Luxury Safari Lodge â Kruger National Park
Live\-in Position (Single) | On\-site, Remote Role | Working Hours: 08:00 â 16:30 | Salary DOE + Sales Incentives
Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a dynamic and polished Assistant Manager for the boutique and art gallery of a luxury safari lodge in the Kruger National Park. This guest\-facing retail role is ideal for a candidate with flair, a strong eye for detail, and a passion for high\-end products and personalised service. The successful candidate will be well\-presented, articulate, and genuinely enjoy engaging with guests.
Position Overview
The Assistant Boutique & Art Gallery Manager will support the lodgeâs retail operations, ensuring an exceptional guest experience, effective sales performance, and the smooth management of inventory and visual merchandising standards.
Key Responsibilities
⢠Deliver exceptional guest service through personalised product recommendations and efficient service recovery
⢠Maintain strong product knowledge and confidently advise guests on luxury items, design pieces, and retail trends
⢠Support sales growth by meeting targets, identifying opportunities, and actively driving revenue
⢠Assist with stock control and inventory processes, ensuring seamless guest transactions and accurate product handling
⢠Support visual merchandising standards to ensure the boutique is beautifully styled and aligned with luxury brand presentation
⢠Communicate effectively with lodge departments to ensure guest requests are actioned smoothly
⢠Promote the lodgeâs conservation message and purpose through positive guest engagement
Requirements
⢠Boutique retail or luxury retail experience essential
⢠Luxury safari lodge experience highly advantageous
⢠Strong organisational skills and ability to multitask
⢠Excellent attention to detail and high service standards
⢠Confident communicator in written and spoken English; professional and guest\-focused
⢠Strong computer skills and administrative confidence (Microsoft Office essential; accounting system experience advantageous)
⢠Enthusiastic, presentable, and passionate about retail, design, and guest interaction
Work Details
⢠Remote, on\-site, live\-in position
⢠Working hours: 08:00 â 16:30
Application Process
Interested candidates should submit a comprehensive CV, contactable references, and a recent head and shoulders photograph.