Back of House Anchor
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Job Location:
Mpumalanga - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
ZAR 20000 - 20000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Kendrick Recruitment is now seeking a Back of House Anchor for a luxury safari lodge located in the iconic Kruger National Park. This role is ideal for a highly organized detail-oriented individual with a strong financial and administrative background in the hospitality industry.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance & Administration:
Manage the lodges financial reception and administrative office
Process and verify all supplier invoices
Summarize weekly expenditures and conduct finance meetings related to budget planning
Assist with supplier queries and once-off payments
Analyze actual vs. budget YTD figures investigate ledger variances and prepare accurate forecast reports
Manage petty cash and foreign exchange floats ensuring correct allocation and accurate recordkeeping
Ensure all revenue is correctly recorded and collected
Complete revenue and occupancy spreadsheets
Prepare and submit financial and operational reports
Coordinate CAPEX requests and ensure compliance with internal procedures
Reception & Guest Services Support:
Oversee the reception team and back-office operations including switchboard radio communication and daily admin
Liaise with head office regarding guest details and queries
Accurately communicate guest info to relevant lodge departments
Maintain and manage reception systems including Property Management Systems (PMS) and daily banking
Monitor and follow up on maintenance issues reported through reception
Distribute permits and stamps where necessary
Support the General Manager and manage lodge IT systems
General Administrative & Support Functions:
Assist with First Aid administrative duties
Oversee staff uniform management
Provide ad-hoc support to the people team and community development projects
Participate in wellness and sustainability (One Planet) initiatives
Skills & Experience Required:
Previous experience in a similar hospitality-based role
Financial qualification required
Experience with Springer Miller or other PMS systems is advantageous
Strong administration and organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel and Word
Excellent communication telephone and email etiquette
Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
Proactive approach with strong decision-making capabilities
Reliable discreet and honest
High attention to detail and strong accountability
Interest in development and training of staff
Passion for hospitality wellness and sustainability
First Aid certification (training provided if needed)
Must have a valid working visa or be a South African citizen
This is a rewarding opportunity for a skilled administrator with financial acumen who is passionate about the safari lodge industry. If this sounds like the next step in your career send your CV to Kendrick Recruitment today to apply.
Required Skills:
experience
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Time Management
- Data Analytics
- Guest Relations
- Hospitality Management
- Public Relations
- Social Networking
- Communication
- Data Management
- Guest Services
- Relationship Management
- Social Media Management
- Data Analysis
About Company
Kendrick Recruitment (KR) specialises in finding top candidates for the Hospitality and Tourism Industries worldwide. We focus on providing a high level of personalised service tailored to each individual whether you are a client or candidate. We pride ourselves on listening and under ... View more
