Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a dynamic Guide & FOH Management couple for a small luxury safari lodge on a Big 5 property near Hoedspruit, Greater Kruger.
Our client is looking for a hands-on couple who can completely take care of the day-to-day operations of the lodge.
Trails Guide/Manager: Min. FGASA NQF2 with Lead Trails and 3+ years of Big 5 guiding experience in a luxury environment. Some lodge management experience would be beneficial.
Main Duties:
Game drives and walks, transfers, property maintenance, assistance with service of food and beverages and hosting of guests. Would be expected to assist in training & developing junior staff.
FOH/Manager: Min. 3 years of luxury lodge-based experience, including FOH, reservations & hosting duties. Driver’s license & fully computer literate. Lodge management experience is preferred.
Main Duties:
Office admin including reservations, enquiries, invoicing and quotes, marketing, ordering and stock control, assistance in the kitchen and with food and beverage service, housekeeping, hosting of guests. Assist with personnel matters including duty rosters, leave & days off rosters & general staff management.
Salary Package:
Remuneration: R34’000 for the couple per month (NEG)
Medical aid: Maximum contribution of R1’250 per person towards a reasonable medical aid in addition to the above
13th Cheque Yes, but the percentage is dependent on the annual performance of the lodge
Monthly incentive Yes, but will only apply after a 3 month probation period. Value to be discussed with selected candidates, but should amount an annual average of at least R6’000 per month for the couple.
Uniforms: Are supplied
Hours of work: Depending on the business. It is expected that you work on Sundays and public holidays.
Public Holidays: You get paid double on a public holiday.
Days off: 7 days consecutive per month
Accommodation: A comfortable but simply furnished en-suite flat, with lounge & kitchenette, is provided, on the property
Leave: 21 days leave per annum, after completion of 1 years’ service.
Should you feel you are the perfect all-rounder our client is searching for, please apply with your updated CV (full), references and a recent head & shoulders photo ASAP!
Please note: Due to high volumes of applications received, should you not receive correspondence from us within seven (7) working days of submitting your application, please consider your application for this position as unsuccessful. You are welcome to apply for any other positions that we may advertise in the future.