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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Lodge Manager in Ficksburg, and we encourage applicants from across Free State to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
An experienced Lodge Manager is needed to support operations in Ficksburg. The role forms part of how the business keeps its hospitality jobs portfolio strong in Free State.
The role suits a candidate who values consistency and clear communication. The Ficksburg operation runs on accurate work, steady relationships and a genuine respect for the people in the team.
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 Ficksburg.
Beyond that, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Ficksburg also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.
Diversity and Inclusion
Equally, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
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.
In addition, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Free State.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Ficksburg.
Growing With Us
Career progression for this hospitality jobs role in Ficksburg depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Free State.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Ficksburg team member.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Ficksburg have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Free State.
Based in Ficksburg
Equally, the role is based in Ficksburg, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Ficksburg and the broader Free State 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 Ficksburg.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Ficksburg, Free State.
Many candidates already living within reach of Ficksburg cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Free State economy.
Day in the Life
Your shift usually starts with a brief from the duty manager, a quick station check and a look at the day’s bookings or specials. As guests arrive, you slip into a steady rhythm — warm welcomes, accurate orders and seamless coordination with the kitchen and bar. Service peaks demand calm focus and tight teamwork, and quieter moments are spent resetting tables, polishing glassware or training a new starter. When the last guest leaves happy, you know you have delivered a memorable hospitality experience.
Notably, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Free State operations throw up the unexpected.
On top of that, the Ficksburg office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.
No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Ficksburg.
Daily Duties
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Take orders accurately and deliver food and beverages to standard
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Strong customer service orientation and warm guest interaction
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Good verbal communication skills needed for guest service; additional languages are an advantage
- Willing to follow the company’s lawful uniform, hygiene and safety policy on shift
Crucially, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.