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Equity Solutions is a fully compliant BEE company dedicated to furthering the recruitment goals within the Hospitality industry. We consider our candidates and clients as equally important cogs in the recruitment process nationally and regionally.
In light of increased demand and in order to satisfy the needs of both candidates and clients, Equity Solutions has recently opened a branch in Phalaborwa. From here Equity Solutions will be able to service the Limpopo and Mpumalanga Provinces with personal, hands on service.
Established in 2001, its has throughout the years provided a valuable recruitment service to its clientele in the search, selection and recruitment of both permanent and contract, for this reason Equity Solutions is a fully registered Labour Broker with all the statutory conditions in place.
Description:
A 5* luxury lodge in the Sabi Sands is seeking a General Lodge Assistant. Duties will include: assistant to all departments, from waiters, housekeepers, admin to Lodge manager and guests. The role requires detailed co-ordination of the guests stay, ensuring that from arrival to departure they experience an authentic home. Orchestrating awesome dining experiences through excellent hostmanship, booking activities and looking after guests throughout the day.
Skills/Requirements:
Preferably 2 years experience in 5 Star Establishments and hosting international guests Hotel or Tourism School Qualification (or similar qualifications) an advantage.
Hosting experience i.e. maître dé etc.
Basic wine knowledge
Excellent command of the English language, fluent in written English
Driver’s License essential
A passion for people and looking after their needs. Planning and organisational skills . Excellent communicator. Computer literacy essential. Experience of stock taking and stock control.
· Salary: R5 940 (live in ) + benefits · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 09 Sep 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A luxury 5* lodge in the Sabi Sands is seeking a Maintenance Manager. Duties will include: Management of the maintenance department. Control budget and manage relationships with suppliers. Correct use and maintenance of equipment. Effective communication with lodge management in terms of all maintenance issues. Ensuring that the maintenance staff deliver the highest level of service to guests. Monitoring of lodge facilities, Health Spa, Village, and staff facilities. Negotiate with suppliers and maintain supplier relationships.
Skills/Requirements:
Matric and at least 2 years working experience in a managerial role in a lodge environment.
Extensive operational knowledge in the fields of: - Water Reticulation, Boreholes, Sewage Systems, Wetlands and Reed beds. - Extensive operational knowledge of Generator Electrical Systems. - Knowledge of NOSA safety standards, rules and regulations.
- Basic first aid knowledge. - Driver’s license. - General IT literacy (MS Word, Excel etc)
Formal education in air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, electrics. - Knowledge of gas facilities e.g. gas geysers, gas stoves, multi braai’s, etc. - Good command of the - English language – verbal & written
- Good Management skills. - Must be able to deal with practical problems and installations. - Attention to detail.
Previous lodge maintenace is essential and ONLY CV'S COMPLYING TO THE ABOVE WILL BE CONSIDERED.
· Salary: R12000 Live In · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 13 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A 5* Deluxe Game Lodge in the Hoedspruit area is seeking a Guest Relations Assistant Manager. Major duties: Overseeing waitering staff, guest liaison, ensuring the guests are happy, Front of House duties.
Skills/Requirements:
Matric, Hospitality qualification, at least 4 - 5 years lodge experience in the Front Office, especially Guest Relations.
excellent guest relations skills.
· Salary: R4500 - R6500 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 13 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A luxury 5* lodge near Hoedspruit is seeking an Executive Housekeeper. Duties will include: Allocating stock to rooms;
Stock issuing on computer; Room inspections ; Month end reports; Purchasing and ordering of stock and liaison with suppliers; Staff rosters; Overseeing cleaning and maintaining of rooms, changing bed linen, towels, bathmats, etc;
Monthly stock takes; Responsible for correct turndowns in all rooms; Responsible for daily meetings with all Housekeeping staff, reporting on the previous day's inspections, guest relations, VIP's etc.
Responsible for sufficient supply of clean linen and towels at all times.
Skills/Requirements:
- ± 6 years Experience within the hospitality industry as Executive Housekeeper needed,
5* establishment experience a must! - Hospitality qualification will be an advantage. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Attention to detail. - Team player. - Computer literate.
· Salary: R6,500-R10,000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 13 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A luxury 4* lodge in the Sabi Sands is seeking a Chef de Partie. He / she will work in all sections in kitchen, especially pastry section. Preparation of the food to lodge standards. Implementing and upholding the HACCP standards in the kitchen. Ordering the products needed for the preparation. Helping with menu writing. Stand in for Senior Sous Chef when on leave.
Skills/Requirements:
Formal chef qualification; ± 1-3 yrs exp in a 4/5* environment; candidate must have a solid training background; fine dining, buffets and bush and boma dinners. Passionate about cheffing and the bush. Pastry experience. Health and safety experience. Overseas experience(working in 4/5 star hotels/lodges), it will be an advantage. A chef willing to learn. Respect for their work and co-workers. The applicant can be C.D.P or junior sous chef
· Salary: R5000 (live in) · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 11 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A 5* luxury lodge near Thabazimbi is seeking a Qualified Field Guide. Duties will include: Big game drives and bush walks.
