Mpumalanga – Luxury 5* lodge situated within a Big 5 Private Game Reserve seeks a suitably qualified and experienced Lodge Manager. Duties include:-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 year.Stock 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 another sister lodge 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 foundation Requirements include:-Minimum 2 years’ experience in managing a lodgeExperience running a Lodge or Camp 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 othersPlease send through copies of your qualifications with letters of reference and a head and shoulders photograph with your application.Regret that there is accommodation for single persons only.