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Junior Assistant Lodge Manager

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Thulamahashi Full-day Full-time

Description:

This role is ideally suited to a motivated hospitality professional ready to step up in their career. It is an ideal stepping stone, offering full operational exposure and hands-on leadership experience in a lodge environment.

Core Criteria:
  • Previous lodge or hospitality experience
  • Computer literate (Microsoft Excel essential)
  • Valid drivers license
  • Ability to manage staff and uphold lodge standards
  • Strong attention to detail with stock control and financial administration
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Confident host with excellent guest engagement skills
  • Guiding qualifications advantageous (bonus)Core Responsibilities:
    • Overseeing day-to-day lodge operations
    • Opening and closing of the lodge daily
    • Conducting daily staff briefings
    • Guest check-ins, check-outs, and hosting of meals
    • Guest liaison and booking of external activities
    • Weekly food and stock ordering
    • Food costing and menu planning
    • Bar, food, and cleaning stock control and record keeping
    • Income administration, petty cash, banking, and staff payslips
    • Annual stock takes
    • Drawing up staff schedules (daily and leave cycles)
    • Overseeing lodge staff, guides, and students
    • Maintenance reporting and minor in-house fixes
    • Generator/Eskom readings and borehole checks
    • Staff transport and town trips when requiredOn Offer:
      • Accommodation provided (shared 2-bedroom unit)
      • Meals provided while on duty
      • Hands-on operational management experienceThis is a live-in position.
13 Feb 2026;   from: gumtree.co.za

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