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Job Description - Lodge Manager / Couple


LODGE MANAGER / MANAGEMENT COUPLE WANTED – LUXURY SAFARI LODGE | GREATER KRUGER REGION

Kendrick Recruitment is on the lookout for a dynamic, experienced Lodge Manager (or Management Couple) to take the reins at a stunning luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger region. This is an exciting opportunity for passionate hospitality professionals who thrive in the bush, love guest interaction, and can seamlessly lead a high-performing lodge team.

This opportunity is open to single applicants or management couples (with one partner ideally a qualified Guide). The lodge is flexible on rotational cycles, typically 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off, though alternative arrangements may be considered for the right candidates. This is a live-in position with meals provided, offering an incredible lifestyle in one of Africa’s most iconic safari destinations.

Key Responsibilities



  • Oversee daily lodge operations and ensure exceptional guest experiences

  • Lead, motivate, and manage all lodge departments with confidence and care

  • Maintain high service standards across front-of-house, housekeeping, food & beverage, and guiding teams

  • Manage budgets, stock control, and operational reporting

  • Ensure smooth guest flow from arrival to departure, delivering a seamless safari experience

  • Handle guest relations, feedback, and special requests with professionalism

  • Support staff development, training, and team cohesion

  • Work closely with guiding teams (where applicable in a couple setup) to enhance guest experiences

Requirements



  • Proven experience in a Lodge Manager or senior hospitality management role within a luxury safari environment

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage diverse teams

  • Excellent guest relation and communication abilities

  • Hands-on, adaptable, and solutions-driven approach

  • Strong operational and financial acumen

  • For couples: one partner must ideally be a qualified Guide with FGASA or equivalent experience

  • Passion for wildlife, conservation, and luxury hospitality

What’s On Offer



  • Live-in accommodation and meals provided

  • Discovery medical aid contribution and provident fund contribution after probation

  • Cycle: typically 6 weeks on / 2 weeks off (flexible for the right fit)

  • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience (DOE)

  • ASAP start date

  • Opportunity to work in a world-class luxury safari environment in the Greater Kruger



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