An exciting opportunity exists at Thornybush! We are looking for a Lodge Management Couple to join the team and lead our 5* Lodge, Saseka Tented Camp. We are looking for a couple to fulfil both hospitality and safari requirements. Saseka is one of our newest offerings and the jewel in the Thornybush group of lodges.
In a nutshell:
We are looking for a Lodge Management Couple who will create a world class experience for both our guests and our people. We require individuals who are high performers and driven by collaboration and a team environment.
What you will be doing:
- Assist the Head of Lodges with the overall running of the lodge
- Ensuring that Thornybush is recognised as an award-winning and world-leading lodge
- Ensuring the profitability of the lodge
- Leading the teams
- Assisting with all health and safety protocols
- Ensuring all COVID-19 compliances
- Upholding the Thornybush brand and overall standards
- Ensuring that you are continually developing in the business
- Oversee all departments
- Timeous support and communication with other departments
- Coordinate central procurement / deliveries and invoicing
- Daily administration tasks
- Reservations / Apex
- Responding to emails relating to Lodge Operations
- Monthly tasks
- Leave rosters and people related issues
- Ensuring that we provide our guests with a world class safari experience
- Leading the Rangers, Trackers, Night porters and Maintenance teams based at your lodges
- Working with Head Guide to oversee fleet vehicles
- Hosting
As a member of the Thornybush family we demonstrate an attitude which reflects:
- High performance
- Teamwork
- Solutions orientated
- Adaptability
- Accountability
- Agility
- Integrity
- Professionalism
- Ongoing learning and development
- Forward thinking
- Change agent
- Proactive
- Results orientated
- Critical Thinker
- Commitment
- Ambition
- Passion
- Thornybush spirit
Soft Skills:
- Excellent communicator
- Proven track record of achieving results | goals
- Proven track record of successfully leading a large team (leading, motivating coaching etc)
- Strong problem-skills
- Ability to make quick but sound decisions
- Emotional intelligence
Technical Skills:
- Excellent command of the English language a second language would be to your advantage
- Computer literate
- Technologically savvy
- Basic accounting and or bookkeeping skill
- Health & Safety Level 1
- Drivers license
- Ranger: FGASA Level 3 + DEAT registration + PDP + Rifle
Requirements:
- No less than 5 years in a lodge management role
- Academic qualification – Hospitality diploma | degree or similar
Position: Lodge Management Couple [Hospitality + Safari (Ranger FAGASA Level 3)]
Permanent: Basic + 50% medical aid + 7.5% contribution to Provident Fund
Accommodation: On site
Work cycle: 6 weeks on 2 weeks off or 3 weeks on 1 week off
How to apply:
Please send your 3 page CV as an attachment to shireen@thornybush.com and use SASEKA LODGE MANAGEMENT in the subject line.
We look forward to engaging with you!
