General Manager

Maun - Botswana

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 7 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

General Manager Luxury 5-Star Lodge Botswana

Salary: Negotiable DOE Live-in Position

Kendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced and respected General Manager for a luxury 5-star lodge in Botswana. This senior leadership role is ideal for a hospitality professional with extensive experience managing remote high-end properties independently with strong expertise in lodge operations finance staff management and guest experience. The successful candidate will be passionate about hospitality sustainability conservation and community development.

The General Manager will oversee all aspects of lodge operations ensuring world-class guest experiences while maintaining operational efficiency financial performance and staff development.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with staff guests governmental departments the community and industry partners

Lead corporate social responsibility initiatives including community development projects

Ensure business efficiencies through cost control quality management and use of local produce

Maintain HR policies and procedures ensuring compliance across all departments

Develop and enhance guest experiences across all touchpoints including accommodation dining and activities

Assess and manage operational equipment vehicles generators and buildings for optimal performance

Monitor and improve sustainability practices and their impact on the business

Oversee budget forecasting and financial management to align with business goals

Provide training and development to staff to uphold service standards

Host agents media and VIP groups ensuring exemplary representation of the lodge

Overall responsibility for the effective management and operation of the lodge

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years experience managing a five-star lodge or similar luxury operation

Strong experience in guest relations staff management and operational oversight

Qualification in Hospitality or Business Management

Energetic proactive and capable of delivering a world-class guest experience

Excellent leadership communication and interpersonal skills

Strong computer and financial acumen

Outgoing warm and confident personality comfortable with affluent guests

Well-presented honest diligent and self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

What is Offered:

Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience

Live-in accommodation provided

Opportunity to lead a prestigious luxury 5-star lodge and shape exceptional guest experiences

Exposure to high-end hospitality management sustainability initiatives and community engagement

Career growth and professional development opportunities

Suitable candidates are invited to submit their CV to apply for this opportunity.

Required Skills:

Experience

General Manager Luxury 5-Star Lodge BotswanaSalary: Negotiable DOE Live-in PositionKendrick Recruitment is seeking a highly experienced and respected General Manager for a luxury 5-star lodge in Botswana. This senior leadership role is ideal for a hospitality professional with extensive experienc...