Safari JOBS is searching for a strong General Manager / Couple for a large, busy game lodge situated in the North West province.
The successful candidates will have solid experience in handling a relatively large staff compliment as well as in handling a predominantly busy lodge with high guest occupancies, especially during peak periods.
You will be supported by a team comprising of a number of HOD's and senior team members.
This is an urgent vacancy; please do not delay in sending your application.
Minimum Requirements:
Hospitality related qualification;
Minimum 5 - 7 years of general management experience in a recognised min. 4* hotel or lodge;
Knowledge of the game lodge industry;
Exceptional food and beverage knowledge;
Awareness of international trends and developments within the food and lodge industries;
Good knowledge of budgeting and financial management;
Good computer skills – MS Excel and MS Word in particular;
Fluent in English. Fluency in a second European language – bonus;
Valid RSA drivers' licence and own transport.
Key Competencies:
Energetic and hard-working;
Able to oversee a large local workforce;
Has an eye for detail;
Good communicator;
Customer service experience;
Able to plan, prioritise and work well under pressure;
A good team player who also has the ability and motivation to work under own instruction.
Responsibilities:
Lead the full morning meeting every day and follow through with HOD briefing each morning;
Ensure smooth flow of information through all three camps and ensure guests are happy and cared for;
Be the visual face of the business and interact with guests and employees;
Manage any HR issues timeously;
Evaluate and manage guest feedback;
Supervise the HOD roles;
Complete any required reporting such as the daily operational update and revenue reports to head office;
Review the progress of orders and payments as well as overall management of petty cash;
Agent site inspections;
Hosting;
Attend to all maintenance issues - is a maintenance team but need to receive instructions; quality needs to be checked of the team and outside maintenance contractors;
Control staff gratuities;
Oversee departmental stock takes;
Oversight of all ordering to ensure quality products are procured and finances controlled;
Complete monthly operational report for Directors;
Complete month end process;
Complete salary detail for permanent and temporary employees;
Take part in the budgeting process with HODs and then head office finance to ensure the required finances are allocated to the operation;
Conduct performance appraisals with your HODs;
Annual salary reviews;
Planning of all leave schedules;
Visit head office for budget process, reservations, sales and marketing liaison and update presentations.
Compensation and Benefits:
Monthly gross remuneration: R40 – R50, 000.00 potentially further NEG DOE and qualifications;
Provident fund: 5% employee, 2% employer contribution after first 3 months;
Performance based bonus at the discretion of the company;
Gratuities;
Accommodation with full bathroom;
Utilities: Complimentary water, electricity, Wi-Fi provided;
Meals: 3 per day;
Uniform;
Laundry of work and personal items.
Work cycle: 6 days off per month + 15 days leave per annum.
Unfortunately this is NOT a child/pet friendly vacancy.
Preferably South Africans but Expats with valid passports and work permits in place will be considered.
Virtual interview will first be conducted.
Any finer detail regarding the vacancy will be discussed directly with the company at interview level.
TO APPLY:
Through this platform please send your CV (Word doc / editable PDF ONLY) – completely up to date as at SEPTEMBER 2024.
Within your CV please ensure the following is included:
Photo: RECENT head & shoulders photo;
Career history: COMPLETELY up-to-date & including periods worked at each employer;
References: Contactable references for all employers at positions held within the last 10 years.
IF YOUR APPLICATION IS SHORT-LISTED:
Safari JOBS will be in touch to arrange a screening call / interview, and to collect the following additional information potentially needed to accompany applications to the employer. (So please have this info ready on file to send us ASAP if requested)
WRITTEN REFERENCES: If you have any readily available to share;
QUALIFICATIONS: Copies of most pertinent/relevant related certificates, diplomas, etc;
OTHER: ID copy, copy of most recent payslip/proof of income, drivers licence if available/required.
Safari JOBS thanks you in advance for applying for this vacancy. Should you not hear from us within 5 working days please kindly consider your application unsuccessful for this particular position.
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