Employer Description
Lovely lodge situated near Nelspruit.
Job Description
A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic management support couple (lodge anchor/maintenance/field guide/FoH). The ideal candidates will possess mature characters, good people skills, and a passion for hospitality. They must be eager, willing, and keen to join a growing company.
This is a small team requiring a hands-on approach, an eye for detail, flexibility, and determination to maintain and improve the very high standards already in place. Applicants are required to live on the property, and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric/gas/water/internet in reasonable usage). The couple will be required to cover all aspects of lodge management when senior management is on leave.
Responsibilities
She: Lodge Anchor
Responsible for assisting the lodge manager in all areas of lodge management, including reservations, office administration, front of house service, lodge staff management, and marketing.
- Valid Driver’s license
- Minimum 2 years working experience in 4* or 5* lodge environment
- Tourism/hospitality qualifications
- Staff management experience
- Food & Beverage experience
- Computer literate essential + knowledge of Nightsbridge booking system
- Administrative skills and experience
- Hosting experience and service
- Good administration skills/attention to detail
- Some marketing knowledge or experience
He: Field Guide/Lodge & Reserve Maintenance Support
Responsible for client nature experiences, including nature drives, guided walks, hiking/MTB trails, land management support under the farm manager, maintenance of guest activity equipment, trails and locations, and assisting with general maintenance and front of house service.
- Valid Driver’s license & PDP
- Minimum 1 year guiding experience
- Good general bush knowledge of Lowveld area (minimum FGASA level 1 or equivalent knowledge)
- Specialty knowledge of birds/trees is a bonus
- Hosting experience and service
- General maintenance skills and experience
- Land management experience (knowledge of land maintenance and invasive removal, etc.)
- First Aid certification
Qualifications
As per the job description above.
Skills
- Good references from all previous employers
- Fluent in English – Afrikaans/African language helpful but not necessary
- Own vehicle
- South African residency
Benefits
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