Assistant Manager Nature Guide Position

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We are an exclusive game lodge in a big five game reserve looking for a candidate with strong management, hosting and guiding skills. We require an energetic and outgoing person who can seamlessly fit into an Assistant Lodge Manager/Field Guide role within the team. 

 

Key role: 

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• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the property

• Working closely with the General Manger (GM) and standing in for the GM and Field Guide in their absence

 

Duties for this role: 

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• Guest and F&B administration

• Hosting and Front of house (FOH) duties including checking in of guests, hosting at meal times, handling guest events and requests 

• Other back of house (BOH) duties including laundry and stock management 

 

Experience & Skills Requirements:

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• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 5-star safari lodge in a Big 5 environment 

• Understanding lodge operational requirements (including policies, and procedures and Solid understanding of F&B)

• Excellent administration and computer skills

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Exceptional customer service skills and time management skills

• Passionate about creating and ensuring an exceptional guest experience

• Sound business acumen and previous experience stock control and general administration

• Strong problem-solving and decision making skills

• Ability to function independently 

• Charismatic (outgoing and energetic)

• An eye for detail

• Must be hands on 

• Stable employment history and contactable references

• Both guiding and lodge management experience will be an advantage. 

 

 

Relevant qualifications will include:

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• FGASA Guiding Level 1 or 2

• DEAT

• PDP driver license

• First aid

• Management Qualifications / Experience 

 

Package includes:

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• Accommodation

• Uniform

• Meals

• Free Wifi

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Working Cycle -  21 days on and 7 days off. 

 

Please send application with relevant documentation to:

 

henriette@inzalolodge.co.za or Zaan@inzalolodge.co.za

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