Lodge Manager | Bethlehem | 3 Star Lodge and Animal Welfare

We are looking for an experienced LODGE MANAGER to join the team of this 3 star lodge situated 18km from Bethlehem. The lodge offers visitors special service and value for money. It is a unique combination of animal welfare and tourism destination, offering a wide range of activities for its guests: game drives, bird watching and hiking trails as well as trips to the nearby Golden Gate National Park, Clarens or Lesotho.

As an ideal candidate, you will have at least 3 years' experience in similar position and have valid SA driver's license (PDP will be great advantage).

Principle tasks and duties of the job

The main duty of the Lodge Manager will be to generate money. An Annual Budget and Business Plan have to be developed
To install a strong marketing profile including active approaches to tourism industry in order to boost visitor numbers
The income and expenses should be monitored and the Annual Budget should be used as a guideline to manage the Lodge
To manage the Lodge on a day to day basis and ensure that tasks are implemented on time and according to the budget and required scope and quality
To manage all the assets to its full potential in order to ensure a good income
Ensure quality standards for infrastructure and technical maintenance of the Lodge 
All the lodge policies and laws of the country should be monitored and enforced in alignment with Human resources and Tourism grading’s 
To develop a long and short term operational plan, to ensure the Lodges sustainability as a tourism attraction in the Eastern Free State
To set up a Business plan 
To select and recruit of qualified staff 
To provide status updates to the General Manager, including immediate escalation of key issues where necessary.

Roles and Responsibilities

To manage 1 subordinate supervisor who supervises a total of 10 employees 
Carry supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and the applicable laws 
To maintain a good working relationship with the other companies 
To involve the financial department in the bookkeeping of the Lodge 
To manage the business, using the following skills: Planning, organizing, implementing, monitoring, evaluation and reporting 
Invoicing clients, stock take, promoting lodge and customer satisfaction 
Other roles and responsibilities might be assigned from time to time
Start: ASAP

Salary package: R 18,000 - negotiable for the right candidate. This is live OUT position.

To apply for Lodge Manager | Bethlehem | 3 Star Lodge and Animal Welfare, send your CV with recent photo and contactable references.

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