Job Description

Job Summary
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?F&B VACANCY ALERT?
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Hospitality Duty Manager
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Location:
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Greater Hoedspruit, Limpopo
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Property Type:
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5? Luxury Game Lodge
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? Role Overview
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A 5? luxury lodge is seeking a
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Hospitality Duty Manager
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to support the Food & Beverage Manager in overseeing
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Guest Delight services, Beverage Control, and Dining Operations
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. This is a dynamic, guest-facing position that combines elements of Restaurant Management, Beverage Control, and Team Leadership.
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The successful candidate will ensure seamless lodge dining operations, world-class guest interaction, and strict beverage stock control, while also leading and motivating a service team to deliver consistently exceptional experiences.
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? Key Responsibilities
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Deliver tailor-made guest experiences through warm interaction and exceptional service.
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Oversee daily dining operations (tea, breakfast, lunch, high tea, dinner, bush dinners, and special drink stops).
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Manage and motivate the Guest Delight Service Team, ensuring training, performance, and service excellence.
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Handle beverage stock control: purchasing, receiving, cellar & fridge control, issuing, reconciling, and monthly stocktakes.
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Support the Food & Beverage Manager with supplier relationships, invoices, GRVs, and administrative tasks.
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Assist with lodge guest arrivals, departures, and site inspections.
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Ensure compliance with hospitality service standards, food & beverage presentation, and safety regulations.
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? Candidate Profile
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Energetic, service-driven, and passionate about guest interaction.
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Strong leadership, mentoring, and motivational skills.
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Organised, proactive, and detail-focused with strong numerical ability.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a sense of humour and adaptability.
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Good knowledge of food, wine, and beverage stock systems.
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? Minimum Requirements
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Hospitality or Lodge Management Diploma.
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3 - 5 years' experience in a
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5? boutique lodge or Big 5 safari environment
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Strong
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beverage knowledge
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and
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stock control experience
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Experience in
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hospitality training
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and staff development.
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Computer literate (PAN knowledge advantageous).
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Fluent in English (written and spoken).
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Valid
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Code 8 Driver's License
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and own transport.
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South African ID number. Preference will be given to applicable BBBEE Candidates.
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Unfortunately, no pets or dependents (live-in position).
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? Salary & Benefits
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R14,000 - R16,000 per month (negotiable, depending on experience).
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Live-in
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with meals on duty.
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Pension fund contributions.
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21 days on / 7 days off work cycle.
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15 days annual leave.
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Staff lodge nights available.
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? TO APPLY:
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Submit your CV, contactable references, and a recent head & shoulders photograph ASAP!
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? Please Note: If you do not receive feedback within 7 working days, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.
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