General Manager

Zohorecruit; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a General Manager for a luxury safari lodge in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. The role demands strategic leadership to deliver world-class guest experiences in a remote lodge setting.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, manage a diverse team, and drive financial performance while maintaining the highest luxury standards and exceptional service levels.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior management role within luxury hospitality.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent guest relations and communication abilities.
• Sound financial and administrative understanding.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote lodge environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day lodge operations.
• Lead and motivate the lodge team to deliver exceptional service.
• Ensure personalised guest experiences.
• Maintain luxury standards across the property.
• Oversee staff performance, training and development.
• Manage operational budgets and contribute to financial performance.
• Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers and stakeholders.
• Ensure the property is well-maintained to luxury standards.
• Drive a positive team culture and lead by example.

Skills

Senior leadership

Guest relations

Operations management

Budgeting

Job description

Job Information

Full time

Lodge Management

DOE

City Thabazimbi

State/Province Limpopo

0319

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

Property Type: Luxury Safari Lodge

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