Job Summary
A beautiful and intimate family-owned 4* mountain nature reserve near Nelspruit is looking to recruit an energetic and enthusiastic support couple (lodge anchor/maintenance/field guide/FoH).
Looking for a dynamic couple with mature characters, good people skills and a passion for hospitality. Must be eager and willing, and keen to join a growing company. We have a small team requiring hands-on approach, eye for detail, flexibility and determination to maintain and improve the very high standards already in place. Applicants are required from the Mpumalanga area, to live on the property and the position includes accommodation & utilities (electric/gas/water/internet in reasonable usage).
Couple will be required to cover all aspects of lodge management when senior management on leave.
She : Lodge Anchor
Responsible for assisting lodge manager in all areas of lodge management; reservations, office administration, front of house and service, co-ordinating lodge staff duties, marketing
He : Field guide/lodge & reserve maintenance support
Responsible for client nature experience, (nature drives, guided walks, hiking/MTB trails) land
management support under farm manager, maintenance of guest activity equipment, trails and
locations, assisting with general maintenance, front of house and service.
Requirements
She : Lodge Anchor
Responsible for assisting lodge manager in all areas of lodge management; reservations, office administration, front of house and service, co-ordinating lodge staff duties, marketing
Skills/requirements
Valid Driver’s license
Minimum 2 years working experience in 4*or 5* lodge environment
Tourism/hospitality qualifications
Food & Beverage Experience
Computer literate essential + knowledge of bookings systems
Administrative skills and experience
Hosting experience and service
Good administration skills/attention to detail
Some marketing knowledge or experience
He : Field guide/lodge & reserve maintenance support
Skills/requirements
Valid Driver’s license & PDP
Minimum 1 years guiding experience
Good general bush knowledge of Lowveld area (minimum FGASA level 1 or equivalent knowledge)
Speciality knowledge of birds/trees a bonus
Hosting experience and service
General maintenance skills and experience
Land management experience (knowledge of land maintenance and invasive removal, etc)
First Aid
REQUIREMENTS
Good references from all previous employers.
Fluent in English – Afrikaans/African language helpful but not necessary
Own vehicle
South African residency.
*List of duties can be supplied to applicants
Benefits
SALARY: R20 000 per month depending on qualifications and experience
Accommodation and utilities (electric/gas/water) provided - Must have own vehicle