Hosting of guests.
General lodge, veldt, fence and vehicle maintenance.
Description:
A 5* Country Lodge near Hazyview is seeking a Junior Sous Chef.
Duties will include: - Weekly stock takes, kitchen and bar
- Menu planning
- Costing
- Ordering of food
- General cooking
- Working in hot and cold kitchen and pastry section
- Serving breakfast buffet style or choice, Fine dining at dinner
Skills/Requirements:
- The candidate must have a good chef qualification and a solid training record,
have worked either as a jnr sous or snr chef de partie in a 5 star hotel or lodge. - Fine dining experience and a passion for the kitchen is essential
· Salary: R5000 – R6000 depending on qualification and experience · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 06 Aug 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A 5* luxury Lodge and Spa is seeking a qualified Senior Spa Therapist. Duties will include: Overseeing the spa, training of junior staff; All spa treatments, Ordering of products, guest liaison, Client Bookings, Hot Stone Therapy, Swedish Massage, Waxing, Manicures, Pedicures, Facials and Make-up.
Skills/Requirements:
Formal Beauty Therapist qualification, CIDESCO / ITEC qualification, At least 3-4 years working experience as therapist in a spa / salon and as senior therapist or spa manager, Excellent communication, customer care service & interpersonal skills, Dermalogica and Clarins product knowledge will be an advantage.
· Salary: R5500 + commission · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 21 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
Management Couple for 5* tented camp in Zambia (Luangwa Reserve). Duties: Overall running of lodge; Management of budgets; Staff management and training; Maintenance of lodge; Overseeing preparation of all meals; Stock control and ordering; Client / supplier liaison; Staff related issues, including disciplinary procedures; Managing the housekeeping, gardening and maintenance areas of the lodge as well as upkeep of the lodge, the rooms and the surrounding areas; Guiding when required.
Skills/Requirements:
Hospitality qualifications for both - A MUST! for obtaining work permits. General Lodge Management exp. FO experience; Strong F & B & admin exp, detail minded, organized; Excellent Guest liaison and customer care service skills; Good administrative, managerial and interpersonal skills.
He: be a strong all rounder with good knowledge of maintenance and generators will be an advantage.
She: Good all rounder - overseeing lodge and administrative duties.
· Salary: US$2500 - 3000 per couple depending on exp · Location: Zambia · Date Posted: 16 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A 5* Guest House situated south east of Dundee in KwaZulu Natal (12-bed luxury establishment )which caters to a predominantly upmarket British clientele is requiring an Assistant Guest House Manager. Duties will include: Assisting Manager with staff delegation and rosters; Guest relations; Kitchen management; Beverage stock control; Housekeeping.
Skills/Requirements:
A young ambitious person - preferably male; Hospitality qualification; General lodge management experience & 5* lodge experience; Knowledge of Zulu is an advantage; Ability to exercise authority;
Excellent interpersonal skills; Ability to multi-task; A keen eye with strong attention to detail; Broad knowledge of both front and back of house operations; Willing to learn; Live in
· Salary: R6000 - R8000 depending on exp · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 16 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A 20-bed luxury establishment, catering to a upmarket British clientele is seeking an Assistant Lodge Manager. Duties will include: Staff delegation and work schedules; Guest relations; Kitchen management, incorporating menus and orders; Reservations; Stock control of food and beverage; Housekeeping.
Skills/Requirements:
- Hospitality qualification and experience of working at 5* establishments in general lodge management. - A young ambitious person (preferably female) with strong management and organisational skills to assist Management in various areas. - Highly presentable, as the main focus of the job is taking care of guests.
· Salary: R7000 - R8000 · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 16 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A small luxury lodge in Madikwe is seeking a field guide. Duties will include: Game drives adn Game walks; Guest relations & hosting; Reserve and general lodge maintenance.
Skills/Requirements:
FGASA level I /II, DEAT registered for North Eest, PDP, Trails guide (MUST),
POSLEC competency, First aid, Big 5 experience (2-3 years experience as field guide).
· Salary: R3500 - R4000 depending on exp · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 16 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
Description:
A Resort near Middleburg, Mpumalanga is seeking an F&B Manager. Duties will include: Admin & stock management and stock takes; Costs control; Staff control and Staff work schedules; Supervision of food preparation; Maintaining hygiene standards and food standards; Quality control of Food & Service; Food safety;
Menu planning in consultation with Chefs;
Budgeting and establishing of financial targets; Liaising with guests (clients) and suppliers.
Skills/Requirements:
- Hospitality Qualification. - ± 3 years Exp.
- Admin, stock management experinece.
- Able to do Costs control. - Strong F& B Background. - Comp lit (Excel).
· Salary: R6000 – R8000 live in · Location: South Africa · Date Posted: 16 Jul 2010 · Employer type: Game Farm & Lodge
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