Camp Staff
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Camp Staff
Do you enjoy adventure and building something special with a dynamic team? ACJ (Africa Culture Journeys) is currently seeking a responsible and trustworthy Operations Leader to join our team and assist our Operations Director. Read the requirements below, and please email us your resume, along with an explanation as to why you’d like to join us, and three references to: info@africaculturejourneys.com.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
Flexible schedule
Opportunities for personal and professional development
The chance to help build an award-winning team and influence decisions
Collaboration with and mentorship from executives in the U.S.A.
REQUIREMENTS:
Fluent in Setswana and English
Drivers Licence
Enthusiastic Team Player, passionate about the company’s mission
Passionate about Botswana and sharing Botswana’s history and culture
Preferred Education, but not a requirement: Guide Licence or any Basic Tourism training
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:
OFFICE DUTIES
Cleaning and ensuring the tidiness of the office surroundings, including restroom (all staff participate)
Packing and ensuring the cleanliness of the storeroom
Assisting the mechanic with workshop duties
Reply to WhatsApp messages in timely manner
DRIVER DUTIES
Cleanliness of the vehicles in the camp and office, ensuring they're in proper working condition
Safely operating company vehicles according to the traffic laws of Botswana
Maintaining a valid Class B, PRDP Special license, PRDP Goods license
Performing pre-trip inspections of the company vehicle assigned to him or her
Reporting any maintenance issues to the appropriate personnel
Following designated routes in and around Maun and during company guest trips
Driver is prohibited from crossing deep water channels whilst in company vehicles
Loading and unloading the vehicle for pre, during, and post-trip
Ensuring the company's equipment is loaded and unloaded safely
Adhere to scheduled times for trips
Maintaining driver logs and paperwork according to company policy
Follow the radio procedures and etiquette when communicating on the radio
Keep all the invoices in order and share them with the admin for filing
Maintain contact (visually and verbally, radio) with other backup vehicles
CAMP DUTIES AND ROLES
Ensure the cleanliness of the campsite before and when departing the site
Engage guests and share stories about the history of Botswana
Setting up camp on time and ensuring the camp is ready when guests arrive
Greet guests upon arrival with fresh towels, with essence and warm water for hand basin, and welcome drinks for guests
Help guests with luggage from the vehicle to their rooms
Provide room orientation for guests
Always follow and abide by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks regulations at all times
Break down camp as the guests depart camp when moving to the next campsite
Morning Duties
Wake up an hour before guests wakeup call and prepare for breakfast
Ensure the fire is ready before guests arrive for breakfast
Wake up guests on time, pour fresh warm water in the canvas basin
Ensure the director chairs are secure and firm for guests
After breakfast, do scullery duties
Do housekeeping for all the guests’ tents and ensure the tent frames, structures are firm and strong
Recharge all solar generators and do not turn on lights for guests in the evening to avoid bugs
Mid-day Duties
Help set up for lunch and help with service (carrying plates, set up table and plates and cutlery)
After lunch, do scullery
Assist chef with high tea and dinner preparation
Afternoon Duties
Clean and prepare guest tents
Pour drinking water in guest tent kettles
Check and refill all guest amenities
Have water ready for showers after afternoon game drives
Ensure director chairs are firm and secure around campfire
Evening Duties
Ensure front of house dinner table is ready before guests arrive
Assist guests with pre-dinner snacks
Assist with dinner service
After dinner, pour water in canvas basins in front of tents
After dinner scullery
Pack up back of house equipment that is not in use and return it back to the vehicles
Pack the Main area garden chair cushions into the backup vehicle
Staff Appraisals
Participate in peer-to-peer staff appraisals and fully cooperate on Appraissals by the supervisor.
Staff Meals
Enroute- Africa Culture Journeys will provide Breakfast and Lunch when staff are travelling. The staff will prepare their own dinner upon arrival
In-Camp- ACJ will provide basic meals for Breakfast, Lunch, Supper and concentrate beverage to be prepared by staff in Camp. The staff are to create a rota for back-of-house meal preparation; all staff members must participate.
Between Camp Meals- the team is to prepare a packed meal for the road, and must prioritize getting camp ready before preparing the next meal.
Guest Beverages
Serve guests fresh food at all times
Vegetables must be stored and maintained in a fresh state
Meat must be frozen at all times
Guest beverages must be kept chilled and served at the right temperatures
