General Manager

Kendrick Recruitment; Thabazimbi; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager for a prestigious luxury safari lodge in Thabazimbi, Limpopo. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead and develop a diverse lodge team, and drive outstanding guest experiences in a remote, high-service environment.

The successful candidate will combine strong leadership, financial acumen, and passion for luxury hospitality to maintain impeccable standards and nurture guest relationships with a hands-on approach.

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