Lodge Manager Job at Southern Lodge Limited | Choma

 

SOUTHERN LODGE LIMITED

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

LODGE MANAGER

📍 CHOMA, SOUTHERN PROVINCE, ZAMBIA

CONTRACTUAL HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Job Title: Lodge Manager

Reports To: Board Chairperson

Location: Southern Lodge Limited, Choma

Nature of Employment: Contractual

ABOUT SOUTHERN LODGE

Southern Lodge Limited is situated on a prime 6.0703-hectare area along Livingstone Road, 2.3 kilometres from Choma Central Business District (CBD), Southern Province.

The company was incorporated on 25th September 1991 as a private company limited by shares.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The successful candidate will be expected to provide strong leadership and take a hands-on commercial approach to managing the Lodge.

The Lodge Manager will be responsible for driving business performance while maintaining high standards of hospitality, customer service, financial control and operational efficiency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement strategies to increase room occupancy and revenue.
• Market the Lodge's accommodation, conference, restaurant and other services.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, Government institutions, NGOs and other potential customers.
• Increase conference, banquet and accommodation bookings.
• Manage day-to-day Lodge operations and ensure high standards of customer service.
• Manage and mentor Lodge staff and improve staff performance.
• Prepare and monitor budgets while controlling operational costs.
• Strengthen stock, cash and financial controls.
• Monitor revenue collection and expenditure.
• Ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain Lodge facilities and ensure they are kept in good condition.
• Prepare regular operational and financial performance reports for Management and the Board.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Full Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum of a Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism, Marketing, Business Administration, Nutrition or another relevant qualification.
• Demonstrable experience in hotel, lodge or hospitality management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel for stock management.
• Fluency in English.
• Additional languages are a plus.

KEY MANAGEMENT COMPETENCIES

Lodge Operations Revenue Growth Occupancy Management Sales & Marketing Corporate Client Relations Conference & Banquet Sales Customer Service Staff Leadership Budget Management Cost Control Stock Management Cash & Financial Controls

COMMERCIAL & OPERATIONAL FOCUS

This role is suited to a hands-on hospitality professional who can combine business development, revenue generation, customer service, staff leadership, cost control and day-to-day Lodge operations.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their:

• Application letter.
• Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Copies of relevant qualifications.

Applications should be addressed to:

The Company Secretary

Southern Lodge Limited

Choma

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 15TH SEPTEMBER 2026

Application note: The supplied advert does not provide an application email address or online application link. Applications should therefore follow the stated submission instructions to the Company Secretary.

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