Job Description
Luxury reserve based in Kruger National Park, part of an established group is looking for a General Manager to take overall responsibility for the effective management and running of the lodge & tented camp, sleeping a maximum of 45.To ensure the Lodge and Camps, and brand, are not only maintained but taken to the next level of service standards and excellence.Drive community development projects and provide requisite skills and support to ensure effective effort.Develop strategic relationships with local stakeholders including governmental organizations, wildlife organisations and communities, surrounding and involved with the Game Reserve.Create and maintain a detailed skills development plan for all staff.Create an overall strategy and prepare annual business plans for all camps for the year and then oversee implementation thereof within specified time frames and budgets.Overall Day to Day Management of the Camps, including Safari Lodge, Tented Camp and any other related infrastructure within the reserve.
Responsibilities + Skills
Education
Previous experience in running a luxury operation within a wildlife setting.Previous experience in managing a large Lodge management team.Previous experience in working closely with rural communities.Energetic, proactive person with well-developed concept of the importance of providing a world-class guest experience and ability to demonstrate this.
Experience
3 - 5 years minimum of Management Experience in operation of similar size and complexity.Management degree and/or hospitality and service training.
