Lodge Manager (Tofo, Mozambique)

If you have an interest in being part of the All Out Africa team this is your opportunity. We have a job opportunity in Tofo, Mozambique as the Lodge Manager for our volunteer house for 6 months, with the potential to extend. Food and accommodation, as well as project related costs, are covered. You will be responsible for your own transport to Tofo on arrival/departure, medical insurance for the duration or your stay, plus incidentals.

There may be long hours involved in the work and you will need to be highly self motivated.

Responsibilities Include:

•Encourage appropriate guests to stay at the Lodge
•Support All Out Africa volunteers at the Lodge
•Market the Lodge (e.g. through developing links with hostels in the region)
•Receive & record bookings
•Answer the phone & receive emails
•Welcome guests
•Look after guests whilst at the lodge
•Create a welcoming atmosphere at the lodge
•Organise a presence at the lodge when empty
•Run the information & booking office & take bookings for commission
•Facilitate & record internet use by guests
•Receive & record payments
•Manage a record keeping system
•Help with weekly food shops within the budget
•Co-ordinate the preparation of 3 meals per day for volunteers
•Oversee the cleaning of the lodge & linen
•Oversee the maintenance of the lodge facilities & equipment
•Oversee security at the lodge
•Develop & enforce appropriate rules at the lodge
•Help with volunteer orientation & discussions
•Help with volunteer placements where necessary

Requirements:
•A friendly and sociable nature
•Experience with the backpacker hostel or hotel industry
•Experience working with international volunteers
•Skill in cooking well and organizing food
•Experience in managing and recording funds
•Computer literate (word, excel, internet) would be beneficial
•An interest in helping needy people and the environment would be beneficial

Please send through a CV and motivational letter to [email protected]. We are looking for an applicant to start as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!
All Out Africa was founded in 2004 by Kim Roques and currently operates in Swaziland, South Africa, Botswana and Mozambique. See our Mission Statement The name "All Out" signifies dedication and adventure.



All Out Africa comprises a travel company which focusses on providing responsible travel experiences and a non-profit foundation which focusses on supporting social and environmental projects.



We have a small but committed team of staff who are passionate about wildlife and people.



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Job first posted: 15 November 2011