Work-Force
Role: Lodge Manager. Location: Soweto, Gauteng. The team is hiring and seeks a candidate who can step in and deliver from week one.
About This Position
The Lodge Manager vacancy forms part of how the Soweto branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the hospitality jobs side of the business moving forward.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the hospitality jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Soweto teams, and the new Lodge Manager will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the hospitality jobs side of the business inside out. The Soweto group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Soweto will be explained during the hiring process.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Career Growth
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the hospitality jobs team in Soweto 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 Soweto 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 Outputs
- Comply with food safety, hygiene and health regulations at all times
- Coordinate with kitchen, housekeeping and front-office teams
- Welcome guests warmly and ensure a smooth check-in and check-out experience
- Set up rooms, function venues and outlets ahead of guest arrivals
- Maintain cleanliness in front-of-house and back-of-house areas
- Manage stock, breakages and consumables for your section
- Promote menu items, daily specials and loyalty programmes
Who We’re Looking For
- Ability to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
- Genuine passion for hospitality, food and creating memorable experiences
- Matric / National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
- Contactable references may be requested during the hiring process
- Team player who can work collaboratively across departments
- Able to remain on duty for the essential standing and service tasks, with reasonable accommodation where applicable
- Awareness of tourism grading and quality expectations
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.