We are now in search for a Lodge Manager for this 5 star World Class Lodge in the Eastern CapeThe position requires strong all round Lodge Management experience including operations, guest relations and staff/HR management. The ideal candidate will be a switched on, organised multi-tasker that has a personable approach. In terms of experience, a number of years at Lodge Manager / GM level of a 4 or 5 star safari lodge is required for this role. The Lodge Manager position requires assistant or lodge management experience at a 5 star lodge property. The successful candidate will be involved in the day-to-day management alongside the GM, must be fantastic at hosting and have excellent guest relations skills and passionate about Guest delight !!!The position in brief;Welcoming and checking in of guestsDaily lodge banking and flight reports and reconciliationsCompleting all month-end duties as per Lodge Accountant,Compiling, monitoring and controlling of budgets during the financial yearStock takes and control at month endFinancial and operational business reports to General ManagerAttendance of management meetingsManaging stock controlManaging Bar service and controlManagement of guest delight activitiesOverall oversight of hospitality food, general appearance and management of maintenance issuesEnsuring inter-lodge communications when guests move on to other lodge's assisting with preparing Welcome Notes and Indemnities, as requiredEnsuring children visiting lodge receive special kiddies menu, Planet Manager packs and are looked after accordinglyHosting at meals as required and per scheduleAssisting with Site InspectionsStaff Skills Development and empathyDrive community development projects in conjunction with the Africa foundationThe ideal candidate;Good command of the English languageAn outgoing, warm, friendly personalityConfident and comfortable around affluent peopleWell presented, Honest, Diligent and self-motivator Have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlinesHigh energy levelsGood staff motivator skillsPassionate about creating memorable experiences for individualsGood interpersonal skillsSense of urgencyPassionate about guest delightAttention to detailDiligence and self-motivation to meet deadlinesWillingness and ability to share information, teach and inspire othersPrevious work experience required;Minimum 2 years experience in managing a lodgeExperience running a Lodge or Camp a mustIf this sounds like a challenge you are ready for, you have been in a management position in a 5 star Lodge property, you are passionate about delivering World Class service, ambitious and self driven, I would love to hear from you. Please email your CV along with a clear face photograph, details of three contactable references and a letter motivating your application.