Lodge General Manager - Remote Bush Retreat

Wild Dreams Hospitality; Hluhluwe; Presencial; ZAR 335.000 - 446.000; Jornada completa

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Live-in accommodation

Descripción de la vacante

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a hands-on General Manager who has run a multi-faceted hospitality property. You will lead a full team across accommodation, F&B, spa and activities in a remote bush setting, keeping guest experience and standards at the forefront.

This live-in role requires strong budgeting, staff leadership, maintenance oversight and a passion for guest relations. You will report to ownership, drive occupancy and revenue, and ensure health and safety

Formación

• Minimum 5 years' experience as GM or senior manager in a lodge, resort, or hotel environment.
• Proven track record managing multi-department operations (accommodation, F&B, spa, activities)
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, stock control, and cost management
• Solid staff management and leadership skills, with experience training and disciplining teams
• Understanding of maintenance and facilities management in a remote lodge setting
• Excellent guest relations and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable living and working in a remote, bush-based environment
• Valid driver's licence

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day operations across accommodation, food and beverage, spa, and guest activities
• Manage and mentor department heads and staff across the property
• Control budgets, stock, and operational costs
• Maintain high standards of guest service and resolve guest queries or complaints
• Oversee maintenance and upkeep of lodge facilities and grounds
• Manage staffing, rosters, and training across departments
• Ensure health, safety, and hygiene standards are upheld throughout the property
• Liaise with ownership or management on performance, reporting, and strategic planning
• Coordinate with reservations and marketing to support occupancy and revenue goals

Conocimientos

General Manager

Multi-department ops

Budgeting

Staff management

Facilities maintenance

Guest relations

Remote bush living

Driver's licence

Descripción del empleo

Wild Dreams Hospitality in Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a hands-on General Manager who has run a multi-faceted hospitality property. You will lead a full team across accommodation, F&B, spa and activities in a remote bush setting, keeping guest experience and standards at the forefront.

This live-in role requires strong budgeting, staff leadership, maintenance oversight and a passion for guest relations. You will report to ownership, drive occupancy and revenue, and ensure health and safety