Lodge Manager Farmstead at Royal Malewane Lodges - Hoedspruit, South Africa - The Royal Portfolio

The Royal Portfolio

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Hoedspruit, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Royal Portfolio's very first property, originally known as Royal Malewane, has expanded so much in the last 5+ years, that we now present Royal Malewane Lodges, constituting Malewane Lodge, Farmstead, Africa House and Waterside.

As the original property in our group, Malewane Lodge holds a very special place in the hearts of our guests, both old and new.

Farmstead, which was added to the portfolio in 2019, is currently recruiting a Lodge Manager, who will work alongside the General Manager and Heads of Departments at Malewane Lodge to ensure that we continue to create memorable experiences that will encourage our guests to return again and again, to this exceptional slice of paradise in the African bush.

The exceptional work of our team at Royal Malewane Lodges ensures that we continue to live out the purpose of The Royal Portfolio, which is _"to give our guests a complete experience and a perfect stay.

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MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership staff recruitment, onboarding, performance reviews, development and training, performance management, disciplinaries,
Hotel operations ensure the smooth running of all departments around guest needs and movements
Budgeting assisting departments and management to remain in budget for the year.
Guest Relations ensuring positive guest feedback and being visible and accessible to guests
Asset upkeep ensuring functionality and maintenance of buildings, equipment, furniture, grounds, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS:

Previous experience in a 5 star Lodge environment, living onsite, working extended cycles of 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off
Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management
5years' experience in a management role within a 5 star environment
Including 2+ years spent as Restaurant Manager in a 5star hotel/ restaurant
South African Wine Academy or WSET course completion
Strong Food & Beverage knowledge, and aware of trends in the industry
Experience working across all departments of the hotel operation
Fair knowledge of general maintenance
Opera and Micros proficiency, as well as Word, Excel, Outlook
Ability to handle pressure, with a sense of urgency
Works well within team environment and leads by example
Level 5 leader, levelheaded and strong willed
Great communication and interpersonal skills
Highly organised
Approachable and caring in nature
Firm and assertive with fair disposition
Dedicated and driven individual who is ambitious
Mature attitude to business
Passionate about sustainability and the environment

South African citizenship is advantageous. A valid work permit is essential if you are not in possession of a South African ID document.
**It is a requirement of the Thornybush Nature Reserve is that all staff undergo a pre-employment polygraph test.