General Manager Tanzania

HotelJobs; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 553,000 - 738,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live‑in accommodation

Job summary

HotelJobs seeks a General Manager for a Luxury Game Lodge in Tanzania. You will oversee all lodge operations across FOH, BOH, housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen, guiding, and guest activities, delivering a seamless, high‑touch guest experience.

The role calls for strong leadership, financial acumen, and a hands‑on, calm management style to lead a multi‑disciplinary team while championing conservation and community engagement in a remote safari setting.

Qualifications

• Senior hospitality or lodge management experience.
• Strong FOH & BOH operating knowledge.
• Experience managing luxury lodges or safari camps.
• Financial management, budgeting and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team development abilities.
• Experience in remote operations, maintenance oversight, and logistics.
• Passion for wildlife, conservation and sustainable tourism.
• Fluent in English; Swahili advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all lodge operations, including FOH, BOH, housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen, guiding and guest activities.
• Ensure seamless daily functioning with a calm, hands‑on leadership style.
• Maintain high standards of service across guest touchpoints.
• Conduct daily briefings with department heads to plan arrivals, departures, maintenance and special requests.
• Drive a world‑class guest experience aligned with luxury safari expectations.
• Manage VIP guests and complex guest scenarios with professionalism and warmth.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and CAPEX planning.
• Lead and develop a multi‑disciplinary team and oversee recruitment and performance management.

Skills

Lodge management

FOH operations

BOH operations

Budgeting

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Remote operations

Conservation

English

Swahili

Job description

General Manager – Luxury Game Lodge (Tanzania)

Location: Tanzania

Salary: $3;000–$4;000 NET

Accommodation: Live‑in

Start: ASAP

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all lodge operations, including FOH, BOH, housekeeping, maintenance, kitchen, guiding, and guest activities.
• Ensure seamless daily functioning of the lodge with a visible, calm, hands‑on leadership style.
• Maintain high standards of service delivery across all guest touchpoints.
• Conduct daily briefings with department heads to plan arrivals, departures, maintenance, and special requests.
• Drive a world‑class guest experience aligned with luxury safari expectations.
• Manage VIP guests and complex guest scenarios with professionalism and warmth.
• Uphold consistent quality in food, beverage, hosting, and safari experiences.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, cost control, and profitability.
• Oversee procurement, supplier relationships, and CAPEX planning.
• Ensure efficient use of resources and adherence to financial targets.
• Lead; mentor, and develop a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and succession planning.
• Build a positive, values‑driven culture focused on excellence and teamwork.
• Champion conservation principles and environmentally responsible operations.
• Engage with local communities, government bodies, and conservation partners.
• Support initiatives that enhance sustainability and community development.
• Ensure adherence to Tanzanian labour laws, health and safety regulations, and lodge‑specific compliance requirements.
• Maintain readiness for medical, security, and environmental risks.

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 5–10 years senior hospitality or lodge management experience.
• Strong FOH & BOH operational knowledge essential.
• Proven experience managing luxury lodges or safari camps.
• Strong financial management, budgeting, and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team‑development abilities.
• Experience in remote operations, maintenance oversight, and logistics.
• Passion for wildlife, conservation, and sustainable tourism.
• Fluent in English; Swahili advantageous.