Luxury Lodge General Manager - Live-In, Hoedspruit

Zohorecruit; Hoedspruit; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation

Job summary

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a prestigious luxury lodge in Hoedspruit. This live-in role requires strong leadership, guest service excellence and hands-on operational management.

You will manage day-to-day operations, lead a diverse team, maintain luxury standards and oversee budgets while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a remote lodge setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as General Manager or senior lodge management in luxury hospitality.
• Proven leadership and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and guest-service orientation.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Ability to motivate a diverse hospitality team.
• Strong financial, administrative and organisational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote lodge environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day luxury lodge operations.
• Lead and motivate lodge team to high performance.
• Maintain exceptional guest service throughout the stay.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality luxury hospitality standards.
• Manage budgets, stock control and cost management.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training and performance.
• Build strong relationships with guests, suppliers and providers.
• Maintain lodge facilities and safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

People management

Guest relations

Budget control

Staff scheduling

Quality service

Luxury hospitality

Job description

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking an experienced General Manager to lead a prestigious luxury lodge in Hoedspruit. This live-in role requires strong leadership, guest service excellence and hands-on operational management.

You will manage day-to-day operations, lead a diverse team, maintain luxury standards and oversee budgets while delivering exceptional guest experiences in a remote lodge setting.