General Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager for a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. You will lead all lodge operations and deliver a personalised, five-star guest experience.

This role requires strong leadership, profit focus, and the ability to work in a remote lodge setting. You will drive team development, maintain luxury standards, and manage budgets to ensure outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management role within a luxury lodge or hospitality environment
• Strong operational and leadership capabilities
• Excellent guest relations and communication skills
• Sound financial and administrative understanding
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team
• Strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach
• Professional, confident and well-presented manner
• Passion for luxury hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• The ability to work effectively in a remote lodge environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall day-to-day operations of the lodge
• Lead and motivate the lodge team to deliver exceptional standards of service
• Ensure an outstanding and personalised guest experience
• Maintain high operational, hospitality and service standards across the property
• Oversee staff performance, training and development
• Manage operational budgets and contribute to the lodge's financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure the property is consistently maintained to luxury standards
• Drive a positive team culture and lead by example

Job description

General Manager | Luxury Safari Lodge | Thabazimbi

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager on behalf of a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Thabazimbi, Limpopo .

Position: General Manager

Location: Thabazimbi, Limpopo

Property Type: Luxury Safari Lodge

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the overall day-to-day operations of the lodge
• Lead and motivate the lodge team to deliver exceptional standards of service
• Ensure an outstanding and personalised guest experience
• Maintain high operational, hospitality and service standards across the property
• Oversee staff performance, training and development
• Manage operational budgets and contribute to the lodge's financial performance
• Build and maintain strong relationships with guests, suppliers and stakeholders
• Ensure the property is consistently maintained to luxury standards
• Drive a positive team culture and lead by example

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a senior management role within a luxury lodge or hospitality environment
• Strong operational and leadership capabilities
• Excellent guest relations and communication skills
• Sound financial and administrative understanding
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a diverse team
• Strong attention to detail and a hands-on approach
• Professional, confident and well-presented manner
• Passion for luxury hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences
• The ability to work effectively in a remote lodge environment