A Nature Reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic management support couple (lodge anchor/maintenance/field guide/Fo H). Looking for a dynamic couple with mature characters, good people skills and a passion for hospitality. Must be eager and willing, and keen to join a growing company. We have a small team requiring hands-on approach, eye for detail, flexibility and determination to maintain and improve the very high standards already in place. Applicants are required to live on the property and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric/gas/water/internet in reasonable usage). Couple will be required to cover all aspects of lodge management when senior management on leave.
She : Lodge Anchor
Responsible for assisting lodge manager in all areas of lodge management; reservations, office administration, front of house and service, lodge staff management, marketing
Skills/requirements
- Valid Driver’s license
- Minimum 2 years working experience in 4*or 5* lodge environment
- Tourism/hospitality qualifications
- Staff management experience
- Food & Beverage Experience
- Computer literate essential + knowledge of Nightsbridge booking system
- Administrative skills and experience
- Hosting experience and service
- Good administration skills/attention to detail
- Some marketing knowledge or experience
He : Field guide/lodge & reserve maintenance support
Responsible for client nature experience, (nature drives, guided walks, hiking/MTB trails) land management support under farm manager, maintenance of guest activity equipment, trails and locations, assisting with general maintenance, front of house and service.
Skills/requirements
- Valid Driver’s license & PDP
- Minimum 1 years guiding experience
- Good general bush knowledge of Lowveld area (minimum FGASA level 1 or equivalent knowledge)
- Speciality knowledge of birds/trees a bonus
- Hosting experience and service
- General maintenance skills and experience
- Land management experience (knowledge of land maintenance and invasive removal, etc)
- First Aid
REQUIREMENTS
- Good references from all previous employers.
- Fluent in English – Afrikaans/African language helpful but not necessary
- Own vehicle
- South African residency.
Please forward a full up to date CV