle maintenance skills.
- Operations: Exceptional guest hosting abilities and basic HR knowledge.
- Communication: Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
Job Requirements: HER
- Hospitality Operations: Strong guest hosting skills with an advantageous all-rounder knowledge of all lodge departments.
- Systems: PAN Property Management Software knowledge is a strict requirement.
- Administration: Strong administrative skills and computer literacy (MS Office)
- Management: Basic HR knowledge to assist with team operations.
- Communication: Fluent in English (both spoken and written)
What Our Client Offers
- Salary: Market-related and highly competitive, dependent on experience (DOE)
- Accommodation: Live-in position with on-site accommodation provided.
- Food: Company-funded food allowance
- Work Cycle: 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
- Leave: 21 days annual leave
- Benefits: Provident Fund (applicable after 3 months of employment)
- Bonus: 13th Cheque (dependent on annual company performance)
- Uniform: Provided by the company
- Policy Note: No children permitted due to the live-in setup
To apply, forward comprehensive CV’s as well as proof of all qualifications and all contactable references to ronel@cedar-wood.co.za
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7 working days.