Lodge Manager

A Lodge Manager is needed in Saldanha. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.

Overview

An experienced Lodge Manager is needed to support operations in Saldanha. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Western Cape.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Saldanha team on trust, and the Lodge Manager role will feel that from week one.

Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Saldanha teams, and the new Lodge Manager will feel that from the first week.

Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the hospitality jobs group in Saldanha.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Saldanha.

The Environment

Practically speaking, the environment is service-led and people-centred. Expect varied hours, a high tempo during peaks, and a team culture built on hospitality and pride in the guest experience.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Saldanha site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

In addition, a respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Practically speaking, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Based in Saldanha

In addition, the role is based in Saldanha, near the V&A Waterfront precinct. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Saldanha and the broader Western Cape region.

Many candidates already living within reach of Saldanha cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Saldanha, Western Cape.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Saldanha.

What We Offer

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Saldanha colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Crucially, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Saldanha keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Saldanha teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Growing With Us

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The hospitality jobs space in Saldanha offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Saldanha have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Saldanha team member.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
• Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
• Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
• Maintain the required uniform and presentation standards during all shifts
• Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
• Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards

Who We’re Looking For

• Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
• Physically able to stand for long periods in a fast-paced environment
• 1-3 years’ experience in a similar hospitality environment
• Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
• Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
• Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

In addition, if your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.