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Step into a Lodge Manager role in Bethlehem and make your mark across Free State. The team is hiring now and wants to hear from sharp, committed candidates.
About the Opportunity
This Lodge Manager role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Bethlehem. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the hospitality jobs pipeline across Free State.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Free State make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Lodge Manager to step into the hospitality jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Why Join Us
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Bethlehem colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the hospitality jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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 Bethlehem keep progressing.
Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Bethlehem teams.
Working in Bethlehem
Crucially, the role is based in Bethlehem, in the Welkom gold fields. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem.
If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Bethlehem, Free State.
Career Growth
Importantly, this role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Bethlehem have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Bethlehem team member.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to guest requests, complaints and special needs
- Support events, banquets and conference operations
- Operate point-of-sale systems and reconcile end-of-shift takings
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
- Train casual staff on service standards and SOPs
- Prepare and present food in line with kitchen recipes and standards
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
Minimum Requirements
- Clear criminal record and contactable references
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
- Ability to remain calm and gracious under pressure
- Good verbal communication skills in English; second language an advantage
- Computer literacy and experience with POS systems
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Sound knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.