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Assistant Lodge Manager
via Fourier Recruitment · Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape
- Pay
- Market related
- Type
- Permanent
- Sector
- Hospitality & Catering
- Closes
- in 9 days
- Recruiter
- Fourier Recruitment · All jobs at Fourier Recruitment
About the role
We are seeking a professional, well-presented and guest-focused Assistant Lodge Manager to join a luxury 5-star lodge establishment. The successful candidate will support the Lodge Manager with the smooth day-to-day operation of the lodge while ensuring exceptional guest experiences and consistently high service standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist the Lodge Manager or senior management with the daily operations of the lodge
- Conduct housekeeping checks according to established 5-star standards
- Supervise restaurant operations before and during meal services
- Support and guide restaurant/service staff to ensure company standards are maintained
- Ensure meal and presentation standards are met before dishes leave the kitchen
- Check guests in and out and attend to guest requests throughout their stay
- Respond promptly to requests for additional services and supplies
- Liaise with senior lodge management regarding operational anomalies, variances and opportunities for improvement
- Assist with stock counts and the preparation of weekly and monthly reports
- Ensure consistently high standards across Front Office, Food & Beverage and Housekeeping
- Contribute positively to team performance and overall guest satisfaction
Key Competencies:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong guest relations and customer-service orientation
- High attention to detail
- Good common sense and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Professional, confident and presentable
- Ability to remain calm and organised in a fast-paced lodge environment
- Strong understanding of luxury hospitality service standards
What they're looking for
- Hotel Management Diploma, Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a Front of House or similar position within a 5-star lodge or luxury hospitality establishment
- Strong guest relations and communication skills
- Well-spoken and professionally presented
- Customer-focused with a passion for hospitality
- Computer literate with intermediate MS Excel skills
- Knowledge of Lightspeed, Sage Evolution and Protel will be advantageous
- Knowledge of hosting and/or Butler services
- Driver’s Licence preferred
- Good knowledge of Food & Beverage Service, Housekeeping and Front Office
- IMPORTANT: Candidates must have previous experience in a 5-star lodge or similar luxury hospitality environment to be considered.
What's on offer
- Accomodation