The Coral Lodge Family

The secret to our success lies with every single team member of our Coral Lodge Family.

It is easy for a lodge to acquire luxury interiors and finishes, but to find a genuinely passionate and proud team of staff that appreciates every single person that chooses to spend their holiday with us, is something unique and special.

For many, the success of our lodge is essential to the livelihoods of their families in our local communities, and our general Management team, Ricardo and Filipa, hold each staff member’s wellbeing extremely close to their hearts too.

Respect, love, personal growth, and motivation make the Coral Lodge magic happen.

On this page, we proudly feature all of our family members.

We have asked them to say what it is that they love most about working at Coral Lodge.

MANAGEMENT

Ricardo

General Manager

More About Him

Filipa

General Manager

More About Her

Valentim

Assistant Manager Front of House

More About Him

Zé Calisto

Assistant Manager Back of House

More About Him

FRONT OF HOUSE

Domingos

Position: Driver

From: Mocovolas

Started: 1 November 2008

“I have had a big improvement in my personal and professional life thanks to Coral Lodge. The family work environment is very good!

Zé Aguas

Position: Resident Tailor

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 April 2017

“I enjoy to make clothes for guests because they will have a memory of me and Coral Lodge forever”

Matamo

Position: Head Barman/Waiter

From: Chocas-Mar

Started: 11 March 2011

“I love working at Coral Lodge because our managers care about the rights and duties of their staff. Something that unfortunately not happening everywhere”

Ibraimo

Position: Barman/Waiter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 3 May 2015

“The Love that we have from our managers is something out of this world and my work colleagues are amazing”

Amine

Position: Barman/Waiter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 December 2017

“The private island picnic is my favourite thing to do, its a very special moment and place for our guests who really love it”

Jumito

Position: Barman/Waiter

From: Chocas-Mar

Started: 1 September 2015

“Coral Lodge is a very famous place in Mozambique and we work as a Family!”

Suluho

Position: Barman/Waiter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 20 January 2017

“The appreciation that management and my colleagues give me its what i love more. I dont like when rains!”

Chale

Position: Head Chef

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 2 April 2012

“Ricardo and Filipa were the ones who believed in my potential and who gave me the opportunity, what can I say more? Ricardo its our “Old Monkey” of the kitchen i learn a lot with him”

Floyd

Position: Cook

From: Mozambique Island

Started: 1 March 2017

“I feel at home, my collegues and my managers are amazing”

Issufo

Position: Cook

From: Nacala

Started: 1 February 2017

“Managers, Team, Guest, Lodge… We have the best of the best!”

Quirinane

Position: Cook

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 May 2018

“Our team in the Kitchen is crazy and i love them all”

Aziza

Position: Cook

From: Chocas-Mar

Started: 1 November 2016

“I´ve been learning a lot in Coral Lodge kitchen from my collegues my chef and managers”

André

Position: Cook

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 – February – 2017

“What I love most about working at Coral Lodge is that I’m working in the best kitchen of Mozambique!”

Amurane

Position: Sub Chef

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 3 March 2011

“I’m at home what can I ask? I work in the best place of Mozambique doing the best food of Mozambique with the best team in the WORLD!”

Amade

Position: Head of Sailors

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 July 2013

“Whale watching its the best because guest always are very very happy, they have a story to tell when they go back home.”

Abacar

Position: Sailors

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 – October – 2016

“I like when guest want to have sail lessons, I like to teach what I know well, and share my knowledge.”

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Inusso

Position: Barman/Waiter

From: Nacala

Started: 1 May 2018

“I love that I am given the opportunity to grow in positions and learn more every day.”

BACK OF HOUSE

Amise

Position: Carpenter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 March 2014

“I like to see the lodge full of guests because everyone is busy doing their job and everything runs well.”

Sadique

Position: Head Carpenter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 11 August 2011

“I really like to work with wood. We do pieces of art that are often commented on by guests, which is great.”

Ussene

Position: Carpenter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 – April – 2017

“Its a place where everyone works in peace and is happy”

Abdala

Position: Gardener

From: Cabaceira Grande

Started: 1 – October – 2015

“I like to prepare flower details for guests arrival in their villas, as I know it makes them feel good “

Momade

Position: Gardener

From: Cabaceira Grande

Started: 1 March 2012

“August to December is the best time because it’s hot, and I don’t like the cooler weather. Our managers are the best thing we have here at the lodge!”

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Assane

Position: Security

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 May 2010

“I like when it’s my turn to do day shift because I have more contact with guests, which makes my day”

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Enson

Position: Sailor

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 November 2016

“I like to check the security of guests at all times, especially when they are swimming, making sure they are safe in the water and can swim well.”

Adamo

Position: Housekeeping

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 November 2010

“Setting up the villas for Honeymoon guests and the surprises we put at night for our guests is my favourite part of my day.”

Meluca

Position: Head of Laundry

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 January 2010

“I like a lot to make massage to guest because they stay more relax in the Lodge”

Amina

Position: Laundry

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 December 2017

“I like to prepare flowers for guest arrival, as it makes them feel very special, and always makes them smile.”

Salame

Position: Head of Maintenance

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 June 2012

“My colleagues and my managers are the best! I love working at Coral Lodge “

Cassimo Molde

Position: Head security

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 September 2014

“I like to welcome guests and do a presentation about what we do here in the lodge”

Momade Molde

Position: Head of Pool Area / Activities

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 May 2017

“I like to check the security of guest when they are doing cannoeing or paddle etc, its very important to have always 4eyes for guest”

Chomar

Position: Head Housekeeping

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 June 2010

“I love to set up Vilas for Honeymoons because its amazing celebration for guest, its a love moment 🙂 Here at Coral Lodge we feel at home & family

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Ide

Position: Laundry

From: Chocas-Mar

Started: 1 June 2018

“Im here only for 3 – 4 months but until now i dont have words”

Cambala

Position: Housekeeping

From: Mozambique Island

Started: 1 August 2018

“Im newbie yet but im getting support from everyone, thanks to all”

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Anchita

Position: Cook

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 October 2015

“What i like more its cook the Staff Food, my name in the team is “Mama Nina” “

Abudo

Position: Carpenter

From: Cabaceira Pequena

Started: 1 January 2015

“Im always happy doing my job but when we are full with guest im more happy then normal”