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General Manager

Job in Mkuze, 3965, South Africa
Listing for: Wild Dreams Hospitality
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-02
Job specializations:
  • Hospitality / Hotel / Catering
    Hotel Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Mkuze

An intimate Luxury Safari Lodge is looking for a GENERAL MANAGER

This small, boutique safari lodge in Kwa Zulu‑Natal’s Manyoni Private Game Reserve offers an exclusive, conservation‑aligned guest experience with limited accommodation and a highly personalized atmosphere. The General Manager role carries full responsibility for guiding operations, leading a close‑knit team, and ensuring every detail reflects the lodge’s commitment to authentic luxury and sustainability.

Core Criteria:
  • Proven senior management experience in luxury hospitality or lodge operations
  • Strong financial acumen with budget control and revenue management expertise
  • Exceptional leadership and people‑management skills; able to build, mentor, and retain teams
  • Track record of elevating guest satisfaction and service standards
  • Operational depth across Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Maintenance, and Guest Experience
  • High emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability in dynamic environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Commitment to sustainability, conservation, and community values
Candidate Responsibilities:
  • Ensure seamless, high‑touch guest journeys aligned with luxury hospitality standards
  • Act as visible host and ambassador, maintaining authentic guest connections
  • Continuously innovate and elevate service delivery
  • Oversee daily operations across all departments
  • Implement systems for efficiency, cost control, and quality assurance
  • Drive consistency in presentation, housekeeping, and food & beverage standards
  • Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting
  • Optimize revenue streams and monitor KPIs
  • Align operational strategies with long‑term business goals
  • Lead, coach, and develop management teams and staff
  • Drive succession planning and training initiatives
  • Foster a positive, stable workplace culture
  • Oversee property maintenance and asset care
  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
  • Uphold conservation and sustainability principles
This is a live-in position.
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