Samara Private Game ReserveLodge Manager
Jan. 2009 - Mar. 2011Graaff-Reinet Area, South Africa• Seeing to all aspects that affect the Guest Experience
• Payroll & UIF
• Relief reservations after 5 pm and on Weekends (Reservations system – Semper)
• Management of the following departments: Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Maintenance • Management of Petty Cash & all guest purchases
• Authorizing of all orders & purchases for various departments • Hosting of Guests
• Setting up and opening of the new & exclusive Mountain Lodge
• Arranging the logistics of Staff, Meals, Guests & transport for all three lodges
• Management of Staff leave cycles, numbers, overtime & HR
• All HR related functions
• Setting up of Central stores and operational procedures
• Ensuring that Five Star Rating was obtained and kept at all times.