General Manager : Emily Hobhouse Museum in Cornwall

Babylonstoren; Simondium; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned local organization in South Africa seeks a General Manager to oversee museum operations, enhance guest experiences, and manage a dedicated team. The ideal candidate must have a qualification in hospitality or business management, relevant experience in the sector, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive package, on-site accommodation, and opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Competitive annual package

Accommodation on site

International travel

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel management, restaurant management, or visitor attraction.
• Ability to manage a team and maintain high standards under pressure.
• Interest in South African history will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Building and leading a team of museum personnel.
• Creating a pleasant guest experience.
• Managing the museum’s operations and budget.

Skills

Hospitality management

Team management

Communication skills

Financial management

Fluency in English and Afrikaans

Education

Qualification in hospitality management or business management

Job description

The Emily Hobhouse Museum to be opened in St Ive, near Liskeard, Cornwall (UK), has an exciting opportunity for a General Manager. The role includes overseeing visitor attraction, the museum experience, kitchen garden and restaurant.

Requirements

• A qualification in hospitality management or business management
• Relevant experience in hotel management, restaurant management or visitor attraction
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills
• Ability to manage a team
• Some experience of financial management
• Enthusiasm and the ability to maintain high standards under pressure
• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Interest in South African history will be to your advantage

Responsibilities

Building and leading a team of museum personnel across various departments (exhibitions, restaurant, maintenance)

Creating a pleasant guest experience

Upkeep of all museum installations, of which some could be technically complex

Oversee management of restaurant team

Managing site maintenance, including gardens and grounds

Defining long-term goals, developing business models, and implementing such plans

Building on employee strengths and positioning teams accordingly

Managing suppliers and building strong community relations

Managing the museum’s operations and budget

Package

A competitive annual package

Accommodation on site

International travel

Commencement : As soon as possible

Kindly send your CV, including a recent photograph, current address, motivation for applying and salary expectation to [emailprotected].