Camp Manager | Phinda Game Reserve | Luxury Lodge

Camp Manager | Phinda Game Reserve | Luxury Lodge

We are looking for an experienced CAMP MANAGER to manage the small, tented camp located in Phinda Game Reserve.

KEY OUTPUTS

• Managing stock control and orders
• Managing Bar service and control
• Management of guest delight activities
• Management of guest experience
• Overall hospitality and food
• Overseeing general appearance and management of maintenance issues
• Staff Skills Development
• Drive community development projects in conjunction with the Africa foundation
• Understand & manage budgets, GPs & finances
• Knowledge and understanding of PAN Strat
• Managing all reservations and bookings

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Knowledge or experience in running a camp as well as previous experience in the hospitality industry
• Hotel Management Degree or equivalent beneficial
• Any relevant qualifications would be beneficial.
• Valid, unendorsed South African drivers license.

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Management skills
• Front office experience
• Good knowledge of food and wine

PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Minimum of two years’ experience.
• Experience running a Lodge or Camp beneficial

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Good interpersonal skills
• Sense of urgency
• Passionate about guest delight
• Attention to detail
• Diligence and self-motivation to meet deadlines and keep on top of your job
• Willingness/ability to share information and teach and inspire others
• The ability to co-ordinate the day-to-day operations of a camp to provide superior service and quality to the guests
• Ability to manage conflict without aggression
• The ability to remain calm under stress
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Basic salary will be discussed with shortlisted candidates
• This is a live-in position, full board
• Additional package will be discussed
• This is a permanent live-in position, based at Phinda. Transport to/from leave cycles is the successful candidate's own responsibility.

Start date: ASAP

To apply for Camp Manager | Phinda Game Reserve | Luxury Lodge, please send your CV in WORD document WITH UP-TO-DATE EMPLOYMENT HISTORY AND A FULL-LENGTH PHOTO INSERTED ON THE CV.

We appreciate all applications. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, within 10 working days of the application.