Lodge/Villa Manager | Luxury Private Game Reserve | Eastern …, Port Elizabeth

Lead Exceptional Luxury Villa Hospitality in the Heart of the Eastern Cape! ? Lodge/Villa Manager ? Eastern Cape ? Luxury Private Game Reserve ? Salary: R18,000– R20,000 (Negotiable DOE) ? Live-In Position Kendrick Recruitment is currently hiring a dedicated and experienced Lodge/Villa Manager for a prestigious luxury private game reserve in the Eastern Cape. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hospitality professional who is passionate about delivering world-class service and maintaining the highest operational standards within a remote luxury environment. The successful candidate will oversee exclusive‑use villa operations while ensuring exceptional guest experiences, seamless departmental coordination, and the highest standards of hospitality across all guest touchpoints.Requirements

Hospitality Diploma or equivalent qualification required Minimum 2 years’ experience within a 5-star luxury villa or international hotel environment Strong Food&Beverage knowledge essential Extensive experience overseeing multiple lodge departments Excellent interpersonal, HR, and leadership skills Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel Experience with ResRequest and SAGE advantageous Strong housekeeping management background Fluent and confident English communication and hosting abilityAbility to work long hours and manage time effectively Availability to work a 6-Weeks-On / 2-Weeks-Off cycle Positive, energetic, and team‑focused attitude Key Responsibilities

Oversee food, beverage, housekeeping, and garden services within the exclusive-use villa Deliver exceptional guest engagement and personalised luxury service Lead and inspire teams to maintain world-class service standards Manage administration, budgeting, ordering, and stock control Collaborate closely with the broader management team and assist at other lodges when requiredMaintain operational standards in line with Best Operating Practices Uphold the core values and service philosophy of the reserve Ideal Candidate

Passionate about luxury hospitality and guest satisfaction Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail Strong team leader with excellent communication skills Adaptable, hands‑on, and proactive in operations Dedicated to creating unforgettable guest experiences Please note that only suitable candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard back from us in 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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