LODGE MANAGEMENT COUPLE – MANONG GAME LODGE

Salary: P20 000 – P30 000 per Couple and Executive House on Site Location: Botswana – – (Near Lobatse)

Employer Type: Game Farm & Lodge

Job type: Accounts & Finance, Catering, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Concierge & Reservations, General Management / Unit Management, Guest Relations, Health & Spa, Housekeeping, HR & Training. Maintenance, Management Couples, Operations/Area Management Job reference: ManongOpOOl

Job description:

A 40 Room Game Lodge with Large Conferencing Facilities is needing a strong Management Couple to run the Lodge. The Couple will be jointly responsible for the Guest Services and Guest Experience. A strong, hands-on management approach and presence will be required. The successful candidates must be able to manage staff according to business demands. The couple must have a sound knowledge of basic accounts, Reservations, Marketing and HR. They will be responsible for purchasing all items for the lodge including Food and Beverage in line with the set budgets. Welcome and check-in. Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Conferencing as well as managing Guest activities, Game Drives, Paintballing, Segway tours and Spa will be a major part of the couple’s role. One person will be responsible for Maintenance, Guiding (License required) and activities, while the other will be responsible for F&B and Rooms.

Skills required:

Exceptional Management and Leadership Skills. Ability to pro-actively work with and lead staff to ensure excellent guest satisfaction. Well Organised, strong Management Presence, Guest focused. Ability to Manage and Control Staff as per the business needs. Ability to Manage Costs. Must be willing to work hours according to Business demands. Strong admin skills. Couple must be able to adapt according to business demands.

The successful candidate must love the bush and be in a remote environment, there must be a passion for the hospitality industry. Ideally, this couple will have come from a Hotel Background and wanting to settle in a beautiful peaceful environment.

Qualifications:

Formal Guiding Qualification. Formal Hospitality Industry qualification. Knowledge of Micros & Opera will be a strong advantage.

Non- citizens applying for the position should note that in order to work in Botswana you will be required to have a Work Permit, however the company will assist successful candidates to obtain one.