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Step into a Lodge Manager role in Vredenburg and make your mark across Western Cape. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About This Position
The Lodge Manager vacancy forms part of how the Vredenburg branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.
Crucially, the organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Lodge Manager taking on this position.
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 Vredenburg.
Based in Vredenburg
Equally, the role is based in Vredenburg, near the Cape Town International Airport hub. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vredenburg and the broader Western Cape region.
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 Vredenburg.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Vredenburg, Western Cape.
The Environment
Equally, 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 Vredenburg site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
Who We’re Looking For
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
- Relevant hospitality qualification or culinary diploma (advantageous)
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.