Job Summary
⭐ NEW URGENT Couple Vacancy – Greater Kruger ?✨ ? Assistant Management Couple – Luxury Safari Lodge (New Opening) – Greater Kruger ➡️ Live-in Couple Role | Combined Salary: R25,000 – R45,000 DOE | Excellent benefits Kendrick Recruitment is recruiting an Assistant Management Couple for a newly opening luxury safari lodge in the Greater Kruger. This role suits a hospitality-focused couple who are hands-on, operationally strong, and guest-centric. Important: This position is strictly for a management couple. The client is not looking for a couple where one partner is wanting to guide. Guiding qualifications are not required. Couple Structure Required Position 1: Assistant Manager (Operations) Position 2: Either • Admin / Office Manager (HOD), OR • Food & Beverage Manager (HOD) Key Responsibilities Assistant Manager (Operations) • Support the General Manager / Lodge Manager with day-to-day lodge operations • Oversee service standards across departments and ensure smooth daily coordination • Guest hosting, service recovery, and quality control walkabouts • Staff supervision, training support, and discipline assistance where needed • Assist with stock control, reporting, and operational planning for a new opening environment Admin / Office Manager (HOD) OR F&B Manager (HOD) Admin / Office Manager (HOD) • Oversee lodge admin, guest communication, and operational paperwork • Manage guest accounts, petty cash, invoice tracking, and basic reporting • Support HR admin and staff file management as required • Ensure systems, checklists, and SOPs are maintained and implemented F&B Manager (HOD) • Oversee dining and beverage service standards across all meal periods • Manage FOH team performance, service training, and guest experience • Stock control for beverage and service-related items, including ordering and stock takes • Ensure smooth coordination between kitchen and FOH, including special diets and guest preferences Requirements • Proven experience in 5* lodge hospitality essential • Strong operational mindset, excellent communication and leadership skills • Hands-on, service-driven, and highly organised • Able to work under pressure in a new opening environment • Professional presentation, warm guest engagement, and excellent attention to detail • No dependants, children, or pets can be accommodated due to the nature of the role and housing Package & Benefits • Assistant Manager salary: R18;000 – R25,000 DOE • Admin / F&B Manager salary: R18;000 – R20,000 DOE • Combined salary: R25;000 – R45,000 DOE (junior to senior level) • Live-in: Comfortable 2-bedroom accommodation • Meals included while on site • 50% medical aid contribution included • Pension fund contribution included (percentage) • Performance bonuses • Potential 13th / 14th cheques (performance and company policy dependent) To Apply Please submit both CVs, contactable references, and recent head and shoulders photographs ASAP. ? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.